Categories and criteria

To achieve the net-zero transition on a planet stressed by climate change and diminishing natural resources, our buildings and infrastructure must be truly sustainable. This award recognises the most innovative and inspiring green building and infrastructure projects undertaken over the past 18 months – including, but not limited to, new building developments, retrofitting programmes, energy efficiency upgrades, smart grid applications, transport, water infrastructure and natural capital initiatives.

Please complete all fields below. We recommend that you write the body of your entry in a separate Word document and then copy and paste it into the form below, to prevent any of your entry copy being lost.

Each entry in this category will be assessed against four PRIMARY CRITERIA, as detailed below. All parts of the primary criteria are weighted equally. Please then use the SECONDARY CRITERIA field to add any information not covered in the primary criteria. Please bear in mind that the secondary criteria will only be used by judges when no clear winner can be determined using the primary criteria alone.

PRIMARY CRITERIA

Entry summary

• Please provide a clear, concise summary of the entry. Why does the project deserve to be crowned the Building/Infrastructure Project of the Year?

(Max. 100 words)

1. Strategy

• What is the organisation’s strategy for achieving a more sustainable building/infrastructure project?
• How has this strategy changed/adapted over time to ensure continual improvement?
• How is the project being entered aligned with the organisation’s broader purpose and objectives?

(Max. 200 words)

2. Delivery

• How was the green building/infrastructure project managed to ensure environmental performance was prioritised?
• Was the project delivered on time, to plan and on budget? Were there any challenges which needed to be overcome along the way?
• How were particular standards/systems/technologies deployed to support the project and maximise results?

(Max. 200 words)

3. Innovation

• What makes this project particularly innovative in the area of the built environment?
• How has the organisation gone beyond good practice for the built environment in the past 18 months?
• What clean technologies or innovations have been utilised to enhance the environmental or social performance of the project?

 (Max. 200 words)

4. Results

• Has the organisation’s work to achieve a more sustainable built environment delivered clear returns on investment?
• Were expected results achieved? Did the project fall short in any areas, or exceed expectations?
• Beyond savings, what other benefits has the organisation seen through its green building/infrastructure activities – e.g. social or biodiversity improvements.

(Max. 200 words)

SECONDARY CRITERIA
(Max. 250 words in total for this section)

Realising transformational change

• How does this entry go beyond ‘business as usual’?
• How has the organisation aligned its work in the area of green buildings and infrastructure with global climate and sustainability frameworks (e.g. green building standards, science-based targets, the Sustainable Development Goals)?

Transparency/knowledge-sharing

• What can other building/infrastructure projects learn from this project?
• Are details of this entry available within the public domain? If so, how can they be accessed?

STANDOUT STAT

Please provide one key fact/stat which you think sums up your entry – for example, levels of reduction achieved; financial savings or particular business benefits. If the entry is successful, this stat may be used on the night of the awards and in post-event editorial coverage.

CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION

The contents of this entry may be used by edie for our Awards brochures and as a case study for the edie website. If there are any elements of the entry that you do not wish to be published, please let us know in the below box.

LOGO

Please upload a high-resolution (EPS, GIFF, or similar) logo of the organisation to accompany this entry. If the entry is successful, this logo will be used on the night of the awards and in post-event editorial coverage.

PHOTO(S)

Please upload up to three high-resolution photos (JPG or similar) to accompany your entry. Photos should directly relate to the business/project/product; or to the individual/team being put forward in the entry. These photos will be displayed during the awards ceremony.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (OPTIONAL)

Please use this option to provide any further references/documentation which you feel may support this entry. For example, reports/fact sheets/links to relevant online information. Please note: we cannot guarantee this information will be viewed in full by our judges, but any additional information provided will only serve to strengthen the entry. If providing multiple files here, please condense them into one zipped folder.

Adjusted for 2023 to account for both energy efficiency and renewable energy projects, this award recognises the best examples of proactive energy management. From the implementation of onsite energy technologies and management systems to improve energy efficiency, through to renewable energy tech rollouts and broader smart grid systems – the award is for organisations of all industry types and sizes that have delivered ambitious energy projects and initiatives over the past 18 months. Our judges will be looking for projects which utilise technologies, systems and management techniques to achieve significant energy savings and/or efficiency gains.

Please complete all fields below. We recommend that you write the body of your entry in a separate Word document and then copy and paste it into the form below, to prevent any of your entry copy being lost.

Each entry in this category will be assessed against four PRIMARY CRITERIA, as detailed below. All parts of the primary criteria are weighted equally. Please then use the SECONDARY CRITERIA field to add any information not covered in the primary criteria. Please bear in mind that the secondary criteria will only be used by judges when no clear winner can be determined using the primary criteria alone.

