Please click on the categories below to view the criteria and questions.
Entries open - Tuesday 29 June
Entries close - Friday 1 October
Prices:
£159+VAT if entered by Friday 3 September
£199+VAT from 4 September
£100+VAT - for entries into the SME of the Year category. Entries into the SME category are free for organisations that employ up to 50 employees - the promo code will be provided during the entry process.
We recommend you preparing your answers in a word document first, before uploading to the online entry form. Please see the terms and conditions of entry here.
Special Awards
This special award will be given to an individual who has dedicated their career to the advancement of corporate sustainability and achieved exemplary success. The winner of this award will be selected by the edie team with input from the judging panel. Previous Lifetime Achievement Award-winners include former Unilever chief executive Paul Polman, Forum for the Future founder-director Jonathon Porritt, and former director of the University of Cambridge Institute of Sustainability Leadership (CISL), Dame Polly Courtice.
Projects and Initiatives
To achieve good development on a planet stressed by climate change and diminishing natural resources, our buildings must be sustainable. This award celebrates the businesses that are looking to achieve a more sustainable future for the built environment through green building projects and sustainable infrastructure developments.
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
Tell us the story
- 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)
- Strategy
- What is the organisation’s strategy for achieving a more sustainable built environment?
- How has this strategy changed/adapted over time to ensure continual improvement?
- How is the project being entered aligned with the organisation’s purpose and objectives?
(Max. 200 words)
- 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?
- How were particular standards/systems/technologies deployed to support the project and maximise results?
(Max. 200 words)
- 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 12 months – particularly in light of the impacts of Covid-19?
- What clean technologies or innovations have been utilised to enhance the environmental performance of the project?
(Max. 200 words)
- 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 sustainable built environment activities?
(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. science-based targets, the Sustainable Development Goals)?
Transparency/knowledge-sharing
- What can other built environment projects learn from your experience?
- 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.
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.
Open to organisations of all industry types and sizes, this award recognises those that have delivered a successful marketing campaign which engages key external stakeholders with sustainability products/services, or corporate social responsibility (CSR) achievements. Judges will be looking for highly innovative and inspiring marketing and/or advertising projects which avoid corporate greenwash and lead to a tangible increase in engagement and actions around key sustainability issues.
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
Tell us the story
- Please provide a clear, concise summary of the entry. Why does the organisation deserve to win the Consumer Engagement/Marketing Campaign of the Year award?
(Max 100 words)
- Implementing the strategy
- Why was there a need for a new green consumer 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)
- 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)
- Culture and engagement
- What steps were taken to overcome any immediate engagement barriers or cultural challenges?
- What impact did the coronavirus pandemic have on the delivery of this campaign, from a cultural/engagement perspective?
- How were different forms of media and communication used to ensure effective engagement with the target audience?
(Max 200 words)
- Results and continuation
- What impact has this campaign had on consumers so far?
- What impact has this campaign on the organisation itself so far?
- 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 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.
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 overcome key engagement challenges; demonstrate tangible change, and empower staff and other key stakeholders to go beyond expectations to protect our environment. Please note: this award is aimed at environmental/social sustainability initiatives and is not suitable for health & safety programmes or other generic engagement 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
Tell us the story
- 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)
- Implementing the strategy
- What environmental 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)
- 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)
- 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)
- Results and continuation
- What impact has the campaign had? What changes have your employees brought about in the world? Please provide hard measures where possible on the environmental 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.
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 proactive energy management, this award is for organisations of all industry types and sizes that have delivered ambitious energy projects and initiatives. From energy efficiency programmes and onsite energy management solutions through to renewable energy rollouts and smart grid systems – 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
Tell us the story
- Please provide a clear, concise summary of the entry. Why does the organisation deserve to win the Energy Management Project of the Year award?
(Max. 100 words)
- 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)
- 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)
- 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)
- 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.
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.
Launched last year and back by popular demand, 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 credible strategies which seek to drastically reduce emissions through clean technologies, innovative energy systems and unique 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
Tell us the story
- 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)
- 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)
- 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)
- 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)
- 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.
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 9 years left to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), this award is dedicated to those who are putting social responsibility and ethics at the very heart of what they do. Whether it’s charitable schemes, community development projects or social equality programmes, the award recognises the very best in socially-responsible business initiatives at a time when social sustainability and community development is critical.
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
Tell us the story
- Please provide a clear, concise summary of the entry. Why does the organisation deserve to win the Social Sustainability & Community Development award?
(Max. 100 words)
- 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)?
- How was this initiative changed/adapted in response to the coronavirus crisis; and how is it helping to drive a green recovery from the pandemic?
(Max. 200 words)
- Ethical business behaviours
- How has the initiative championed ethical and socially sustainable behaviours and influenced the community in a positive way?
