Recognizing an organization who has implemented a program that has conserved, restored, regenerated or rehabilitated and developed sustainable ecosystems including existing terrestrial or aquatic ecosystems.

Program examples:
- Wetland conservation programs
- Coral reef restoration and marine biodiversity protection
- Responsible sourcing practice, applying environmental and social safeguards for raw materials and commodities
- Reforestation projects through tree planting
- Biodiversity park to protect flora and fauna species and/or to provide research and development facilities

Additional note for Regional Awards:
- This is a regional category, if you win, you will need to resubmit your entry in English

GRI Indicative Reference:

• 304-3 Habitats protected and restored

Recognizing an organization which has implemented innovative methods that successfully improve reduction, reuse, and recycling of solid waste, as well as responsible waste disposal.

Program examples:
- Paper usage reduction
- Upcycle within operations to minimize landfill waste
- Composting program and workshop for organic waste
- Waste bank system to encourage recycling

Additional note for Regional Awards:
- This is a regional category, if you win, you will need to resubmit your entry in English

GRI Indicative Reference:

• 306-1 Waste generation and significant waste-related impacts
• 306-2 Management of significant waste-related impacts
• 306-3 Waste generated
• 306-4 Waste diverted from disposal
• 306-5 Waste directed to disposal

Recognizing an organization which has successfully curated and demonstrated long-term contribution and commitment to the protection of natural resources through sustainable management and efficient use of materials in the production of goods or services.

Program examples:
- Zero-waste manufacturing processes
- Sustainable product design - biodegradable packaging for food and beverages
- Product life cycle assessments (LCAs) implementation
- Clean manufacturing technologies and resource usage optimization to reduce waste and pollution in manufacturing processes

Additional note for Regional Awards:
- There’s no regional competition for this category

GRI Indicative Reference:

• 301-1 Materials used by weight
• 301-2 Recycled input materials used
• 301-3 Reclaimed products and their packaging materials
• 417-1 Requirements for product and service information and labeling
• 417-2 Incidents of non-compliance concerning product and service
• information and labeling
• 417-3 Incidents of non-compliance concerning marketing communications

Recognizing an organization which favors renewable energy sources in its supply and value chain. The organization exhibited originality, provided market-based solutions and environmental benefits, whilst created significant socio-economic contribution through the use of renewable energy in its products and/or programs.

Program example:
- Solar-powered irrigation systems
- Utilization of biomass energy
- Provide renewable energy solutions, such as solar home system
- Solar-powered for energy-intensive industries operations

Additional note for Regional Awards:
- This is a regional category, if you win, you will need to resubmit your entry in English

GRI Indicative Reference:

• 302-1 Energy consumption within the organization
• 302-2 Energy consumption outside the organization
• 302-3 Energy intensity

Recognizing an organization which has demonstrated energy efficiency and energy conservation throughout its supply and value chain, developed best energy-saving projects, whilst demonstrated energy savings, backed-up by data, with particular consideration for innovation and replicability.

Program examples:
- Automated energy management (or switch-off) systems for lighting, cooling and other electrical use
- Utilization of lighting systems with energy-efficient LEDs
- Energy-efficient equipment

Additional note for Regional Awards:
- This is a regional category, if you win, you will need to resubmit your entry in English

Recognizing an organization that has proactively initiated and led efforts to eliminate discrimination and enhance inclusivity across the workplace and value chain. This organization has demonstrated excellence in fostering an equitable work environment, improving employee engagement, and ensuring social, economic, and political inclusion for all—regardless of gender, disability, race, origin, or other socioeconomic status.

Program examples:
- Inclusive employment programs for persons with disabilities and/or marginalized communities
- Leadership training programs
- Partnership with women-led businesses or provision of opportunities to promote gender equality in entrepreneurship
- Fair wages and equal pay for all gender

Additional note:
- This is a regional category, if you win, you will need to resubmit your entry in English.

GRI Indicative Reference:

• 405-1 Diversity of governance bodies and employees
• 405-2 Ratio of basic salary and remuneration of women to men
• 406-1 Incidents of discrimination and corrective actions taken

Recognizing an organization which has developed and implemented program to positively impact and strengthen links with the local community and indigenous people within the locality of which the organization operates. The program should respond to a specific need in the community and should focus on the measures taken to engage with the community and all relevant stakeholders, as well as the positive impact delivered through the program.

