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The Global Sustainability Awards 2026 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.

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.

  • 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?
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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.

  • 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?
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The Sustainability Hero Award

Celebrating an individual who goes above and beyond to champion sustainability within their organisation or industry. This award recognises inspiring leadership, advocacy, and action that drives meaningful and lasting environmental and social progress.

  • 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?
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The Future Leader Award

Recognising an emerging sustainability professional showing exceptional promise and leadership potential. This award celebrates forward-thinking individuals who demonstrate creativity, dedication, and a clear vision for a more sustainable future.

  • 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?
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Transformation Project of the Year

Recognising a project completed within the last three years that has transformed sustainability performance. This award celebrates initiatives that achieve measurable results in reducing impact, improving efficiency, and embedding sustainable practices across operations.

  • What were the key objectives and outcomes of this project?
  • What actions or innovations were implemented to achieve transformation?
  • What measurable results or benefits were achieved post-completion?
  • How does this project contribute to the wider data centre ecosystem or industry progress?
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The Environmental Impact Award

Honouring organisations or initiatives that have delivered measurable improvements to the natural environment. This award recognises projects that reduce emissions, minimise waste, protect biodiversity, or restore ecosystems to create meaningful ecological benefits.

  • 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?
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The Tech & AI Award

Celebrating the innovative use of technology and artificial intelligence to advance sustainability goals. This award recognises solutions that leverage digital innovation to enhance efficiency, transparency, and positive environmental or social outcomes.

  • How has technology or AI been applied to solve a sustainability challenge?
  • What measurable impact or improvement has been achieved?
  • How has the initiative improved data-driven decision-making or efficiency?
  • What innovation or scalability potential does the solution offer?
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The Nature-Based Solutions Award

Recognising outstanding projects that harness the power of nature to address environmental and societal challenges. This award celebrates initiatives that restore ecosystems, enhance biodiversity, and build resilience through sustainable, nature-led approaches.

  • What were the key objectives and outcomes of this project?
  • What actions or innovations were implemented to achieve transformation?
  • What measurable results or benefits were achieved post-completion?
  • How does this project contribute to the wider ecosystem or industry progress?
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Entry Fees

Maximise your recognition while saving more with multiple-category submission:

Β£495
Single Category Entry:
30% Discount Per Submission

Multiple Categories (2-3):

50% Discount Per Submission

Multiple Categories (4+):

Key Dates for Your Diary

All the dates you need to know for The Global Sustainability Awards

29 June 2026
Entries Close
July 2026

Final Judging

July 2026

Shortlist Announced

8 September 2026

Awards Ceremony