PRIMARY CRITERIA

Entry summary

• Please provide a clear, concise summary of the entry. Why does the organisation deserve to win the Energy Project of the Year award?

(Max. 100 words)

1. Strategy

• What is the organisation’s strategy for managing/reducing energy; and how has this strategy changed/adapted over time to ensure continual improvement?
• What were the key aims of the energy management project being entered? Why was this particular project chosen over others?
• How does the energy management project being entered support the organisation’s overarching sustainability purpose and objectives?

(Max. 200 words)

2. Delivery

• How was the energy management project delivered and who was responsible for delivering it?
• Was the project delivered on time, to plan and on budget?
• How were particular standards/systems/technologies deployed to maximise results?

(Max. 200 words)

3. Innovation

• What makes the organisation particularly innovative in the area of energy management?
• How has the organisation gone beyond good practice for energy management in the past 12 months?
• How are technological innovations being utilised by the organisation to deliver further energy efficiency/reduction?

(Max. 200 words)

4. Results

• Has the organisation’s energy management progress delivered good returns on investment?
• Were expected results achieved? Did any elements of this project fall short, or exceed expectations?
• Beyond savings, what other benefits has the organisation seen through its energy management activities over the past year?

(Max. 200 words)

SECONDARY CRITERIA
(Max. 250 words in total for this section)

Cultural change

• How has this entry led to sustainability changes inside and outside of the organisation?

Planning

• What research and development was carried out prior to particular energy management projects/initiatives being undertaken?

Transparency/knowledge-sharing

• Are details of this entry available within the public domain? If so, how can they be accessed?

STANDOUT STAT

Please provide one key fact/stat which you think sums up your entry – for example, levels of reduction achieved; financial savings or particular business benefits. If the entry is successful, this stat may be used on the night of the awards and in post-event editorial coverage.

CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION

The contents of this entry may be used by edie for our Awards brochures and as a case study for the edie website. If there are any elements of the entry that you do not wish to be published, please let us know in the below box.

LOGO

Please upload a high-resolution (EPS, GIFF, or similar) logo to accompany your entry. If the entry is successful, this logo will be used on the night of the awards and in post-event editorial coverage.

PHOTO(S)

Please upload up to three high-resolution photos (JPG or similar) to accompany your entry. Photos should directly relate to the business/project/product; or to the individual/team being put forward in the entry. These photos will be displayed during the awards ceremony.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (OPTIONAL)

Please use this option to provide any further references/documentation which you feel may support this entry. For example, reports/fact sheets/links to relevant online information. Please note: we cannot guarantee this information will be viewed in full by our judges, but any additional information provided will only serve to strengthen the entry. If providing multiple files here, please condense them into one zipped folder.

Environmental and social sustainability is now a critical factor for customers and other key stakeholders when buying or engaging with brands. This award recognises organisations that have delivered a successful marketing campaign which engages customers and stakeholders with green products, services or achievements. Judges will be looking for innovative and inspiring marketing and/or advertising projects which avoid greenwash and lead to a tangible increase in engagement and actions among the target audience.

Please complete all fields below. We recommend that you write the body of your entry in a separate Word document and then copy and paste it into the form below, to prevent any of your entry copy being lost.

Each entry in this category will be assessed against four PRIMARY CRITERIA, as detailed below. All parts of the primary criteria are weighted equally. Please then use the SECONDARY CRITERIA field to add any information not covered in the primary criteria. Please bear in mind that the secondary criteria will only be used by judges when no clear winner can be determined using the primary criteria alone.

PRIMARY CRITERIA

Entry summary

• Please provide a clear, concise summary of the entry. Why does the organisation deserve to win the Marketing/Customer Engagement Campaign of the Year award?

(Max 100 words)

1. Implementing the strategy

• Why was there a need for a new green customer engagement/marketing/advertising campaign?
• What process was taken to deliver the campaign and ensure its success?
• What marketing/communication methods were used to grab the attention of the target audience and drive high levels of engagement?

(Max 200 words)

2. Monitoring and measuring progress

• What targets were set for the campaign and how far were they met?
• What mechanisms were put in place to measure the success (e.g. consumer engagement levels) of the campaign?
• What evidence can be provided to prove the success of the campaign?

(Max 200 words)

3. Culture and engagement

• What steps were taken to overcome any immediate engagement barriers or cultural challenges?
• What innovative engagement tools and techniques were utilised to stand out from the crowd and deliver on its goals?
• How were different forms of media and communication used to ensure effective engagement with the target audience?

(Max 200 words)

4. Results and continuation

• What impact has this campaign had on customers so far? Please provide key facts and stats which show its success
• What impact has this campaign on the organisation itself so far? Please provide key facts and stats which show its success
• How has the campaign been continued and what further engagement activities are planned for the future?