Program examples:
- Educational scholarship for children in underprivileged communities
- Health and hygiene awareness campaign
- Partnership with local suppliers, farmers and community
- Healthcare or educational program tailored to community needs, such as mobile clinics or vocational training
- Work-based learning program such as internship

Additional note for Regional Awards:
- This is a regional category, if you win, you will need to resubmit your entry in English

GRI Indicative Reference:

• 411-1 Incidents of violations involving rights of indigenous peoples
• 413-1 Operations with local community engagement, impact assessment, and development programs

Recognizing an organization which has advanced fundamental human rights and responsible labor practices throughout its operations, where the organization upholds fundamental human rights principles in all ways that they interact with people (employees, consumers, customers, suppliers, etc.).

Program examples:
- Anti-harassment and ethical workplace training programs
- Policies on fair wages, safe working conditions, and the prohibition of child labor within the business and across supply chains
- Code of conduct implementation that requires suppliers to meet ethical labor practice

Additional note for Regional Awards:
- This is a regional category, if you win, you will need to resubmit your entry in English.

• 402-1 Minimum notice periods regarding operational changes
• 407-1 Operations and suppliers in which the right to freedom of association and collective bargaining maybe at risk
• 408-1 Operations and suppliers at significant risk for incidents of child labor
• 409-1 Operations and suppliers at significant risk for incidents of forced or compulsory labor
• 410-1 Security personnel trained in human rights policies or procedures

Recognizing an organization which has developed and implemented innovative career development system, which may include effective, consistent and all rounded training programs to enable its talents to execute business strategies and contribute to long-term success of the organization.

Program examples:
- Continuous learning opportunities and/or professional certifications to employees
- Leadership development programs for employees at all level
- Mentorship schemes to support new hires
- Comprehensive upskilling programs for technical staff

Additional note for Regional Awards:
- This is a regional category, if you win, you will need to resubmit your entry in English.

GRI Indicative Reference:

• 404-1 Average hours of training per year per employee
• 404-2 Programs for upgrading employee skills and transition assistance programs
• 404-3 Percentage of employees receiving regular performance and career development reviews

Recognizing an organization which has developed and implemented effective programs to promote the health and wellbeing of employees which has contributed to the overall improvement in productivity and increase in satisfaction and morale of staff.

Program examples:
- Workplace fitness programs and subsidized gym memberships
- Medical support to employees
- Mental health counseling
- Comprehensive healthcare plans for employees
- Work-life balance program

Additional note for Regional Awards:
- This is a regional category, if you win, you will need to resubmit your entry in English

GRI Indicative Reference:

• 401-2 Benefits provided to full-time employees that are not provided to temporary or part-time employees
• 403-1 Occupational health and safety management
• 403-3 Occupational health services
• 403-6 Promotion of worker health
• 403-8 Workers covered by an occupational health and safety management system

Recognizing an organization that has implemented progressive and comprehensive strategies to embed best Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices specifically within its supply chain. This category is focused on programs developed in collaboration with suppliers to enhance sustainability, improve social and environmental outcomes and ensure ethical practices across the supply chain.

Program examples:
- Green procurement policies for suppliers
- Ethical sourcing for raw materials
- Comprehensive supplier evaluation mechanism on sustainability
- Training programs for suppliers on sustainable agriculture, energy efficiency, or ethical labor standards
- Digitalization system for inventory


Additional note for Regional Awards:
- This is a regional category, if you win, you will need to resubmit your entry in English

GRI Indicative Reference:

• 308-1 New suppliers screened using environmental criteria
• 308-2 Negative environmental impacts in the supply chain and actions taken
• 402-1 Minimum notice periods regarding operational changes
• 414-1 New suppliers screened using social criteria
• 414-2 Negative social impacts in the supply chain and actions taken

Recognizing an organization that has established groundbreaking and mutually beneficial partnerships beyond its supply chain, leading to positive and sustainable impacts on communities and/or the environment. These partnerships may involve non-governmental organizations (NGOs)—which are independent, non-profit entities focused on humanitarian or development objectives—as well as local governments, communities, academia, or other stakeholders, with measurable outcomes that contribute to societal and environmental well-being.

Program examples:
- Collaboration with local governments to develop and promote renewable energy adoption in remote communities
- Partnership with NGOs to implement large-scale reforestation projects
- Collaboration with startups or tech companies to drive innovation and increase effectivity and efficiency in organizations cycle

Additional note for Regional Awards:
- This is a regional category, if you win, you will need to resubmit your entry in English