Sustainability Award

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Entry Conditions

A maximum of 1 entry per member company per award is permitted.

Your entry should contain no more than 1000 words in total.

You may upload a maximum of 5 files to support your entry.

The awards are open to ESSA members only

Deadline Date for Entry Submissions:

All entries must be received by 5PM ON FRIDAY 3 OCTOBER 2025

What is the entry criteria?

Recognizing Sustainable Innovators

What are the eligibility requirements for participation?

This award aims to recognize the ESSA member who has made remarkable strides in operating sustainably. Have you implemented significant changes to integrate sustainability into your core values and practices?

What are the judges looking for?

Our esteemed panel of judges is seeking entries that showcase exceptional environmentally sustainable practices, procedures, and policies. They are particularly interested in evidence of progress toward carbon neutrality and achieving net-zero goals. Entrants should emphasize how their business is actively implementing and effectively communicating the significance of its sustainable initiatives to stakeholders.

By highlighting your organization's commitment to sustainability and showcasing the tangible actions taken to drive positive environmental impact, you can increase your chances of being recognized as a leading force in sustainable practices within the industry.

Significant credit will be awarded to those companies who can back up their entry with third party assessments/certificates/accreditations specific to their business directly linked to sustainability. This could be the ESSA Sustainability Accreditation or something similar.

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Can you provide an overview of the key sustainability initiatives your organisation has implemented in the past year?

What specific measures has your organisation taken to reduce its carbon footprint? Please include any quantifiable results (e.g., percentage reduction in emissions, energy savings).

Has your organisation received any third-party assessments or certifications related to sustainability (e.g., ESSA Sustainability Accreditation)? If so, please provide details and explain their significance.

How has your organisation integrated sustainability into its core values and business practices? Provide examples of how these values are communicated to stakeholders (employees, customers, partners).

Describe any innovative sustainable practices or technologies your organisation has developed or adopted. How do these innovations contribute to environmental sustainability?

Outline your organisation's long-term goals for achieving carbon neutrality or net-zero emissions. What progress has been made so far, and what are the next steps?

How does your organisation engage with & educate stakeholders about your sustainability initiatives? Include any outreach or educational programmes you have implemented.

What are your organisation’s plans for future sustainability initiatives? And How do you intend to continue advancing your sustainability goals?

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