(Max 200 words)

SECONDARY CRITERIA
(Max. 250 words in total for this section)

Planning and delivery

• How much research and development was carried out before the project/initiative was undertaken?
• What makes the delivery of this particular project/initiative stand out from the crowd of consumer engagement/marketing/advertising campaigns?

Transparency/knowledge sharing

• Are the details of the entry available within the public domain? If so how can they be accessed?
• What are the key learnings from this campaign which could be passed on to other businesses?

STANDOUT STAT

Please provide one key fact/stat which you think sums up your entry – for example, levels of engagement achieved; financial savings or particular impacts as a result of the campaign. If the entry is successful, this stat may be used on the night of the awards and in post-event editorial coverage.

CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION

The contents of this entry may be used by edie for our Awards brochures and as a case study for the edie website. If there are any elements of the entry that you do not wish to be published, please let us know in the below box.

LOGO

Please upload a high-resolution (EPS, GIFF, or similar) logo to accompany your entry. If the entry is successful, this logo will be used on the night of the awards and in post-event editorial coverage.

PHOTO(S)

Please upload up to three high-resolution photos (JPG or similar) to accompany your entry. Photos should directly relate to the business/project/product; or to the individual/team being put forward in the entry. These photos will be displayed during the awards ceremony.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (OPTIONAL)

Please use this option to provide any further references/documentation which you feel may support this entry. For example, reports/fact sheets/links to relevant online information. Please note: we cannot guarantee this information will be viewed in full by our judges, but any additional information provided will only serve to strengthen the entry. If providing multiple files here, please condense them into one zipped folder.

Recognising the best examples of engagement and behaviour change, this award is open for organisations of all industry types and sizes that are delivering ambitious, innovative, and effective programmes which engage employees and drive behaviour change across any aspect of sustainability. Our judges will be looking for projects which overcome engagement challenges, demonstrate tangible change, and empower staff and other key stakeholders to go beyond expectations and drive sustainability improvements.

Please complete all fields below. We recommend that you write the body of your entry in a separate Word document and then copy and paste it into the form below, to prevent any of your entry copy being lost.

Each entry in this category will be assessed against four PRIMARY CRITERIA, as detailed below. All parts of the primary criteria are weighted equally. Please then use the SECONDARY CRITERIA field to add any information not covered in the primary criteria. Please bear in mind that the secondary criteria will only be used by judges when no clear winner can be determined using the primary criteria alone.

PRIMARY CRITERIA

Entry summary

• Please provide a clear, concise summary of the entry. Why does the organisation deserve to win the Employee Engagement & Behaviour Change Initiative of the Year award?

(Max. 100 words)

1. Implementing the strategy

• What environmental or social issue did you attempt to solve by harnessing the power of your employee base? What targets did you set?
• Why did you decide to focus the power of your employees on this issue? What could they do that the organise otherwise could not do?
• Which specific methods of engaging staff were used (e.g. training, performance monitoring, reward systems, etc)?

(Max. 200 words)

2. Monitoring and measuring progress

• What targets were set and how far were they met?
• What mechanisms were put in place to measure the success of the engagement project?
• How was progress communicated to ensure continual improvement?

(Max. 200 words)

3. Culture and engagement

• What tactics did the team leading this employee engagement activity utilise in order to inspire employee action?
• What impact did the coronavirus pandemic have on the delivery of this campaign, from a cultural/engagement perspective?
• What was the balance between the CSR/sustainability professionals leading the employees, and employees taking the lead for themselves?

(Max. 200 words)

4. Results and continuation

• What impact has the campaign had? What changes have employees made as a result? Please provide hard measures where possible on the environmental/social improvements generated by your employees such as (but not limited to): carbon emission savings, waste reductions, resource efficiencies, travel reductions, habitat protection, air quality improvements, etc.
• What are the key learnings that could be passed on to other businesses, or through customers and the supply chain?
• How has engagement with employees been continued and what further engagement activities are planned for the future?

(Max. 200 words)

SECONDARY CRITERIA
(Max. 250 words in total for this section)

Planning and delivery

• What research and development was carried out before the project/initiative was undertaken?
• What communications channels were used?

Transparency/knowledge sharing

• Are the details of the entry available within the public domain? If so, how can they be accessed?

STANDOUT STAT

Please provide one key fact/stat which you think sums up your entry – for example, levels of reduction achieved; financial savings or particular business benefits. If the entry is successful, this stat may be used on the night of the awards and in post-event editorial coverage.

CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION

The contents of this entry may be used by edie for our Awards brochures and as a case study for the edie website. If there are any elements of the entry that you do not wish to be published, please let us know in the below box.

