Shortlist announced for London’s top environmental awards What is city talk? The scheme, now in its 26 th year, rewards businesses leading the way in improving their environmental performance – be it by reducing plastic use, taking action to cut carbon emissions or by boosting recycling. Companies of all sizes and sectors across the Square Mile have been selected, with firms cutting out single-use plastics and improving London’s air quality dominating the list. The shortlisted applicants are: 1 Angel Court Bank of England Broadgate There is also a chance to win the Chairman’s Cup, which looks at organisations’ environmental and sustainability performance, and behaviour change during the COVID-19 outbreak.