The Global Sustainability & ESG Awards: The Categories, Pt 3
Heading to 8 Northumberland Avenue in London, The Global Sustainability & ESG Awards will take place on 10 September 2025.
The awards honour the trailblazers redefining corporate responsibility, environmental leadership and sustainable innovation.
They recognise businesses, individuals, projects and organisations that are driving meaningful change.
From net zero strategies and circular economy innovations to ethical governance and social impact initiatives, the awards celebrate those leading the charge towards a more sustainable future.
As sustainability moves from ambition to action, companies are under growing pressure to align with ESG goals while maintaining commercial success.
These awards bring together top executives, policymakers and sustainability experts to highlight groundbreaking projects, showcase leadership and drive forward-thinking discussions on the future of responsible business.
Entries are NOW OPEN for The Global Sustainability & ESG Awards and close on 2 May 2025.
Discover six of the award categories below.
Social Impact Award
The Social Impact Award recognises initiatives that create meaningful and measurable change in society.
Winning projects address specific social challenges, from improving access to education and healthcare to tackling inequality and supporting underrepresented communities.
These initiatives go beyond surface-level engagement, delivering tangible outcomes that positively impact people’s lives.
Brand Campaign of the Year Award
The Brand Campaign of the Year Award celebrates marketing and communications efforts that effectively promote sustainability and ESG values.
Winning campaigns go beyond traditional advertising, using compelling storytelling and innovative strategies to engage audiences and drive meaningful change.
A successful campaign conveys a clear, impactful message that aligns with the brand’s sustainability commitments.
Whether tackling climate action, ethical sourcing or corporate social responsibility, the campaign must reflect authentic values and resonate with both consumers and stakeholders.
Partnership Award
The Partnership Award recognises collaborations that drive meaningful environmental and social change.
Whether between businesses, NGOs, governments or cross-industry alliances, these partnerships demonstrate the power of collective action in addressing global sustainability challenges.
Winning partnerships align with the sustainability and ESG goals of both organisations.
Strong collaborations are built on shared values, ensuring that sustainability is a central priority rather than a secondary consideration.
These alliances work towards a common purpose, leveraging their combined strengths to maximise impact.
Sustainability Strategy Award
The Sustainability Strategy Award recognises organisations that have developed and implemented comprehensive sustainability strategies that drive real impact.
These companies go beyond isolated initiatives, embedding sustainability into their core business operations and long-term vision to create meaningful and measurable change.
A winning strategy is one that is fully aligned with the organisation’s broader mission and objectives.
Sustainability is not treated as a standalone project but as an integral part of business strategy, influencing everything from product development and supply chain management to corporate culture and customer engagement.
Start-Up Award
The Start-Up Award celebrates emerging companies that are driving measurable progress in sustainability and ESG through innovation.
These start-ups are disrupting industries with fresh ideas, bold solutions and business models designed for long-term sustainability, proving that responsible business practices and profitability can go hand in hand.
A standout start-up demonstrates how its innovations contribute to measurable sustainability progress.
Whether through breakthrough technology, circular economy solutions or pioneering business practices, these companies introduce new ways to address environmental and social challenges.
Lifetime Achievement Award (Non-Entry)
The Lifetime Achievement Award honours a sustainability executive whose career has been dedicated to responsible business and ESG leadership.
This award recognises individuals who have made a lasting impact, influencing industries, policies and future sustainability leaders.
A defining characteristic of the recipient is their significant influence on sustainability and ESG practices.
Their career has been marked by bold decision-making, shaping the corporate sustainability agenda and setting industry-wide precedents that continue to drive change.
Entries are NOW OPEN for The Global Sustainability & ESG Awards for 2025, entries close on 2 May 2025.
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