ESGBusiness Awards

1. Each nominee can nominate for a maximum of 4 categories.
2. Three (3) high-resolution project / initiative photos are required. Upload it here or send this directly to [email protected]
3. Awards will be judged by esteemed experts in ESG based on nominations received.
4. Each nomination form is valid for 1 entry only. If you are nominating for several categories, please enter each entry separately.

The Awards is open to:

• Businesses and Corporations: This includes companies of various sizes, from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to large multinational corporations, across different industries and sectors.
• Government Agencies and Public Institutions: Government entities or public institutions that demonstrate outstanding ESG practices and initiatives can also be eligible to participate.
• Startups and Entrepreneurs: startups and entrepreneurs who are driving innovation and sustainability through their business models or products.
• Social Enterprises and Impact Ventures: Organisations with a primary focus on generating positive social or environmental impact alongside financial sustainability may be eligible for ESGBusiness Awards.
• Non-Profit Organisations: Non-profit organisations that operate in alignment with ESG principles and make a positive impact in environmental, social, or governance areas.

The project or initiative must:

• Be launched, in part or full, within the last 24 calendar months; or
• Had any recent improvements, upgrades, or achievements if launched more than 24 months ago

COUNTRY AWARDS:

There are a total of 12 main categories, each containing various subcategories.

The awards will be given in each category by country.

Ex. Health and Wellness Award (main category) for Mental Health Awareness (subcategory) - Singapore (country)

1. Health and Wellness Award

• Mental Health Awareness Award
• Workplace Wellness Programme Award
• Healthy Lifestyle Product Award
• Community Health Outreach Programme Award
• Healthcare Services Award
• Health Technology Innovation Award
• Health Equity and Inclusion Award

2. Affordable and Sustainable Energy Award

• Renewable Energy Microgrids Award
• Energy Efficiency Retrofit Programme Award
• Renewable Energy Adoption Award
• Renewable Energy Financing Programme Award
• Energy Innovation and Research Award

3. Job Creation and Economic Resilience Award

• Entrepreneurship Development Programme Award
• Job Creation Award
• Youth Employment Award
• Fair Labor Award
• Economic Empowerment Award
• Reward and Recognition Award

4. Infrastructure and Innovation Award

• Sustainable Infrastructure Award
• Industrial Energy Efficiency Award
• 4IR (Fourth Industrial Revolution) Programme Award
• Sustainable Transportation Infrastructure Award

5. Equality and Inclusion Award

• Gender Equality and Women Empowerment Award
• Social Inclusion and Equal Opportunities  Award
• Education Equality and Access Award
• Inclusion and Diversity Award
• Income and Wealth Redistribution  Award
• Digital Inclusion Award
• Social Welfare Award

6. Sustainable Cities and Communities Award

• Green Building Award
• Sustainable Transportation Award
• Waste Management Award
• Urban Agriculture Award
• Sustainable Water Management Award
• Green Spaces Award (Parks, Garden, Urban Forests)
• Smart City Award
• Circular Economy Award

7. Zero Waste and Efficient Resource Utilisation Award

• Sustainable Product Design Award
• Sustainable Supply Chain Award
• Green Packaging Solution Award
• Waste Reduction Award

8. Climate Action Award

• Carbon Disclosure Award
• Climate Advocacy and Education Award

9. Marine Conservation Award

• Marine Conservation Award
• Marine Education and Awareness Award
• Ocean Research and Monitoring Award

10. Land Conservation Award

• ​​​​​​​Biodiversity Conservation Award
• ]Sustainable Agriculture Award
• Wildlife Protection Award

11. Peace and Justice Promotion Award

• Good Governance Award
• Human Rights Programme Award
• Anti-Corruption Programme Award
• Access to Justice Award​​​​​​​

12. Partnerships for Sustainable Development Award

• Cross-Sector Collaboration Award
• Collaborative Partnership  Award
• Stakeholder Engagement Award
• Global Partnership Award
• Sustainable Supply Chain Partnership Award

INDUSTRY AWARD:

The Net-Zero Award will be given by Industry. If you are submitting for this category kindly choose your company's industry from the below list. 