LOGO

Please upload a high-resolution (EPS, GIFF, or similar) logo to accompany your entry. If the entry is successful, this logo will be used on the night of the awards and in post-event editorial coverage.

PHOTO(S)

Please upload up to three high-resolution photos (JPG or similar) to accompany your entry. Photos should directly relate to the business/project/product; or to the individual/team being put forward in the entry. These photos will be displayed during the awards ceremony.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (OPTIONAL)

Please use this option to provide any further references/documentation which you feel may support this entry. For example, reports/fact sheets/links to relevant online information. Please note: we cannot guarantee this information will be viewed in full by our judges, but any additional information provided will only serve to strengthen the entry. If providing multiple files here, please condense them into one zipped folder.

The race to zero is well and truly on, with thousands of businesses setting ambitious decarbonisation targets which support the UK’s wider net-zero goals. But such targets will only be achieved with credible, robust corporate strategies. This award is open to organisations of all industry types and sizes that have developed and/or delivered ambitious decarbonisation strategies which put them on a net-zero carbon trajectory. Entrants for this category are not required to have a firm net-zero target in place, but our judges will be looking for strategies which seek to drastically reduce emissions through clean technologies, innovative energy systems and unique energy management approaches.

Please complete all fields below. We recommend that you write the body of your entry in a separate Word document and then copy and paste it into the form below, to prevent any of your entry copy being lost.

Each entry in this category will be assessed against four PRIMARY CRITERIA, as detailed below. All parts of the primary criteria are weighted equally. Please then use the SECONDARY CRITERIA field to add any information not covered in the primary criteria. Please bear in mind that the secondary criteria will only be used by judges when no clear winner can be determined using the primary criteria alone.

PRIMARY CRITERIA

Entry summary

• Please provide a clear, concise summary of the project. Why does the organisation deserve to win the Net-Zero Carbon Strategy of the Year award?

(Max. 100 words)

1. Strategy

• What is the organisation’s strategy for reducing carbon? Does it have a net-zero target in place?
• How has this strategy changed/adapted over time to ensure continual improvement?
• How is the decarbonisation strategy aligned with the organisation’s overarching sustainability purpose and objectives?

(Max. 200 words)

2. Development/delivery

• How was the decarbonisation strategy developed and how is it being delivered?
• Was the project delivered on time, to plan and on budget?
• How are particular standards/systems/technologies being utilised to support the strategy? Have Science-Based Targets been adopted; or has the organisation joined the Race to Zero initiative – for example?

(Max. 200 words)

3. Innovation

• What makes this decarbonisation strategy particularly innovative?
• How has the organisation gone beyond good practice to reduce carbon in the past 12 months through this strategy?
• How are technological innovations being utilised by the organisation to deliver further carbon reductions over time?

(Max. 200 words)

4. Results

• What levels of decarbonisation are being seen across the organisation (Scopes 1, 2 and 3)?
• What benefits has the organisation seen from this carbon reduction strategy so far?
• Have any elements of this strategy fallen short, or exceed expectations?

(Max. 200 words)

SECONDARY CRITERIA
(Max. 250 words in total for this section)

Cultural change

• How has this strategy led to sustainability changes inside and outside of the organisation?

Planning

• What research and development was carried out prior to the decarbonisation strategy being developed/delivered?

Transparency/knowledge-sharing

• Are details of this entry available within the public domain? If so, how can they be accessed?

STANDOUT STAT

Please provide one key fact/stat which you think sums up your entry – for example, levels of reduction achieved; financial savings or particular business benefits. If the entry is successful, this stat may be used on the night of the awards and in post-event editorial coverage.

CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION

The contents of this entry may be used by edie for our Awards brochures and as a case study for the edie website. If there are any elements of the entry that you do not wish to be published, please let us know in the below box.

LOGO

Please upload a high-resolution (EPS, GIFF, or similar) logo to accompany your entry. If the entry is successful, this logo will be used on the night of the awards and in post-event editorial coverage.

PHOTO(S)

Please upload up to three high-resolution photos (JPG or similar) to accompany your entry. Photos should directly relate to the business/project/product; or to the individual/team being put forward in the entry. These photos will be displayed during the awards ceremony.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (OPTIONAL)

Please use this option to provide any further references/documentation which you feel may support this entry. For example, reports/fact sheets/links to relevant online information. Please note: we cannot guarantee this information will be viewed in full by our judges, but any additional information provided will only serve to strengthen the entry. If providing multiple files here, please condense them into one zipped folder.

With less than 8 years left to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), this award is recognises the organisations that are putting social responsibility, equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of what they do. Whether it’s charitable schemes, community development projects or social equality, diversity and inclusion programmes, our judges will be looking for socially-responsible business initiatives which are driving positive change at a time when social sustainability, equality, diversity and inclusion is of paramount importance.

