Northern Ireland-based Express Merchants is about more than the bottom line. Its transformative digital platform ‘Green Breeze’ helps clients pick sustainable suppliers at the point of purchase. The approach helped the firm win the Responsible Business Award (2025). Express Merchants also champions localism, keeping money in the heart of local areas. Turnover has grown from £496k in 2021 to £3.5m, alongside a headcount increase from two to eight. The growth helped the firm win the King’s Award for Enterprise 2026.