13. Net Zero Award

• Automotive Services
• Advertising
• Aerospace
• Aerospace & Defense
• Agriculture
• Airline
• Apparel
• Architecture
• Arts & Lifestyle
• Automotive & Transport Equipment
• Aviation
• Banking
• Beauty & Cosmetics
• Broadcasting
• Brokerage
• Building Services & Facilities
• Business Insurance
• Business Services
• Business Travel Technology
• Cargo Handling
• Chemicals
• Commercial Building construction
• Commercial Real Estate Trust
• Computer Hardware
• Computer Services
• Computer Software
• Conglomerates
• Consulting
• Consumer Products - Durables
• Consumer Products - Non-Durables
• Cooperative
• Corporate Advisory
• Credit Solutions Technology
• Data Center
• Department Stores
• Dining & Entertainment
• Diversified Services
• Education
• Electronic Manufacturing
• Electronics
• Energy
• Engineering
• Environmental Services
• Executive Search
• Financial Services
• Financial Technology
• Food & Beverage
• Food Manufacturing Solutions
• Food Safety
• Fundraising
• Furniture and fixture
• General Insurance
• Government Organisation
• Health Products & Services
• Healthcare
• Healthcare Technology
• Heavy Civil Construction
• Hospitality & Leisure
• Human Resource Technology
• Human Resources Consulting
• Industrial Construction
• Industrial Engineering
• Insurance Broker
• Internet/New Media
• Investment Banking
• IT Services
• Life Insurance
• Legal
• Logistics
• Luxury Retail
• Manufacturing
• Manufacturing Technology
• Marine and Offshore Engineering
• Marine Services
• Marketing
• Marketing Technology
• Materials & Construction
• Mechanical Engineering
• Media & Entertainment
• Metals & Mining
• Motion Picture & Video
• Music
• Non-Profit Organisation
• Oil & Gas
• Payments
• Printing Technology
• Personal Insurance
• Pharmaceuticals
• Real Estate
• Remittance
• Renewable Energy
• Residential Building construction
• Residential Product Manufacturing
• Retail
• Security
• Shipping
• Social Media Marketing Technology
• Sports
• Supply Chain Technology
• Telecommunications
• Television
• Training and Development
• Transportation
• Travel Services
• Utilities
• Venture Capital
• Wholesale

If your project or initiative fall outside the predefined award categories above you choose Initiative Award ad Excellence Award category. 

• Initiative Award - companies may submit exceptional ESG initiatives that fall outside the predefined award categories. This category allows companies to showcase proactive and innovative approaches to sustainable development, corporate responsibility, and stakeholder engagement, focusing on ESG goals and objectives that may not be covered in the other categories.

• Excellence Award - acknowledges those who have introduced industry-first approaches, solutions, or programs that have had a transformative impact on their environmental footprint, social impact, and governance practices. It recognizes and showcases companies that have taken bold steps to set new standards and push the boundaries of ESG within their industry.

1. Uniqueness & Innovation: 

• How does the project demonstrate originality and creativity in addressing sustainability challenges?
• What unique approaches, technologies, or strategies does the project employ that differentiate it from conventional methods?
• How does the project push boundaries and set new benchmarks within the industry?

2. Effectiveness & Impact:

• What specific sustainability objectives and targets did the project aim to achieve?
• How effectively were these objectives and targets addressed and accomplished?
• What measurable positive impacts were generated by the project on the environment, stakeholders, or communities?

3. Dynamism

• How has the project demonstrated adaptability and agility in responding to evolving sustainability challenges?
• In what ways has the project incorporated lessons learned and implemented continuous improvement measures?
• How has the project influenced or inspired others in adopting sustainable practices or replicating successful models?

1. Go to the online nomination form.

• Read the award entry guidelines and eligibility for your reference.
• Fill out the company information and entrant details fields.
• Choose the category you'd like to enter.
• Provide project information: Project title, 500-word summary of the entry, and client testimonial/s (if any).

2. You will then receive an email confirmation from the ESGBusiness Awards organisers after your nomination has been received.
3. To substantiate your entry, send supporting documents or photos to [email protected].

• Supporting documents and photos must be in PDF, PowerPoint and/or JPG format
• For supporting videos, Youtube.com or Vimeo.com links must be provided.

Deadline for nominations: 29 September 2023
Awards dinner: November 2023