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SDG Awards

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Sustainability Awards 2025

The Forward Faster Sustainability Awards celebrate and spotlight organizations in India that have made significant strides in advancing sustainability and corporate responsibility, aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This initiative is organized by the UN Global Compact Network India (UN GCNI).

Participating gives your company the opportunity to showcase your commitment to sustainability. A panel of esteemed judges will evaluate your performance in adapting and integrating the Sustainable Development Goals into your business. Winning will give credibility to your efforts, and visibility to your company.

Winners will receive:

  • Recognition and Credibility: Winners receive a prestigious trophy, digital badge and certificate.
  • Increased Visibility: Gain prominent exposure through features in the Forward Faster Sustainability Awards digital publication.
  • Networking Opportunities: Expand your professional network and connect with industry leaders,innovators, and experts from various sectors.
  • Learning and Growth: Benefit from insights into best practices and innovations across industries,enriching your knowledge and experience in sustainability.

The awards cover several thematic areas, including:

  • Climate Action Award
  • Water Resilience Award
  • Gender Equality
    • Women Participation Award
    • LGBTQ+ Inclusion Award
  • Finance and Investment Award
  • Living Wage Award
  • Sustainable Supply Chain Excellence Award
  • Biodiversity Excellence Award

Each category is further divided into: 1) Micro Enterprises, 2) Small Enterprises, 3) Medium Enterprises, 4) Large Enterprises and 5) Mega Enterprises

To apply for the Forward Faster Sustainability Awards, interested organizations should complete the nomination form available on the UN Global Compact Network India (UN GCNI) website and fulfill the fee formalities. The nomination form should be submitted before the deadline to be considered for the awards.

  1. Awards announcement and opening of the application form by November'24
  2. Companies to submit nominations/applications by December'24
  3. Submissions to go through screening and shortlisting process by the technical committee
  4. Evidence-Based Evaluation (of qualified nominees as needed) in December-January
  5. Shortlisted companies' presentation to the Jury Panel in January 2025
  6. Jury deliberation of the award nominees and winner's selection in January 2025
  7. Awards announcement on the day of the event in February 2025

Enterprises UN GCNI Member UN GCNI Non – Member
Mega Enterprises
(*Annual Turnover of more than Rs. 500 crores )		 ₹ 40,000 ₹ 50,000
Large Enterprises
(*Annual Turnover of more than Rs. 250 crores and less than 50 crores )		 ₹ 25,000 ₹ 35,000
Medium Enterprises
(*Annual Turnover of more than Rs. 50 crores and less than 250 crores )		 ₹ 15,000 ₹ 20,000
Small Enterprises
(*Annual Turnover of more than Rs. 5 crores and less than 50 crores )		 ₹ 12,000 ₹ 15,000
Micro Enterprises
(*Annual Turnover of not more than Rs. 5 crores )		 No Fee Required No Fee Required

Any business operating in India is eligible to apply.

Companies that fall under the following exclusionary criteria cannot be recognized as participants of the Forward Faster Sustainability Awards

  • Subject to a UN sanction
  • Listed on the UN Ineligible Vendors List for ethical reasons
  • Derive revenue from the production, sale and/or transfer of antipersonnel landmines or cluster bombs
  • Derive revenue from the production and/or manufacturing of tobacco

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No, if you blong to the exempted category and apply for the Sustainability Awards, your nomination will not be accepted.

Companies can submit nominations in a maximum of three categories. However, a separate application form must be submitted for each selected category.

I understand that after submitting my entry, I will no longer be able to change my responses or remove my entry from contention as a finalist or winner of the Forward Faster Sustainability Awards.

The Businesses can only self-nominate for the Forward Faster Sustainability Awards.

Yes, UN GCNI Non-Members/Non-Participating Companies are eligible to apply for the awards.

Contact us on sustainabilityawards@globalcompact.in or +91-120-4979615 for assistance.

The entries for the Forward Faster Sustainability Awards should relate to business activities and initiatives undertaken in the Financial Year- 2023-24.

A business refers to a for-profit organization that operates to provide goods or services in exchange for financial gain. This includes companies across various sectors and industries, as long as they are registered and functioning as commercial enterprises. Non-profit organizations and charitable entities do not fall under this definition.

Submissions will be evaluated independently by a panel of judges. Ensure all questions are answered clearly and succinctly, within the specified word limit. Additionally, provide supporting materials, data, and information to substantiate your results. It is essential to provide supporting materials/ data/ information to corroborate your results.

A panel of esteemed judges will assess submissions based on criteria including sustainability awareness, employee engagement, innovation, impact, reporting transparency, and alignment with sustainability goals. Nominees may need to supply additional evidence following the initial assessment if their online submissions lack adequate supporting documents.

Decision taken by the Jury is final and not open for any reconsideration.

Yes, shortlisted nominees will be informed via email for the Jury Presentation.

Award winners will only be announced on the event day.