- What did the organisation 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 community services, products or quality of life?
(Max. 200 words)
- 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 impact on individuals has it had thus far?
- How has the initiative identified/built/enhanced relationships with internal and external stakeholders to drive holistic success?
(Max. 200 words)
- Legacy impacts
- What is the legacy impact of the scheme and how are ongoing and lasting community 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 is the organisation continuing to question its own ethical assumptions and standards to challenge existing business practice in this area?
(Max. 200 words)
SECONDARY CRITERIA
(Max. 250 words in total for this section)
Cultural change
- What lasting 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 and 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.
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.
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
Tell us the story
- Please provide a clear, concise summary of the entry. Why does the organisation deserve to win the Sustainability Reporting & Communications award?
(Max. 100 words)
- 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)
- 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)
- 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)
- 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.
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 celebrates the organisations that are looking to curb this trend via initiatives that may include fleet management, alternative fuels, more sustainable logistics or 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
Tell us the story
- 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)
- 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)
- 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)
- 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)
- 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.
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.
Open to any waste management or resource efficiency project, this award recognises the organisations that have achieved significant, tangible reductions in ‘waste’ and are helping to advance the circular economy through resource efficiency, stakeholder engagement and innovative new business models.
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
Tell us the story
- Please provide a clear, concise summary of the entry. Why does the organisation deserve to win the Waste Management & Resource Efficiency award?
(Max. 100 words)
- Strategy
- What is the organisation’s strategy for reducing 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 the circular economy?
(Max. 200 words)
- Delivery
- How were the standout waste management/resource efficiency 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)
- Innovation
- What makes the organisation particularly innovative in the area of waste management and resource efficiency?
- How has the organisation gone beyond good practice for 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)
- Results
- Has the organisation’s waste management/resource efficiency 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 waste management/resource 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 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.
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.
Recognising the best examples of effective water management, this award is open to organisations of all industry type and sizes who have ramped up efforts around water use, be it through efficiency, effluent reduction, risk management strategies, collaboration, footprinting and data management, or tackling global water scarcity.
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
Tell us the story
- Please provide a clear, concise summary of the entry. Why does the organisation deserve to win the Water Management award?
(Max. 100 words)
- Strategy
- What is the organisation’s strategy for reducing water use and measuring performance?
- How has this strategy changed/adapted over time to ensure continual improvement?
- How is the strategy aligned with the organisation’s purpose and objectives?
(Max. 200 words)
- Delivery
- How were the standout water management initiatives/projects delivered and who was responsible for delivering them?
- Were these water management projects delivered on time, to plan and on budget?
- How were particular standards/systems/technologies deployed to maximise results?
(Max. 200 words)
- Innovation
- What makes the organisation particularly innovative in the area of water management?
- How has the organisation gone beyond good practice for water management in the past 12 months?
- How are technological innovations being utilised by the organisation to deliver further water management improvements?
(Max. 200 words)
- Results
- Has the organisation’s water 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 management 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 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.
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.
We are reaching a crucial tipping point for nature. Brand-new for 2022, this award is all about taking action to restore nature and enhance biodiversity. 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
Tell us the story
- 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)
- 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
- 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.
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.
Innovation and Industry Leadership
This award recognises excellence in both sustainability products and sustainably-designed products. The award is open to entrepreneurs, developers and organisations that have created or refined a particular product or solution which promises to deliver significant environmental or social sustainability improvements – ideally with results already being proven.
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
Tell us the story
- Please provide a clear, concise summary of the product, explaining exactly what it is and how it works, as simply as possible.
(Max. 100 words)
- Purpose
- Why has this product been developed or refined?
- How could the product help to deliver large-scale environmental improvements?
- What is the market opportunity for the product?
(Max. 200 words)
2. Level of innovation
- What makes the product truly ‘innovative’?
- How does the product differ from traditional approaches or existing products/systems?
- How do the ‘innovative’ aspects of this product enhance/embed sustainability?
(Max. 200 words)
3. Application
- Where and how can this product be used?
- Does the product offer financial benefits for the user?
- How could the innovation be applied across the wider economy, and is that the plan?
(Max. 200 words)
4. Installation/use
- How easily can the product be installed/retrofitted?
- Are there interruptions to business operations/existing processes during installation?
- Does the product require specialist maintenance and/or training once operational?
(Max. 200 words)
5. Results
- What savings/efficiencies/sustainability improvements does the product drive?
- What other potential applications/benefits could the product have in the future?
- What must happen next to scale-up the innovation on a national/global scale?
(Max. 200 words)
SECONDARY CRITERIA
(Max. 250 words - in total for this section)
Cultural change
- How has the innovation led to positive changes among the places where it has been used so far?