Please complete all fields below. We recommend that you write the body of your entry in a separate Word document and then copy and paste it into the form below, to prevent any of your entry copy being lost.

Each entry in this category will be assessed against four PRIMARY CRITERIA, as detailed below. All parts of the primary criteria are weighted equally. Please then use the SECONDARY CRITERIA field to add any information not covered in the primary criteria. Please bear in mind that the secondary criteria will only be used by judges when no clear winner can be determined using the primary criteria alone.

PRIMARY CRITERIA

Entry summary

• Please provide a clear, concise summary of the entry. Why does the organisation deserve to win the Social Sustainability, Diversity & Inclusion award?

(Max. 100 words)

1. Positive social impacts

• What was the aim of the initiative? Why was there a need for it to be developed?
• How does the initiative connect with the broader social sustainability agenda (e.g. the Sustainable Development Goals)?
• Was this initiative changed/adapted in response to the broader issues such as Covid-19 or the energy and cost of living crisis? How is it helping to drive social sustainability through these challenging times?

(Max. 200 words)

2. Ethical business behaviours

• How has the initiative championed ethical and socially sustainable behaviours and influenced the organisation and/or community in a positive way?
• What did the organisation and its people have to change or do differently in order to ensure the success of the initiative?
• How have improvements been delivered in a way that improve organisational outputs, community services, products or quality of life?

 (Max. 200 words)

3. Engagement success

• How many people did the initiative engage, and in what way(s) did it engage them?
• How is the success of the initiative being measured and what quantifiable impacts has it had on individuals or the organisation/community?
• How has the initiative identified, built or enhanced relationships with internal and external stakeholders to drive holistic success?

(Max. 200 words)

4. Legacy impacts

• What is the legacy impact of the initiative and how are ongoing and lasting social/community benefits being ensured?
• What other impacts have been realised as a result of this initiative (e.g. reputational, new business opportunities, environmental impacts, staff engagement)?
• What role is the organisation playing in improving social sustainability and/or diversity and inclusion standards across the industry and supply chain?

(Max. 200 words)

SECONDARY CRITERIA
(Max. 250 words in total for this section)

Cultural change

• What lasting social sustainability/community benefits has the initiative directly delivered?
• How has the initiative led to positive cultural changes inside and outside of the organisation?

Planning and delivery

• What research and development was carried out before the project/initiative was undertaken?
• What makes the delivery of this particular initiative stand out from other social sustainability/diversity & inclusion/community development initiatives?

Transparency/knowledge sharing

• Are the details of the entry available within the public domain? If so, how can they be accessed?

STANDOUT STAT

Please provide one key fact/stat which you think sums up your entry – for example, levels of reduction achieved; financial savings or particular business benefits. If the entry is successful, this stat may be used on the night of the awards and in post-event editorial coverage.

CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION

The contents of this entry may be used by edie for our Awards brochures and as a case study for the edie website. If there are any elements of the entry that you do not wish to be published, please let us know in the below box.

LOGO

Please upload a high-resolution (EPS, GIFF, or similar) logo of the organisation to accompany this entry. If the entry is successful, this logo will be used on the night of the awards and in post-event editorial coverage.

PHOTO(S)

Please upload up to three high-resolution photos (JPG or similar) to accompany your entry. Photos should directly relate to the business/project/product; or to the individual/team being put forward in the entry. These photos will be displayed during the awards ceremony.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (OPTIONAL)

Please use this option to provide any further references/documentation which you feel may support this entry. For example, reports/fact sheets/links to relevant online information. Please note: we cannot guarantee this information will be viewed in full by our judges, but any additional information provided will only serve to strengthen the entry. If providing multiple files here, please condense them into one zipped folder.

With organisations under increasing pressure from stakeholders to prioritise sustainability, reporting and communications is vital to increase engagement, accountability and transparency around environmental and social impacts. This award recognises the organisations that are telling their sustainability story in transparent, meaningful and innovative ways through accessible reports and effective communications. The award is open to organisations of all sizes, and judges will be looking for informative, engaging and interactive approaches that are backed up by transparent, trustworthy reporting tools and techniques.

Please complete all fields below. We recommend that you write the body of your entry in a separate Word document and then copy and paste it into the form below, to prevent any of your entry copy being lost.

Each entry in this category will be assessed against four PRIMARY CRITERIA, as detailed below. All parts of the primary criteria are weighted equally. Please then use the SECONDARY CRITERIA field to add any information not covered in the primary criteria. Please bear in mind that the secondary criteria will only be used by judges when no clear winner can be determined using the primary criteria alone.

