AN employee of a Redcar firm will receive an award from the British Safety Council for his development of environmental initiatives.

John Hunter, of Invista (UK) Ltd, has earned the Diploma in Environmental Management and will claim his award at a ceremony later this year.

He will continue to develop and improve environmental initiatives through his work.

David Ballard, director general of the British Safety Council, said: "By achieving the Diploma in Environmental Management, Mr Hunter has shown a big commitment to improving environmental safety and performance.

"The public has every right to expect businesses to be environmentally responsible."