Planning
- What research and development was carried out before the product launch?
Transparency/knowledge sharing
- Are the details of the product 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.
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.
This award recognises and celebrates the organisations and entrepreneurs that are re-thinking the way we make, use and re-use materials to advance a circular economy. The award is open to organisations of all sizes that have taken innovative circular economy approaches – from green packaging innovations and clever product designs through to scaling-up closed-loop business models and driving circularity through the supply chain.
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
Tell us the story
- Please provide a clear, concise summary of the entry. Why does the organisation deserve to win the Circular Economy Innovation of the Year award?
(Max. 100 words)
- Strategy
- What is the organisation’s strategy for advancing the circular economy?
- What products and/or systems has the organisation put in place to deliver that strategy?
- How does the circular economy innovation being entered align with the organisation’s overarching purpose and sustainability/CSR objectives?
(Max. 200 words)
- Delivery
- How was the circular economy innovation delivered and who was responsible for delivering it?
- Was the innovation delivered on time, to plan and on budget?
- How were particular standards/systems/technologies deployed to maximise results?
(Max. 200 words)
- Innovation
- What makes this ‘innovation’ innovative? How does it differ from traditional approaches or products/systems?
- How are technological/social innovations being utilised by the organisation to deliver further improvements in this area?
- How is the circular economy innovation disrupting existing approaches/products/systems outside of the organisation?
(Max. 200 words)
- Results
- Has much ‘waste’ has been avoided as a direct result of this circular economy innovation?
- Beyond savings, what other benefits has the organisation seen through the circular economy innovation?
- What can other organisations learn from this innovation?
(Max. 200 words)
SECONDARY CRITERIA
(Max. 250 words - in total for this section)
Cultural change
- How has the circular economy innovation led to sustainability changes inside the organisation? E.g. staff engagement/behavioural change.
- How has the circular economy innovation led to sustainability outside the organisation? E.g. collaboration/industry transformation.
Planning and the future
- How much research and development was carried out prior the circular economy innovation being developed?
- What is the potential for this circular economy innovation? Could it be scaled-up/used by other organisations?
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.
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.
This award is open to any consultancy or advisory firm that have delivered substantial and quantifiable improvements in the environmental and/or social sustainability of their clients. Specifically, the judges will be looking for consultancies that are going above and beyond normal practice and ultimately ‘walking the walk’ with sustainability themselves to deliver tangible results.
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
Tell us the story
- Please provide a clear, concise summary of the entry. Why does the organisation deserve to be crowned the winner of Consultancy of the Year?
(Max 100 words)
- Customer service
- What green services is the consultancy offering and how is it promoting sustainable behaviour amongst its clients?
- How does the consultancy demonstrate a bespoke client focus to guarantee complete customer satisfaction?
- How is the consultancy helping clients continually adapt to emerging risks and opportunities?
(Max. 200 words)
- Delivery and results
- How has the consultancy demonstrated excellence in its delivery for clients?
- What results has this work driven?
- How are the key learnings from these projects being shared across, or outside of, the consultancy’s client base?
(Max. 200 words)
- Going above and beyond
- How has the consultancy gone beyond client expectations and really raised the bar?
- Has the consultancy’s work driven change on a wider scale (outside of its clients) and, if so, how?
- How has the consultancy championed environmental and social sustainability during the coronavirus crisis; and how is it helping to drive a green recovery from the pandemic?
(Max. 200 words)
- ‘Walking the walk’
- What steps has the consultancy taken to reduce its own operational environmental footprints?
- How is environmental and social sustainability embedded in the culture and purpose of the consultancy?
- What other work is the consultancy doing to shape or promote the wider climate agenda?
(Max. 200 words)
SECONDARY CRITERIA
(Max. 250 words in total for this section)
Cultural change
- How is sustainability embedded in the culture of the consultancy?
- How is the consultancy leading changes inside and outside of its own operations?
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.
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.
OPEN TO ANY INVESTORS OR FUND MANAGER WITH INVESTMENTS IN THE UK
Sustainable, social responsible investing is a crucial enabler on the road to tackling climate change and developing truly ‘sustainable’ economies. With that in mind, this award recognises and celebrates investors that are championing Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) criteria and ramping up their investments in green businesses and industries to deliver a more sustainable, fair and resilient 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 five 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
Tell us the story
- Please provide a clear, concise summary of the entry. Why does this organisation deserve to be crowned edie’s ESG Investor of the Year?
(Max. 100 words)
- ESG leadership
- How has the organisation developed and implemented approaches in line with Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) criteria?
- What specific examples are there of successful ESG investments, processes and activities carried out by the organisation?
