The Award Categories & Criteria
The Global Sustainability Awards categories are for every type of business and offer a range of team and individual awards ready to recognise and reward the champions of Sustainability.
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Lifetime Achievement Award - Not Open for Entry
Honouring a sustainability executive who has dedicated their career to responsible business.
- What notable contributions has the nominee made throughout their career to advance sustainable practices and initiatives?
- How has the nominee demonstrated long-term commitment and leadership in driving sustainable change within their organisation and/or industry?
- What measurable impact has the nominee’s efforts had on promoting sustainability?
- In what ways has the sustainability executive served as a role model and mentor, inspiring others to pursue sustainable practices and create a positive impact in the field?
2024 Winner: Noel Anderson, Chief Sustainability Officer at American Red Cross
Company of the Year Award - New for 2025!
- How does the company contribute to broader environmental and social responsibility goals?
- In what ways does the company prioritise stakeholder engagement and community impact?
- How does the company foster innovation and adaptability in its sustainability strategies?
- What outstanding sustainability metrics demonstrate the company’s success in integrating ESG principles into its operations?
ESG Programme Award
Celebrates the remarkable organisations that incorporate ESG into their corporate values and actions.
- How has the company successfully adopted ESG principles in its corporate strategy?
- What evidence showcases the success of the nominee’s ESG strategy?
- What is the long-term vision for the nominee’s ESG commitment?
- How has the nominee implemented ESG principles into its own operations?
2024 Winner: Liverpool Football Club
Sustainable Finance Award
Recognising the companies encouraging sustainable finance, integrating ESG, and reshaping the future of investments.
- How has the company successfully adopted ESG principles into its own operations?
- How has the company influenced corporate sustainability through finance
- What new models or methodologies has the nominee pioneered to encourage sustainable investing?
- What effects will the company’s actions have on the industry in the future?
2024 Winner: Scala Data Centers
Diversity & Inclusion Award
Recognising companies that champion diversity, fostering equity and inclusivity in the workplace.
- How does the company actively cultivate diversity, equity, and inclusion within its workforce?
- What positive feedback has the organization received from its workforce in response to DE&I?
- How has the company developed as a result of a more diverse workforce?
- How does the company actively promote diversity, equity, and inclusion among partners or other organizations?
2024 Winner: Mitie
Net Zero Award
Commending the innovative companies at the forefront of advancing the transition to a net-zero economy.
- How has the company shown commitment to industry emissions reduction
- What new net zero innovations or initiatives has the company implemented?
- What tangible results has the nominee achieved in Scope 1, 2, and 3?
- How does the company support partner, customer, or supplier emissions reduction?
2024 Winner: Klarna
Sustainable Supply Chain Award
Recognising companies that implement sustainability initiatives in their supply chains.
- How has the company integrated ecological, social, and ethical considerations into its supply chain?
- How has the company influenced supplier or customer sustainability in the process?
- What supply chain initiatives were implemented by the company that can be leveraged by other organizations?
- What tangible results has the nominee achieved in terms of environmental and social impacts?
2024 Winner: UKL Enterprise Co., Ltd.
Sustainable Technology Award
Celebrating new technologies that enable more sustainable commerce and development of greener solutions.
- What technology/technologies has the company delivered to generate sustainable impacts?
- What industry applications showcase the success of this technology?
- What measurable impact has the technology demonstrated?
- What are the applications for this technology in the future?
2024 Winner: DuPont Water Solutions
Sustainable Consultancy Award
Honouring consulting firms providing strategic, effective guidance for sustainability.
- How does the consulting firm demonstrate exceptional sustainability expertise?
- What innovative strategies or solutions has the firm developed?
- What impacts have these strategies or solutions had on the industry?
- How has the firm applied sustainability principles to its own business?
2024 Winner: Forest Carbon
Future Leader Award
Applauding young executives demonstrating potential to be the sustainability leaders of the future.
- How has the nominee demonstrated an innovative sustainability approach?
- How has the nominee committed to sustainability in their own organization or community?
- What sustainability impacts result directly from the nominee’s actions?
- What makes the nominee a candidate for the future sustainability leader?
2024 Winner: Anastasia Le, Sustainability Lead at The Marble Group
Executive of the Year Award
Celebrating the sustainability executives with outstanding commitment and consistency in tackling the sustainability challenge.
- How has the nominee demonstrated an innovative sustainability approach?
- How has the nominee shown commitment to sustainability throughout their career?
- What sustainability impacts result directly from the nominee’s actions?
- How has the nominee influenced corporate, stakeholder, partner, or industry sustainability commitments?
2024 Winner: Preeti Srivastav, Group Head of Sustainability at Asahi Europe & International
Project of the Year Award
Highlighting the most innovative projects resulting from sustainability commitments.
- What are the unique features or the specific approach of the sustainability project?
- What are the measurable impacts of this project on environmental, social, and economic sustainability?
- How has the project successfully engaged stakeholders in environmental, social, and economic sustainability?
- How has the project inspired the industry to take further sustainability actions?
2024 Winner: Amazon
AI in Sustainability Award
- How has the company's AI implementation resulted in tangible reductions in their carbon footprint?
- What specific sustainable practices has the company enhanced or optimized through AI technology?
- How has the company leveraged AI to drive resource efficiency and minimize environmental impact?
- In what ways has the company demonstrated a commitment to continuous improvement in sustainability with AI?
2024 Winner: Ndustrial
Social Enterprise Impact Award
- How does the organisation demonstrate a clear social impact within its community?
- What sustainable practices and initiatives has the organisation implemented to promote social good?
- How does the organisation showcase ethical leadership and values in its operations?
- How does the organisation engage with stakeholders to ensure transparency and accountability in social impact efforts?
2024 Winner: UKL Enterprise Co., Ltd
Brand Campaign of the Year Award - New for 2025!
- How effectively does the campaign convey a clear, impactful message aligned with the brand’s sustainability and ESG values?
- To what extent has the campaign engaged and resonated with its target audience, resulting in measurable outcomes?
- What level of creativity and innovation does the campaign demonstrate in promoting sustainability or social responsibility?
- How sustainable and lasting is the impact of the campaign in terms of influencing positive change or driving awareness?
Sustainable Start-Up Award
- How does the start-up provide sustainable solutions or services to reduce environmental impact?
- To what extent does the start-up enable other companies to adopt sustainable practices in their operations?
- How does the start-up demonstrate positive environmental and social impact through its services?
- How does the start-up empower and support other companies in achieving long-term sustainability goals through collaboration and innovation?
2024 Winner: EasyCep
Sustainability Strategy Award
- What comprehensive strategies has the organisation implemented to advance sustainability goals?
- How do these strategies align with the organisation’s mission and objectives
- What measurable results demonstrate the effectiveness of the sustainability strategy?
- How does the organisation ensure stakeholder involvement in its sustainability initiatives?
2024 Winner: Geopost
Partnership Award - New for 2025!
- How innovative is the partnership in its approach to driving positive change, and what best practices have been developed as a result?
- To what extent has the partnership fostered collaboration and engagement among stakeholders, including communities, businesses, and governments
- What measurable impact has the partnership achieved in addressing specific social or environmental challenges?
- How effectively does the partnership align with both organisations’ sustainability and ESG goals?
- How has the partnership facilitated collaboration and engagement among stakeholders, including suppliers and customers?
Key Dates for Your Diary
All the dates you need to know for the Global Sustainability Awards.
Nov 2024
Entries Open
May 11 2025
Entries Close
May 30 2025
Final Judging
June 2025
Shortlist Announced
Sept 10 2025
Awards Ceremony