For this year's awards, we have developed a set of categories that reflect the latest trends and practices in sustainability and CSR. Go through each category carefully and choose the one(s) that will best represent your initiative.

We've divided the categories for 2026 into four sections:

Environment
The Environment categories recognise organisations driving measurable progress in environmental sustainability. From net-zero strategies and renewable energy to circular economy models, water stewardship, green buildings, and sustainable innovation, these awards celebrate solutions that reduce environmental impact while creating long-term value for business, communities, and the planet.

Social
The Social categories honour organisations that put people at the heart of their strategy. These awards celebrate excellence in social impact, community development, employee wellbeing, learning, and workplace culture, recognising initiatives that foster inclusion, resilience, purpose, and positive outcomes for employees, communities, and wider society.

Governance
The Governance categories recognise organisations demonstrating integrity, transparency, and accountability. From ESG reporting and risk management to data governance, ethical AI, and corporate integrity, these awards celebrate robust governance frameworks that build trust, manage risk responsibly, and support sustainable, long-term organisational performance.

Professionals
The Professionals categories celebrate outstanding leadership and teamwork in sustainability. Recognising individuals and teams driving meaningful ESG change, these awards honour vision, collaboration, and impact, spotlighting those who lead by example and embed sustainability into strategy, culture, and day-to-day decision-making.