- How does the organisation see ESG investment issues evolving over the next few years, and how is the organisation going to address these changes?
(Max. 200 words)
- Client engagement
- How have existing and potential clients interacted with and responded to the organisation’s ESG investment approach?
- How are you supporting and communicating with your clients and partners when it comes to scaling up sustainable/ethical investments?
- How do you decide upon a sustainable/ethical investment over others? What methods of analysis or screening processes are used? And how are these processes weeding out ‘unsustainable’ investments?
(Max. 200 words)
- Delivering results
- What new sustainable investment ideas or changes have you incorporated over the past 12 months
- What resources are being dedicated to the ESG side of investing (e.g. staff, money, analysts)?
- How has the organisation’s sustainable/ethical investment practices lead to tangible environmental/social change? Has the organisation used sustainable/ethical investing to gain a competitive edge and maximise stakeholder benefits?
(Max. 200 words)
- ‘Walking the walk’
- What steps has the organisation taken to reduce its own operational environmental footprints and enhance social sustainability? How is environmental and social sustainability embedded in the culture and purpose of the organisation?
- How has the organisation’s sustainable/ethical investment focus helped to drive change across the wider industry (outside of own operations)?
- What other work is the organisation doing to shape or promote the wider climate agenda?
(Max. 200 words)
SECONDARY CRITERIA
(Max. 250 words in total for this section)
Realising transformational change
- How is the organisation engaging in ESG investment issues at a national/international level to help shape the debate around green finance (e.g. advocacy, input into consultations, collaborations, etc)
- How does this entry go beyond ‘business as usual’ for the investment community (considering how many other investors are now placing an increased focus on ESG criteria)?
- How has the organisation aligned itself with global climate and sustainability frameworks (e.g. science-based targets, the Sustainable Development Goals)?
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; investments made; financial savings or particular benefits driven. If the entry is successful, this stat may be used on the night of the awards and in post-event editorial coverage.
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.
CATEGORY OPEN TO ANY ORGANISATION EMPLOYING FEWER THAN 250 EMPLOYEES
ENTRY FOR THIS CATEGORY IS FREE FOR ORGANISATIONS THAT EMPLOY UP TO 50 EMPLOYEES. THE EDIE TEAM WILL BE VALIDATING ALL ORGANISATION SIZES VIA COMPANIES HOUSE - the free code will be provided during the entry process.
As the backbone of the economy, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have a huge part to play in driving the green economy forward. This award shines a light on the small-but-mighty organisations and social enterprises that have taken their environmental, social and financial performance to new heights in an effort to achieve a sustainable future, today.
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
Tell us the story
- Please provide a clear, concise summary of the entry. Why does this organisation deserve to be crowned edie’s SME of the Year?
(Max. 100 words)
- Business leadership
- What new, bold actions has the organisation taken within the past 12 months to take the lead on environmental and/or social sustainability?
- What specific progress has the organisation made across the key areas of Energy, Resources, Mobility, and The Built Environment?
- How did the organisation champion environmental and social sustainability during the coronavirus crisis; and how is it helping to drive a green recovery from the pandemic?
(Max. 200 words)
- Empowerment and engagement
- Who is responsible for developing/implementing sustainability targets and driving performance across the organisation, and how is that performance being measured and incentivised?
- How is sustainability being effectively embedded within the core business and aligned with its overarching purpose?
- How has the organisation engaged with its various stakeholders (employees, customers, investors etc) and its local community on key sustainability issues?
(Max. 200 words)
- Delivering results
- What environmental/social changes and improvements has the organisation seen as a result of its recent sustainability commitments?
- How has the organisation used sustainability to gain a competitive edge and maximise stakeholder benefits?
- How has the organisation’s sustainability progress helped to drive change across the wider industry (outside of own operations)?
(Max. 200 words)
- Achieving a sustainable future
- How is the organisation managing business growth/operational changes against environmental impact?
- What focus has the organisation placed on supporting the next generation of sustainability professionals and leaders?
- What is the organisation’s sustainability strategy for the future? And how does this strategy reflect the global climate agenda?
(Max. 200 words)
SECONDARY CRITERIA
(Max. 250 words in total for this section)
Realising transformational change
- What actions has the organisation taken – specifically within the past 12 months – to accelerate progress around sustainability?
- How does this entry go beyond ‘business as usual’?
- How has the organisation aligned itself with global climate and sustainability frameworks (e.g. science-based targets, the Sustainable Development Goals)?
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.
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.
The transition to a environmentally and socially sustainable, net-zero carbon economy will only be achieved through powerful industry collaborations and cross-sector partnerships. This brand-new award for 2022 is all about collaboration in action. The award can be entered by an individual organisation, or organisations, that have effectively worked with suppliers/partners, or by collective initiatives and partnerships as a whole.
