Become a Sustainability Leader and Hero at The Global Awards

The Global Sustainability Awards will return on 8 September 2026 at JW Marriott Grosvenor House, London.

Bringing together the organisations, initiatives and individuals making a measurable difference through sustainability, the awards will culminate in a prestigious black-tie gala dinner celebrating excellence across business and industry.

Featuring eight award categories, the programme recognises outstanding achievements in sustainability leadership, innovation, environmental performance and positive social impact.

Participating in the awards

The Global Sustainability Awards provide a platform for organisations to showcase the strategies, innovations and leadership helping to drive sustainable progress across industries.

Through targeted marketing campaigns, industry-wide media exposure and recognition at the awards ceremony, entrants can raise their profile among senior decision-makers, investors and sustainability professionals.

The event attracts business leaders, sustainability experts and innovators from across the sector, creating valuable opportunities to build new relationships, exchange ideas and explore future partnerships.

Participation also demonstrates a commitment to responsible business practices, environmental stewardship and long-term value creation, helping organisations position themselves as leaders in sustainable transformation.

By being part of a respected and internationally recognised awards programme, companies can enhance credibility, unlock new commercial opportunities and gain recognition for the initiatives making a positive impact on society and the environment.

Entries for The Global Sustainability Awards 2026 close on 29 June 2026, with final judging and the shortlist announced in July.

Sustainability leadership driving global progress

Sustainability is increasingly shaping how organisations design infrastructure, manage resources and create long-term value. 

Across sectors from technology and telecommunications to finance and professional services, businesses are investing in solutions that support environmental responsibility while driving growth and innovation.

As demand for digital services continues to grow, sustainable data centres and secure digital infrastructure are becoming essential to modern economies.

Organisations such as Ramboll are helping clients develop data centres, telecommunications networks and energy systems that improve efficiency, reduce environmental impact and support long-term resilience. 

According to Ramboll, information and communications technologies account for approximately 2% of global carbon emissions, highlighting the importance of embedding sustainability into digital infrastructure.

Alongside decarbonisation efforts, cybersecurity is playing an increasingly important role in protecting critical systems, environmental data and essential services. As organisations accelerate digital transformation, cyber resilience is helping ensure that sustainable infrastructure remains secure, reliable and future-ready.

Across the world, organisations are also using data, analytics and technology to address complex sustainability challenges. 

RELX supports researchers, healthcare professionals, legal experts and businesses through information-based analytics and decision tools that improve productivity and support better outcomes.

Through initiatives such as the RELX SDG Resource Centre and Elsevier's Research4Life programme, the company helps expand access to knowledge, research and insights that support the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. 

Meanwhile, Proagrica uses data and analytics to improve agricultural productivity and encourage more sustainable land use, while LexisNexis supports social impact initiatives and promotes greater transparency and accountability.

Together, these examples demonstrate how sustainability, secure digital infrastructure and data-driven innovation are helping organisations reduce environmental impact, strengthen resilience and create a more sustainable future.

Sustainability Awards 2026

At The Global Sustainability Awards, The Sustainability Hero Award is being judged on:

• How has the nominee demonstrated exceptional leadership or influence within the industry?
• What measurable impact has their work had on their organisation or the wider sector?
• How have they inspired or supported others in their professional community?
• What legacy or long-term contribution will define their achievements?

The Future Leader Award is being judged on:

• How has the nominee demonstrated exceptional leadership or influence within the industry?
• What measurable impact has their work had on their organisation or the wider sector?
• How have they inspired or supported others in their professional community?
• What legacy or long-term contribution will define their achievements?

Last year's winners

Last year's winners demonstrated how strong leadership, innovation and long-term commitment can deliver meaningful sustainability outcomes across industries.

The Lifetime of Achievement Award was presented to Dr Márcia Balisciano, Chief Sustainability Officer and Global Head of Corporate Responsibility at RELX.

Upon receiving the award, Márcia said: “I  am so privileged to be able to receive this. 

“I accept this on behalf of the 36,500 people at RELX who advance sustainability in our organisation every day.”

“I have been so lucky to be at my company throughout my career, which is focused on its unique contributions to society, advancing science and health, protection of society, avoiding risk, promoting the rule of law and access to justice and fostering communities,” says Márcia.

Specialising in sustainability, ESG, corporate responsibility and stakeholder engagement, Márcia has spent more than two decades building and leading sustainability programmes that increase positive societal impact while reducing environmental footprints.

Her work has helped establish RELX as a recognised sustainability leader, integrating responsible business practices throughout a global organisation serving customers across research, healthcare, legal, risk analytics and events.

The Future Leader Award was won by Sripragas Nadaraja, Sustainable Design Director at Ramboll, with highly commended recognition awarded to Ana Luiza Nogueira Rodrigues of Scala Data Centers and Katharina Fechtner of BASF Coatings.

“It's a great honour to be here and to represent Ramboll for the second year at this important award,” says Sripragas.

“This recognition means a lot to us.”

Sripragas was recognised for pioneering sustainability within the built environment through the delivery of net zero and ultra-low-energy building projects, innovative cooling technologies and embodied carbon reduction tools.

His work demonstrates how practical innovation can accelerate sustainability outcomes while creating scalable solutions for future developments.