PRIMARY CRITERIA

Entry summary

• Please provide a clear, concise summary of the entry. Why does the organisation deserve to win the Sustainability Reporting & Communications award?

(Max. 100 words)

1. Report/communications campaign content

• What does it cover and how comprehensive is it?
• What level of detail does it go into?
• Materiality – does it demonstrate real relevance to the business operations?
• Has the report been externally verified/ assured

(Max. 200 words)

2. Clarity and communication

• How transparent is the reporting/communications?
• What was the impact of your communications?
• How are different impacts (e.g. energy, water, waste, social sustainability, etc) broken down and presented?
• How effective is the report/campaign in communicating sustainability achievements?

(Max. 200 words)

3. Commitment

• How does the organisation demonstrate a clear commitment to sustainability through the report/communications campaign being entered?
• How are targets measured and how often are they reported on? Is it verified by a third party?
• How has reporting influenced your sustainability strategy (or vice-versa)?
• How is the report embedded across the business – does it factor in the TCFD recommendations, for example?

(Max. 200 words)

4. Creativity and innovation

• What was innovative about your report?
• How has the organisation taken particularly innovative approaches to maximise the reach and/or impact of the report/communications initiative?
• What else makes this entry stand out from the crowd?

(Max. 200 words)

SECONDARY CRITERIA
(Max. 250 words in total for this section)

Cultural change

• How has the report/communications initiative led to positive changes inside and outside of the organisation?
• What could other organisations learn from this approach to sustainability reporting/communications?

Planning

• What research was carried out before the report was undertaken?

Transparency/knowledge sharing

• Are the report and associated communications available within the public domain?
• If so, how can they be accessed?

STANDOUT STAT

Please provide one key fact/stat which you think sums up your entry – for example, levels of reduction achieved; financial savings or particular business benefits. If the entry is successful, this stat may be used on the night of the awards and in post-event editorial coverage.

CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION

The contents of this entry may be used by edie for our Awards brochures and as a case study for the edie website. If there are any elements of the entry that you do not wish to be published, please let us know in the below box.

LOGO

Please upload a high-resolution (EPS, GIFF, or similar) logo of the organisation to accompany this entry. If the entry is successful, this logo will be used on the night of the awards and in post-event editorial coverage.

PHOTO(S)

Please upload up to three high-resolution photos (JPG or similar) to accompany your entry. Photos should directly relate to the business/project/product; or to the individual/team being put forward in the entry. These photos will be displayed during the awards ceremony.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (OPTIONAL)

Please use this option to provide any further references/documentation which you feel may support this entry. For example, reports/fact sheets/links to relevant online information. Please note: we cannot guarantee this information will be viewed in full by our judges, but any additional information provided will only serve to strengthen the entry. If providing multiple files here, please condense them into one zipped folder.

Transport is responsible for a quarter of global energy-related greenhouse gas emissions, and its emissions are increasing at a faster rate than any other industry. This award therefore recognises the organisations that are looking to curb this trend and reduce transport emissions – from new fleets and improved efficiencies to alternative fuels, sustainable logistics and smarter business travel.  

Please complete all fields below. We recommend that you write the body of your entry in a separate Word document and then copy and paste it into the form below, to prevent any of your entry copy being lost.

Each entry in this category will be assessed against four PRIMARY CRITERIA, as detailed below. All parts of the primary criteria are weighted equally. Please then use the SECONDARY CRITERIA field to add any information not covered in the primary criteria. Please bear in mind that the secondary criteria will only be used by judges when no clear winner can be determined using the primary criteria alone.

PRIMARY CRITERIA

Entry summary

• Please provide a clear, concise summary of the entry. Why does the organisation deserve to win the Transport/Fleet Management of the Year award?

(Max. 100 words)

1. Strategy

• What is the organisation’s strategy for achieving more sustainable mobility?
• How has this strategy changed/adapted in response to the impacts of Covid-19?
• How is the initiative being put forward aligned with the organisation’s overarching purpose and objectives? E.g. delivering against new net-zero targets.

(Max. 200 words)

2. Delivery

• How was the transport/fleet management initiative managed to ensure environmental performance was prioritised?
• Was the initiative delivered on time, to plan and on budget?
• How were particular standards/systems/technologies deployed to support the initiative and maximise results?

(Max. 200 words)

3. Innovation

• What makes the organisation particularly innovative in the area of green transport/fleet management?
• How has the organisation gone beyond good practice for sustainable mobility in the past 12 months?
• What clean technologies or innovations have been utilised to enhance the environmental performance of the initiative being entered?

