Celebrating Companies and Enterprises 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 driving measurable environmental and social impact, the awards celebrate excellence in sustainability leadership, innovation and responsible business transformation across industries.
The programme features eight award categories, recognising outstanding achievements in sustainability leadership, innovation, environmental performance and positive social impact.
Recognising sustainability leadership
As organisations face increasing pressure to address climate change, biodiversity loss and social inequality, sustainability is becoming a defining factor in long-term business success.
The Global Sustainability Awards celebrate organisations that are demonstrating how environmental stewardship, innovation and responsible governance can create lasting value while supporting economic growth.
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.
This year's winners highlighted how companies across sectors including automotive manufacturing, telecommunications and environmental restoration are embedding sustainability into their business models and delivering measurable impact at scale.
Entries for The Global Sustainability Awards 2026 close on 29 June 2026, with final judging and the shortlist announced in July.
Enterprise of the Year
Celebrating large organisations with over 1,000 employees that demonstrate exceptional leadership in sustainability. This award recognises enterprises driving measurable change across operations, culture and strategy to create a lasting positive impact on people, planet and business performance.
The Enterprise of the Year Award is judged on:
- How has your organisation demonstrated outstanding growth or success over the past year?
- What key innovations or initiatives have set your company apart in the industry?
- How have you delivered measurable value to customers, partners or stakeholders?
- What steps have you taken to ensure sustainable and future-ready operations?
Company of the Year
Honouring smaller organisations with fewer than 1,000 employees that show outstanding commitment to sustainability. This award recognises businesses delivering innovative, responsible and scalable initiatives that balance growth with environmental and social stewardship.
The Company of the Year Award is judged on:
- How has your organisation demonstrated outstanding growth or success over the past year?
- What key innovations or initiatives have set your company apart in the industry?
- How have you delivered measurable value to customers, partners or stakeholders?
- What steps have you taken to ensure sustainable and future-ready operations?
Last year's award winners
Last year's winners demonstrated how sustainability leadership, innovation and long-term commitment can create measurable environmental and social impact while supporting business growth.
Enterprise Company of the Year Award
Founded in 1913, Aston Martin received the Enterprise Company of the Year Award for its sustainability strategy, Racing. Green., which integrates ESG principles throughout the business.
Built around the pillars of Tackling Climate Change, Creating a Better Environment, Investing in People and Responsible Business, the strategy has delivered measurable results.
Aston Martin has committed to net zero by 2050, purchases 100% renewable electricity across its UK operations and has significantly reduced emissions, waste and water consumption.
Alongside operational improvements, the company is advancing vehicle electrification, strengthening biodiversity initiatives and promoting transparent ESG reporting, demonstrating leadership in sustainable automotive innovation.
Company of the Year Award (SME) & Sustainable Technology Award
Terraformation won both the SME Company of the Year Award and the Sustainable Technology Award for its innovative approach to global reforestation and ecosystem restoration.
Founded in Hawaii in 2020, the company combines seed banks, nursery programmes, solar-powered desalination and technology solutions to help restore degraded landscapes and support biodiversity.
Through its projects, Terraformation works closely with local and Indigenous communities while creating jobs and long-term environmental benefits.
Alessandro Spagalino, Climate Impact Advisor at TerraFormation says: “This award represents the value recognition of all the global efforts between our local partners, community and landowners on the ground.
“But of course it is dedicated to the team that works at TerraFormation.
“Restoring the world's forests is not just our mission, but it's our responsibility, and we just want to really thank Sustainability LIVE for this recognition.”
Its open-source Terraware platform provides transparency and accountability across restoration projects, helping organisations track, manage and scale reforestation initiatives worldwide.
SME Company of the Year Award, highly commended – Jet Plant Hire
Sustainable Technology Award, highly commended – ECL & Croda Beauty
Company of the Year Award (Medium)
One New Zealand, formerly Vodafone New Zealand, won the Medium Company of the Year Award for embedding sustainability across its operations and business strategy.
The telecommunications provider integrates renewable energy, circular economy initiatives and AI-driven network efficiencies while strengthening resilience through advanced connectivity solutions.
“We weren't sure we were going to get this award; we’re so thrilled and excited,” says Charles Van Tuyckom, Manager of Sustainable Investment at Morrison, on receiving the award.
The company also supports environmental and community outcomes through conservation partnerships and youth-focused programmes delivered through Te Rourou, One Aotearoa Foundation.
Supported by strong governance, stakeholder engagement and a purpose-led culture, One New Zealand demonstrated how sustainability can be embedded throughout a modern telecommunications business.
