BW Sustainable World Awards 2026

BW Sustainable World Awards 2026
Celebrating Leadership, Innovation & Impact for a Regenerative Future

The BW Sustainable World Awards 2026, part of the Sustainable World Conclave – Mumbai Chapter, celebrate the changemakers leading India’s sustainability transformation.
These awards recognise organisations, innovators, and individuals who drive measurable impact in environmental stewardship, social equity, governance transparency, and technology-led sustainability.

The 2026 edition expands its scope to include new-age enterprises, startups, and tech innovators, making it one of the most inclusive recognitions in India’s sustainability landscape.

Why You Should Apply?

Position your brand as a sustainability leader in front of India’s top ESG, business, and policy leaders.
Gain national recognition through BW Businessworld’s editorial, digital, and community platforms.
Engage with the jury and sustainability experts, receiving valuable insights and visibility.
Inspire your stakeholders—investors, employees, and partners—by demonstrating your measurable sustainability commitment.

Who Should Apply?

Applications are open to:

Corporates & Large Enterprises leading in ESG transformation

Startups & MSMEs with sustainability-driven innovations

Tech & AI companies enabling climate, energy, or social impact

NGOs, Institutions & Impact Ventures creating large-scale change

Individuals & Leaders making sustainability central to their mission

Corporates & Large Enterprises leading in ESG transformation

Award Categories

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Organisational Excellence Awards
1. Organizational Excellence Awards
Recognizing large and mid-sized companies demonstrating measurable leadership in embedding sustainability across business strategy, operations, and culture.
1. Best Circular Economy Initiative
  → For organizations championing waste minimization, recycling, reuse, and material circularity.
2. Climate Action & Carbon Neutrality Leadership
  → For companies making tangible progress on carbon reduction, offsetting, or net-zero goals.
3. Sustainable Supply Chain & Procurement Excellence
  → For businesses ensuring ethical sourcing, supplier inclusion, and low-carbon logistics.
4. Water Stewardship & Conservation Leadership
  → For companies implementing large-scale water efficiency, recycling, or rejuvenation projects.
5. Social Equity & Responsible Business Practices
  → For organizations that integrate DEI, employee well-being, and community development as business imperatives.
6. Sustainability Reporting & Transparency Excellence (new)
  → For corporates that excel in ESG disclosures, integrated reporting, and impact measurement.

Emerging & New-Age Enterprise Awards
1. Emerging & New-Age Enterprise Awards
Recognizing startups, MSMEs, and new-age brands that embed sustainability into their core value proposition and innovation models.
1. Green Startup of the Year
  → For early-stage ventures offering innovative sustainability-driven products or services.
2. Sustainable Product Innovation Award
  → For startups or new brands pioneering eco-friendly materials, vegan products, sustainable packaging, or green consumer solutions.
3. Circular Business Model Innovator
  → For ventures reimagining business models around reuse, sharing, and extended product life cycles.
4. Impact Venture of the Year (new)
  → For purpose-driven enterprises combining profitability with measurable environmental and social outcomes.
5. Sustainable Fashion / Lifestyle Brand of the Year (new)
  → For emerging fashion, wellness, or consumer brands that promote responsible consumption and ethical production.

Tech & AI for Sustainability Awards
1. Tech & AI for Sustainability Awards
Recognizing organizations and innovators leveraging digital, AI, and emerging technologies to accelerate sustainability impact.
1. AI for Climate & Energy Innovation
  → For solutions using AI to optimize energy use, predict emissions, or enable decarbonization.
2. Data & Tech-Driven ESG Transformation
  → For companies using digital platforms, analytics, and automation to enhance sustainability governance and performance.
3. Green Tech Startup of the Year
  → For early-stage or growth-stage startups leveraging technology to tackle environmental or social challenges.
4. Smart Mobility & Clean Energy Tech Leadership (new)
  → For companies advancing e-mobility, charging infrastructure, or clean energy innovations.

Individual Impact Awards
1. Individual Impact Awards
Recognizing individuals who lead, influence, and inspire sustainability transformation across industries and communities.
1. Sustainability Leader of the Year
  → For senior leaders driving strategic sustainability transformation within large organizations.
2. Young Sustainability Champion (Under 35)
  → For emerging professionals or entrepreneurs making early, high-impact contributions.
3. Green Entrepreneur of the Year
  → For founders creating scalable sustainability-driven ventures.
4. Women in Sustainability Leadership
  → For women pioneers creating environmental or social impact at scale.
5. Sustainability Communicator / Influencer of the Year
  → For individuals influencing awareness and behavioral change through advocacy or media.
6. Academic or Research Excellence in Sustainability
  → For academicians and researchers advancing sustainability innovation, thought leadership, or education.

Nominate For the BW Sustainable Awards 2026

Nomination Process
The BW Sustainable World Awards 2026 follow a transparent, multi-stage evaluation process:
1. Online Nomination Form
  - Fill in basic details, sustainability highlights, and supporting documents.
2. Screening & Shortlisting
  - The BW Research & Editorial team reviews and validates nominations for completeness and eligibility.
3. Jury Interaction Round
  - Shortlisted nominees are invited for a detailed interaction or presentation before an eminent jury panel comprising industry leaders and sustainability experts.
4. Final Selection & Recognition
  - Winners will be unveiled at the BW Sustainable World Conclave 2026 – Mumbai Chapter in the presence of India’s top sustainability leaders.

CLICK HERE TO NOMINATE

BW Sustainable World Awards 2026
Celebrating Leadership, Innovation & Impact for a Regenerative Future

Why You Should Apply?

Who Should Apply?

Corporates & Large Enterprises leading in ESG transformation

Startups & MSMEs with sustainability-driven innovations

Tech & AI companies enabling climate, energy, or social impact

NGOs, Institutions & Impact Ventures creating large-scale change

Individuals & Leaders making sustainability central to their mission

Corporates & Large Enterprises leading in ESG transformation

Award Categories

Nominate For the BW Sustainable Awards 2026

Contact Us

Project Head:

Priyanshi Khandelwal
priyanshi@businessworld.in
+91 8450844111

BW Sustainable World Awards 2026Celebrating Leadership, Innovation & Impact for a Regenerative Future

Why You Should Apply?

Who Should Apply?

Corporates & Large Enterprises leading in ESG transformation

Startups & MSMEs with sustainability-driven innovations

Tech & AI companies enabling climate, energy, or social impact

NGOs, Institutions & Impact Ventures creating large-scale change

Individuals & Leaders making sustainability central to their mission

Corporates & Large Enterprises leading in ESG transformation

Award Categories

Nominate For the BW Sustainable Awards 2026

Contact Us

Project Head:

Priyanshi Khandelwalpriyanshi@businessworld.in+91 8450844111

BW Sustainable World Awards 2026
Celebrating Leadership, Innovation & Impact for a Regenerative Future

Priyanshi Khandelwal
priyanshi@businessworld.in
+91 8450844111