 (Max. 200 words)

4. Results

• Has the organisation’s work to achieve more sustainable mobility delivered good returns on investment?
• Were expected results achieved? Did any areas of work fall short, or exceed expectations?
• Beyond savings, what other benefits has the organisation seen through its transport/fleet management?

(Max. 200 words)

SECONDARY CRITERIA
(Max. 250 words - in total for this section)

Realising transformational change

• How does this entry go beyond ‘business as usual’?
• How has the organisation aligned its work in the area of green mobility with global climate and sustainability frameworks (e.g. science-based targets, the Sustainable Development Goals)?

Transparency/knowledge-sharing

• What can other green transport/fleet management projects learn from the experience of this entry?
• Are details of this entry available within the public domain? If so, how can they be accessed?

STANDOUT STAT

Please provide one key fact/stat which you think sums up your entry – for example, levels of reduction achieved; financial savings or particular business benefits. If the entry is successful, this stat may be used on the night of the awards and in post-event editorial coverage.

CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION

The contents of this entry may be used by edie for our Awards brochures and as a case study for the edie website. If there are any elements of the entry that you do not wish to be published, please let us know in the below box.

LOGO

Please upload a high-resolution (EPS, GIFF, or similar) logo of the organisation to accompany this entry. If the entry is successful, this logo will be used on the night of the awards and in post-event editorial coverage.

PHOTO(S)

Please upload up to three high-resolution photos (JPG or similar) to accompany your entry. Photos should directly relate to the business/project/product; or to the individual/team being put forward in the entry. These photos will be displayed during the awards ceremony.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (OPTIONAL)

Please use this option to provide any further references/documentation which you feel may support this entry. For example, reports/fact sheets/links to relevant online information. Please note: we cannot guarantee this information will be viewed in full by our judges, but any additional information provided will only serve to strengthen the entry. If providing multiple files here, please condense them into one zipped folder.

Water and waste representing two critical elements of an organisation’s environmental footprint on the journey to net-zero. With that in mind, this new combined award recognises strategies and projects that drive reductions in either, or both, areas and are championing resource efficiency. Judges will be looking for projects that reduce or enhance impacts, increase stakeholder engagement and ultimately advance us towards a circular economy.

Please complete all fields below. We recommend that you write the body of your entry in a separate Word document and then copy and paste it into the form below, to prevent any of your entry copy being lost.

Each entry in this category will be assessed against four PRIMARY CRITERIA, as detailed below. All parts of the primary criteria are weighted equally. Please then use the SECONDARY CRITERIA field to add any information not covered in the primary criteria. Please bear in mind that the secondary criteria will only be used by judges when no clear winner can be determined using the primary criteria alone.

PRIMARY CRITERIA

Entry summary

• Please provide a clear, concise summary of the entry. Why does the organisation deserve to win the Water, Waste & Resource Management award?

(Max. 100 words)

1. Strategy

• What is the organisation’s strategy for reducing water/waste and driving resource efficiency?
• How has this strategy changed/adapted over time to ensure continual improvement?
• How is the strategy aligned with the organisation’s purpose and sustainability objectives in relation to resource efficiency and the circular economy?

(Max. 200 words)

2. Delivery

• How were the standout water/waste management projects delivered and who was responsible for delivering them?
• Were these projects delivered on time, to plan and on budget?
• How were particular standards/systems/technologies deployed to maximise results?

(Max. 200 words)

3. Innovation

• What makes the organisation particularly innovative in the area of water/waste management and resource efficiency?
• How has the organisation gone beyond good practice for water/waste management and resource efficiency in the past 12 months?
• How are technological innovations being utilised by the organisation to deliver further improvements in this area?

(Max. 200 words)

4. Results

• Has the organisation’s water/waste management progress delivered good returns on investment?
• Were expected results achieved? Did any projects/initiatives fall short in any areas, or exceed expectations?
• Beyond savings, what other benefits has the organisation seen through its water/waste management and broaderresource efficiency activities?

(Max. 200 words)

SECONDARY CRITERIA
(Max. 250 words in total for this section)

Cultural change

• How has this entry led to sustainability changes inside and outside of the organisation?

Planning

• What research and development was carried out prior to particular water/waste management/resource efficiency initiatives being undertaken?

Transparency/knowledge-sharing

• Are details of this entry available within the public domain? If so, how can they be accessed?

STANDOUT STAT

Please provide one key fact/stat which you think sums up your entry – for example, levels of reduction achieved; financial savings or particular business benefits. If the entry is successful, this stat may be used on the night of the awards and in post-event editorial coverage.

CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION

The contents of this entry may be used by edie for our Awards brochures and as a case study for the edie website. If there are any elements of the entry that you do not wish to be published, please let us know in the below box.