Judges will be looking for examples of organisations working effectively with one another to accelerate change, reduce impacts, build resilience and promote sustainable development.
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
Tell us the story
- Please provide a clear, concise summary of the entry. Who was involved in the project, and why does it deserve to win the Partnership and Collaboration of the Year award?
(Max. 100 words)
- Leadership and vision
- Why was this collaboration/partnership needed, and what was the overarching goal the project?
- How have the organisations involved demonstrated individual/collective leadership to deliver the desired aims?
- What were the key factors which made this particular collaborative project so successful?
(Max. 200 words)
2. Benchmarking and measurement
- What impact areas were identified for improvement and where did the responsibility lie?
- What targets did the organisation/collective set for themselves/suppliers/industry to drive sustainability?
- What systems/standards/requirements were put in place to accelerate progress, and how was this progress measured and benchmarked?
(Max. 200 words)
3. Engagement and buy-in
- How did the organisation/collective drive engagement with key stakeholders to achieve success?
- What processes were put in place to overcome any particular challenges or issues related to the collaborative project (e.g. non-compliance)?
- How did the organisation/collective promote collaboration and innovation across the broader industry/supply chain?
(Max. 200 words)
4. The results
- What results has this project driven in terms of sustainability/climate/social impacts?
- How has the respective organisations’ own procurement and/or sustainability strategies changed as a result of this project?
- How has the project led to wider change outside of the organisations involved – what plans are in place, in this regard?
(Max. 200 words)
SECONDARY CRITERIA
(Max. 250 words in total for this section)
Cultural change
- How has this partnership/collaboration project led to positive changes inside and outside of the organisations involved?
- What could other organisations/partnerships learn from this approach?
Planning
- What levels of research and development was carried out before the partnership/collaborative initiative was undertaken?
- How far up/down the supply chain did those plans go and what methods of assessments were used?
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.
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.
The Changemakers
ENTRY TO THIS AWARD IS FREE FOR ALL MEMBERS OF EDIE’S 30 UNDER 30 INITIATIVE (ALL YEAR GROUPS) – BUT CAN STILL BE ENTERED BY NON-MEMBERS. 30 Under 30 members please contact carlastaden@fav-house.com for your code
- DIRECT ENTRIES AND NOMINATIONS WELCOME
This special award is all about shining a light on the outstanding efforts and achievements of inspiring young sustainability and environmental professionals who are driving positive change within their organisation and/or across the low-carbon economy. The award is open to any employee, apprentice, sustainability or energy professional under the age of 30 (as of 31 December 2021), and it can be entered for directly or through nomination.
Please complete all fields below on behalf of the nominee. We recommend you write the body of your entry in a word document and then cut and paste it into the form below to prevent work being lost.
Each entry will be assessed against four primary criteria detailed below. All primary criteria are weighted equally. Please use the secondary criteria field to add any information not covered in the primary criteria. Please bear in mind secondary criteria will be used by judges when no clear winner can be determined using the primary criteria alone.
PRIMARY CRITERIA
Tell us the story
- Please provide a clear, concise summary of the nominee and briefly put forward your/their case for winning this award.
(Max. 100 words)
- Responsibility and initiative
- What role does the individual play within the organisation and how have they progressed in this role so far?
- What skills and competencies has the individual demonstrated?
- What examples are there of the individual going above and beyond expectations to deliver results?
(Max. 200 words)
2. Commitment and impact
- How has the individual demonstrated commitment to the overarching vision/strategy, and to the wider sustainability agenda?
- What impact has the individual had on the team and the strategy?
- What examples are there of the individual overcoming a particular challenge to deliver success?
(Max. 200 words)
3. Career development
- What makes this individual one of the sustainability leaders of tomorrow?
- What career aims and aspirations does the individual have within the sustainability/energy field?
- What has been the individual’s biggest career success to date?
(Max. 200 words)
SECONDARY CRITERIA
(Max. 250 words in total for this section)
Raising industry standards
- How has the individual displayed a passion for the global climate agenda?
- How is the individual effectively engaging with others to drive engagement with the global climate agenda?
- What skills has the individual displayed in encouraging and driving action outside of their organisation?
Transparency/knowledge-sharing
- Are the details of this entry available within the public domain? If so, where and how can those details be accessed?
WRITTEN ENDORSEMENT
(Max. 200 words in total for this section)
Please provide a short, written endorsement from the individual’s direct manager or a senior colleague in the business. Please indicate the endorser’s name and job title within the box.
HEADSHOT & COMPANY LOGO
Please upload a high-resolution (EPS, GIFF, or similar) headshot and company logo of the individual’s 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.
