Proving corporate climate action is stronger than ever.
Now in its 19th year, the UK’s largest corporate sustainability awards scheme has undergone a major revamp for 2026, with a new panel of expert judges and a raft of new categories added – including an all-new AI-focused Award reflecting the increasing use of artificial intelligence to accelerate climate action.
As the ‘Oscars of sustainable business’, the edie Awards celebrate the most ambitious and authentic approaches to climate action and show that sustainable business practices are resilient and a force for good.
Luke Nicholls, Publisher, edie
23 edie Awards categories can be entered into, with ESG Strategy of the Year, Staff Engagement & Upskilling Initiative of the Year, and the AI in ESG Award among the new and refreshed categories added for 2026.
The category criteria for longstanding categories has been upgraded to enhance the award scheme’s focus on positive, innovative, ambitious and credible impact – including Consultancy of the Year, Consumer Engagement & Behaviour Change Initiative of the Year, Partnership & Collaboration of the Year, Nature & Biodiversity Project of the Year, SME of the Year and the coveted Sustainable Business of the Year Award.
Open to all, large and small
The edie Awards are open to all businesses and organisations across the public and private sectors, from the largest multi-nationals to the smallest micro-organisations and NGOs. Please note:
- All entrants must have a UK presence (i.e. be based in the UK and / or have UK operations)
- All entrants must be available to attend the evening edie Awards ceremony in London on 13 March, 2025
- Projects and initiatives entered should span work carried out and / or achievements made in the past 12 months prior to the entry being submitted
What makes a winner?
By embedding sustainability in their operations, business models and products, our winners are in the vanguard of sustainability and are driving demonstrable results through innovation, engagement and a commitment to doing business better.
About
edie is an industry-leading, purpose-driven business media brand that empowers sustainability, energy and environmental professionals of all levels to make business more sustainable through award-winning content and events.
edie is a trusted and integral part of the workflow of more than 100,000 sustainability, energy and environmental professionals. The website delivers daily news and commentary, exclusive interviews and research, industry reports and business guides, videos, webinars and podcasts. This content is made available for free through daily and weekly newsletters, and is supported by a unique content distribution hub for product and services suppliers.
The multi-award-winning edie 2026 is edie’s biggest business event of the year, uniting 600+ corporate leaders, sustainability experts, government representatives, investors and NGOs for two days of thought-provoking talks and interactive workshops – all with a laser-like focus on transforming business, for good.
edie Membership provides practical insights, peer-to-peer networking and strategy development for sustainability in business.
Organisations of all sizes and sectors are under immense pressure to tackle the escalating climate crisis and deliver ambitious net-zero goals. Through a curated programme of personalised content, targeted virtual collaboration and live events and workshops, edie members are better informed, better connected and better energised to achieve the transformations required.
The edie 30 Under 30 club provides rising sustainability stars with an unrivalled opportunity to connect with one another, share ideas, gain valuable recognition and develop their careers throughout the year.