LOGO

Please upload a high-resolution (EPS, GIFF, or similar) logo of the organisation to accompany this entry. If the entry is successful, this logo will be used on the night of the awards and in post-event editorial coverage.

PHOTO(S)

Please upload up to three high-resolution photos (JPG or similar) to accompany your entry. Photos should directly relate to the business/project/product; or to the individual/team being put forward in the entry. These photos will be displayed during the awards ceremony.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (OPTIONAL)

Please use this option to provide any further references/documentation which you feel may support this entry. For example, reports/fact sheets/links to relevant online information. Please note: we cannot guarantee this information will be viewed in full by our judges, but any additional information provided will only serve to strengthen the entry. If providing multiple files here, please condense them into one zipped folder.

Launched last year and back by popular demand, this award is all about taking action to protect, restore and enhance nature. The award is open to any organisation-led project which aims to reduce impacts on nature and/or protect and restore ecosystems. From local biodiversity initiatives and credible offset programmes through to innovative supplier partnerships and the delivery of climate-positive solutions – our judges will be looking for projects which build effectively embed nature and biodiversity into corporate sustainability.

Please complete all fields below. We recommend that you write the body of your entry in a separate Word document and then copy and paste it into the form below, to prevent any of your entry copy being lost.

Each entry in this category will be assessed against four PRIMARY CRITERIA, as detailed below. All parts of the primary criteria are weighted equally. Please then use the SECONDARY CRITERIA field to add any information not covered in the primary criteria. Please bear in mind that the secondary criteria will only be used by judges when no clear winner can be determined using the primary criteria alone.

PRIMARY CRITERIA

Entry summary

• Please provide a clear, concise summary of the entry. Why does the entry deserve to win the Nature and Biodiversity Project of the Year award?

(Max. 100 words)

1. Objectives and method

• What nature/biodiversity challenge was this project seeking to solve? What research and development was carried out before the project was undertaken?
• Who were the key stakeholders involved in delivering the project?
• How (if at all) was the project refined/adapted in light of the Covid-19 pandemic?
• What wider environmental/social benefits was the project seeking to deliver?

(Max. 200 words)

2. Delivery and collaboration

• How has the project effectively supported nature restoration and/or enhanced biodiversity – what was the process involved?
• How did the project help to embed nature/biodiversity principles into the corporate sustainability strategy of the organisation(s) involved?
• How many people/organisations did the project engage, and in what way(s) did it engage/influence them?

(Max. 200 words)

3. Nature/biodiversity success

• Which aspects of nature/biodiversity benefited from this project, and why?
• What frameworks and principles have been used to drive and measure this success – e.g. Sustainable Development Goals framework, Biodiversity Net Gain Principles, Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures
• How has the project identified/built/enhanced relationships with internal and external stakeholders to drive holistic success?

(Max. 200 words)

4. Legacy impacts

• How does this initiative support the broader climate action agenda? And how does it connect with the broader nature/biodiversity agenda?
• What is the legacy impact of this project and how are ongoing and lasting environmental/social benefits being ensured?
• What other impacts have been realised as a result of this initiative (e.g. reputational, new business opportunities, environmental impacts, etc)?
• How will this initiative evolve and adapt over time? What are the future plans?

(Max. 200 words)

SECONDARY CRITERIA
(Max. 250 words in total for this section)

Cultural change

• What social/community benefits has the project helped to deliver?
• How has the initiative led to positive changes within the organisations/communities involved?

Planning and delivery

• What makes the delivery of this particular project stand out from other nature-based sustainability and biodiversity initiatives?

Transparency/knowledge sharing

• Are the details of the entry available within the public domain? If so, how can they be accessed?

STANDOUT STAT

Please provide one key fact/stat which you think sums up your entry – for example, levels of reduction achieved; financial savings or particular business benefits. If the entry is successful, this stat may be used on the night of the awards and in post-event editorial coverage.

CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION

The contents of this entry may be used by edie for our Awards brochures and as a case study for the edie website. If there are any elements of the entry that you do not wish to be published, please let us know in the below box.

LOGO

Please upload a high-resolution (EPS, GIFF, or similar) logo of the organisation to accompany this entry. If the entry is successful, this logo will be used on the night of the awards and in post-event editorial coverage.

PHOTO(S)

Please upload up to three high-resolution photos (JPG or similar) to accompany your entry. Photos should directly relate to the business/project/product; or to the individual/team being put forward in the entry. These photos will be displayed during the awards ceremony.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (OPTIONAL)

Please use this option to provide any further references/documentation which you feel may support this entry. For example, reports/fact sheets/links to relevant online information. Please note: we cannot guarantee this information will be viewed in full by our judges, but any additional information provided will only serve to strengthen the entry. If providing multiple files here, please condense them into one zipped folder.