This special award is all about teamwork and collaboration; recognising the teams in which every member has made a positive difference. The award is open to any in-house sustainability/energy team (consisting of a minimum of two people) that has delivered tangible environmental improvements. Judges will be looking for those that have displayed effective and dynamic teamwork, strong values and innovative approaches to achieve success.
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
Tell us the story
- Please provide a clear, concise summary of the entry. Why does the team deserve to win this award?
(Max. 100 words)
- Teamwork and vision
- What is the structure of the team and what are the individual roles?
- How has the team worked effectively together to drive the sustainability/energy strategy of their organisation, or of the broader social/environmental agenda?
- How did the team work effectively together to overcome operational challenges associated with the Covid-19 pandemic (e.g. working from home) to ensure projects continued to be delivered over the past 12 months?
(Max. 200 words)
- Inspiration and engagement
- How has the team inspired and empowered others to take new sustainable business actions and/or change behaviours?
- What skills and techniques have individuals within the team displayed in engaging with key stakeholders to drive their vision forward?
- How has the team displayed business leadership qualities to achieve desired outcomes?
(Max. 200 words)
- Commitment and delivery
- How has the team demonstrated full commitment to the vision/strategy, and to the wider sustainability agenda?
- What results have the team driven through their collective work and approach?
- How is the team leading by example when it comes to achieving a sustainable future for their organisation?
(Max. 200 words)
- Going above and beyond
- What skills and qualities have individuals within the team displayed to make their vision and approach stand out?
- Has this team’s work driven change on a wider scale (outside of the organisation) and, if so, how?
- What future plans does the team have in place to continue to drive the sustainable business agenda forward?
(Max. 200 words)
SECONDARY CRITERIA
(Max. 250 words in total for this section)
Raising industry standards
- How has the team displayed a passion for the global climate agenda?
- How is the team effectively engaging with other teams/departments to drive engagement with the global climate agenda?
- What leadership traits have the team collectively displayed in encouraging and driving action outside of their organisation?
Transparency/knowledge-sharing
- Are the details of this entry available within the public domain? If so, where and how can those details be accessed?
STANDOUT ACHIEVEMENT
Please provide one key achievement from 2021 which you think sums up your entry – for example, levels of reduction achieved; financial savings or other business benefits driven. If the entry is successful, this achievement may be used on the night of the awards and in post-event editorial coverage.
LOGO
Please upload a high-resolution (EPS, GIFF, or similar) logo of the team’s 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.
TEAM PHOTO(S)
Please upload up to three high-resolution photos (JPG or similar) of the team – or the individuals within it – to accompany your entry. Please list the team member names in order in the file name. These photos will be displayed during the awards ceremony.
TEAM NAMES
Please list the full names and job titles of every member of the team which this entry pertains to.
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.
ENTRY TO THIS AWARD IS FREE FOR ALL PREMIUM MEMBERS OF THE NET-ZERO LEADERS CLUB – BUT CAN STILL BE ENTERED BY OTHER MEMBERS AND NON-MEMBERS. Premium Members please contact carlastaden@fav-house.com for your code
All shortlisted finalists will get one year affiliate Energy Institute membership which is worth £120.
- DIRECT ENTRIES AND NOMINATIONS WELCOME
This special award recognises outstanding individual performances when it comes to decarbonising business. Held in association with the Energy Institute, the award celebrates the in-house energy and carbon leaders, managers and practitioners who are accelerating progress towards net-zero emissions.
Entrants are not required to work for organisations which have a firm net-zero target in place, but our judges will be looking for leaders who are implementing and enhancing their organisation’s energy efficiency strategies; deploying new energy technologies and systems; and engaging employees and other key stakeholders to improve energy performance on the road to a net-zero carbon 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 five 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
Tell us the story
- Please provide a clear, concise summary of the entry. Why does this individual deserve to win this award?
(Max. 100 words)
- Leadership and vision
- How has the individual driven forward the net-zero carbon/energy management progress of their organisation, or the broader net-zero agenda?
- What plans, measures and technologies has the individual developed and implemented to improve energy performance and/or cut carbon?
- How has the individual taken a particularly innovative and visionary approach to energy and carbon management over the past 12 months?
(Max. 200 words)
- Delivery and engagement
- What specific actions has the individual taken to achieve energy management and/or carbon reduction goals?
- How has the individual overcome challenges associated with the Covid-19 pandemic to ensure energy management and carbon reduction goals have remained focused on throughout the organisation?
- How has the individual informed, educated and engaged customers, colleagues and/or the supply chain to enhance their organisation’s energy management and decarbonisation approach?
(Max. 200 words)
- Building the business case
- How did the individual gain buy-in from senior management around key energy/net-zero projects?
- What skills did the individual display in securing funding for particular energy management projects or initiatives?
- How has the individual demonstrated a sound commercial understanding to guarantee the success of particular energy/carbon projects or initiatives?
(Max. 200 words)
- Innovation
- How has the individual innovated or pioneered new approaches to achieve energy management and/or carbon reduction success?
- In what ways has the individual promoted technological innovations within their organisation to accelerate decarbonisation progress?
- How else has the individual innovated and thought outside of the box to ensure continual improvement around energy management and net-zero?
(Max. 200 words)
- Results
- How has this person identified, measured and reported impacts to gauge the effectiveness of the overall strategy and specific projects and initiatives?
- What energy and carbon savings has the individual directly helped their organisation achieve?
- What other results has the individual driven through their energy management leadership (e.g. environmental, financial, organisational, personal)?
(Max. 200 words)
SECONDARY CRITERIA
(Max. 250 words in total for this section)
Raising industry standards
- How has the individual taken a strategic approach to accelerate the broader energy/net-zero agenda?
- How has the individual shown a commitment to enhance the contribution that decarbonisation can make to society?
- How has the individual championed energy/net-zero among the younger generation, and promoted greater diversity in the energy field?
Transparency/knowledge-sharing
- Are the details of this entry available within the public domain?
- If so, where and how can those details be accessed?
STANDOUT ACHIEVEMENT
Please provide one key achievement from 2021 which you think sums up your entry – for example, levels of reduction achieved; financial savings or other business benefits driven. If the entry is successful, this achievement may be used on the night of the awards and in post-event editorial coverage.
HEADSHOT & COMPANY LOGO
Please upload a high-resolution (EPS, GIFF, or similar) headshot and company logo of the individual’s 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.
ENTRY TO THIS AWARD IS FREE FOR ALL PREMIUM MEMBERS OF THE SUSTAINABILITY LEADERS CLUB – BUT CAN STILL BE ENTERED BY OTHER MEMBERS AND NON-MEMBERS. Premium Members please contact carlastaden@fav-house.com for your code
- DIRECT ENTRIES AND NOMINATIONS WELCOME
Who will be named edie’s Sustainability Leader of the Year 2022? Recognising the sustainability strategists who are driving the CSR agenda forward, this special award is for the in-house sustainability leaders, managers and practitioners who are innovating, inspiring and initiating positive change, and those who are always willing to go the extra mile to transform business, for good.
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
Tell us the story
- Please provide a clear, concise summary of the entry. Why does this individual deserve to win this award?
(Max. 100 words)
- Leadership and vision
- How has the individual driven the sustainability strategy of their organisation, or of the broader environmental agenda?
- How has the individual demonstrated real leadership qualities in the sustainability field?
- How has the individual overcome challenges associated with the Covid-19 pandemic to continue driving sustainability throughout the organisation?
(Max. 200 words)
- Inspiration and engagement
- How has the individual inspired and empowered others to take new sustainable business actions and/or change behaviours?
- What skills and techniques has the individual displayed in engaging with key stakeholders to drive their vision forward?
- How has the individual displayed business leadership qualities and a sound commercial understanding to achieve their desired outcomes?
(Max. 200 words)
- Commitment and delivery
- How has the individual demonstrated full commitment to their vision/strategy, and to the wider sustainability agenda?
- What results has the individual driven through their own work and approaches?
- How is the individual leading by example when it comes to achieving a sustainable future for their organisation?
(Max. 200 words)
- Going above and beyond
- What skills and qualities has the individual displayed to make their vision and approach stand out?
- Has this individual’s sustainability leadership driven change on a wider scale (outside of the organisation) and, if so, how?
- What future plans does this individual have in place to continue to drive the sustainable business agenda forward?
(Max. 200 words)
SECONDARY CRITERIA
(Max. 250 words in total for this section)
Raising industry standards
- How has the individual displayed a passion for the global climate agenda?
- How is the individual effectively engaging with others to drive engagement with the global climate agenda?
- What leadership skills has the individual displayed in encouraging and driving action outside of their organisation?
Transparency/knowledge-sharing
- Are the details of this entry available within the public domain? If so, where and how can those details be accessed?
STANDOUT ACHIEVEMENT
Please provide one key achievement from 2021 which you think sums up your entry – for example, levels of reduction achieved; financial savings or other business benefits driven. If the entry is successful, this achievement may be used on the night of the awards and in post-event editorial coverage.
HEADSHOT & COMPANY LOGO
Please upload a high-resolution (EPS, GIFF, or similar) headshot and company logo of the individual’s 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.
DIRECT ENTRIES AND NOMINATIONS WELCOME
Who will be named edie’s Business Leader of the Year 2022? Recognising the inspiring leaders who are walking the walk on sustainability and driving the CSR agenda forward, this award is for the chief executives and senior executives who are leading from the top; driving positive environmental and social change within their organisations and sparking new ideas and actions in their industry and beyond.
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
Tell us the story
- Please provide a clear, concise summary of the entry. Why does this individual deserve to win this award?
(Max. 100 words)
- Leadership and vision
- How has the individual helped to shape/deliver the sustainability/CSR strategy of their organisation, or the broader environmental agenda?
- How has the individual demonstrated leadership qualities to promote environmental/social sustainability?
- How has the individual overcome challenges associated with the Covid-19 pandemic to ensure sustainability remains high on the agenda for their organisation and/or industry?
(Max. 200 words)
- Inspiration and engagement
- How has the individual inspired and empowered others to take new sustainable business actions and/or change behaviours?
- What management skills and techniques has the individual displayed in engaging with key stakeholders to drive their vision forward?
- How has the individual displayed business leadership qualities and a sound commercial understanding to achieve desired outcomes?
(Max. 200 words)
- Commitment and delivery
- How has the individual demonstrated full commitment to their organisation’s vision/strategy, and to the wider sustainability agenda?
- What direct results has the individual driven through their own work and approaches?
- How is the individual ‘walking the walk’ on sustainability and leading by example when it comes to achieving a sustainable future for their organisation?
(Max. 200 words)
- Going above and beyond
- What skills and qualities has the individual displayed to make their vision and approach stand out?
- Has this individual’s leadership driven change on a wider scale (outside of the organisation) and, if so, how?
- What future plans does this individual have in place to continue to drive the green business agenda forward?
(Max. 200 words)
SECONDARY CRITERIA
(Max. 250 words in total for this section)
Raising industry standards
- How has the individual displayed a passion for the global climate agenda?
- How is the individual effectively engaging with others to drive engagement with the global climate agenda?
- What leadership skills has the individual displayed in encouraging and driving action outside of their organisation?
Transparency/knowledge-sharing
- Are the details of this entry available within the public domain? If so, where and how can those details be accessed?
STANDOUT ACHIEVEMENT
Please provide one key achievement from 2021 which you think sums up your entry – for example, levels of reduction achieved; financial savings or other business benefits driven. If the entry is successful, this achievement may be used on the night of the awards and in post-event editorial coverage.
HEADSHOT & COMPANY LOGO
Please upload a high-resolution (EPS, GIFF, or similar) headshot and company logo of the individual’s 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.
Who will be crowned edie’s Business of the Year 2022? This special award recognises the organisation that has taken its environmental, social and financial performance to new heights in an effort to achieve a sustainable future, today. The long-standing award is for the businesses that are scaling up commitments and actions across all areas of corporate sustainability to advance the green 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 five 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
Tell us the story
- Please provide a clear, concise summary of the entry. Why does this organisation deserve to be crowned edie’s Business of the Year?
(Max. 100 words)
- Business leadership and a green recovery
- What new, bold actions has the organisation taken within the past 12 months to take the lead on sustainability; reduce environmental impacts and promote the low-carbon economy?
- What specific progress has the organisation made across the key areas of Energy, Resources, Mobility, and The Built Environment?
- How has the organisation championed environmental and social sustainability during the coronavirus crisis; and how is it helping to drive a green recovery from the pandemic?
(Max. 200 words)
- Empowerment and engagement
- Who is responsible for developing sustainability targets and driving performance, and how is that performance being measured and incentivised?
- How is sustainability being effectively embedded within the core business and aligned with its overarching purpose?
- How has the organisation engaged with its various stakeholders (employees, customers, investors etc) on key sustainability issues?
(Max. 200 words)
- Delivering results
- What environmental/social changes and improvements has the organisation seen as a result of its recent sustainability commitments?
- How has the organisation used sustainability to gain a competitive edge and maximise stakeholder benefits?
- How has the organisation’s sustainability progress helped to drive change across the wider industry (outside of own operations)?
(Max. 200 words)
- Achieving a sustainable future
- How is the organisation managing business growth/operational changes against environmental impact?
- What focus has the organisation placed on supporting the next generation of sustainability professionals and leaders?
- What is the organisation’s sustainability strategy for the future? And how does this strategy reflect the global climate agenda?
(Max. 200 words)
SECONDARY CRITERIA
(Max. 250 words in total for this section)
Realising transformational change
- What actions has the organisation taken – specifically within the past 12 months – to accelerate progress around sustainability?
- How does this entry go beyond ‘business as usual’?
- How has the organisation aligned itself with global climate and sustainability frameworks (e.g. science-based targets, the Sustainable Development Goals)?
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.
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.
