Award Categories

To apply, ensure that your Sustainability Tracker profile includes:

• Evidence of design strategies that prioritise longevity, modularity, repairability, or adaptability to extend product lifespan.
• Documentation of material selection processes that favour renewable, recycled, recyclable, or biodegradable inputs with transparent sourcing.
• Clear pathways for product end-of-life management, including take-back programmes, recycling partnerships, or upcycling initiatives.
• Demonstration of reduced resource intensity compared to industry standards, with quantifiable metrics on material reduction or efficiency gains.
• Examples of user education and support materials that enable proper care, repair, or responsible disposal of products.
• Evidence of life cycle assessment or circular economy metrics (e.g. material circularity indicators) used to inform design decisions.

To apply, ensure that your Sustainability Tracker profile includes:

• Demonstrated and quantified positive impacts on environmental and social performance proportional to organisation size and resources, supported by evidence.
• Commitments, actions, or evidence of your ability to adapt to changing circumstances and demonstrate resilience.
• Receipt of external recognition, awards, or certifications for your sustainability efforts.
• Outlined future commitments or in-progress actions that demonstrate a significant shift in your overall strategy towards sustainability.
• Highlights of the successful achievement of previously set commitments or the implementation of innovative sustainable practices, technologies, or initiatives.

To apply, ensure that your Sustainability Tracker profile includes:

• Evidence: Uploaded to the Evidence Library to substantiate all material claims made on your Tracker profile.
• Precision: All disclosures include relevant supplemental information to provide readers with context for all social and environmental claims made.
• Comparability: Present evidence in a way that supports comparisons across similar products or services without the use of jargon, vague or bespoke language.
• Clarity: Use clear, plain language in all evidence or supporting copywriting so that public disclosures are immediately understood by your average customer or a reasonable person.
• Accessibility: Attach evidence and supporting documentation to all relevant actions and/or products listed on your profile to ensure ease of reference.

To apply, ensure that your Sustainability Tracker profile includes:

• Relevant certifications and recognitions for sustainable practices from reputable organisations.
• Examples of collaboration with stakeholders, including suppliers, retailers, and NGOs, to collectively drive sustainability initiatives.
• Quantifiable actions, commitments, and evidence of your positive impact on sustainable practices that reach large audiences or makes a significant impact.
• A demonstration of proactive efforts to educate the masses about sustainable choices and the environmental and social impact of industry.
• A commitment to, or evidence of accessibility and inclusivity in the provision of products or services, making sustainable options available to a broad and diverse range of customers.

To apply, ensure that your Sustainability Tracker profile includes:

• Evidence of considering social and environmental implications in decision-making processes organisation-wide.
• Examples of resilience and adaptability in pursuit of sustainability outcomes and/or demonstrates ability to overcome challenges to achieve ambitious goals.
• Clear and measurable impact metrics demonstrating your contributions to global sustainable development goals.
• A clear roadmap with steps, milestones, and actions to attain set objectives supported by qualified evidence.
• Examples of collaboration with external stakeholders, organisations or certification providers to maximize impact and ensure equitable distribution of sustainability benefits.

To apply, ensure that your Sustainability Tracker profile includes:

Core Criteria (All Businesses)

• Clear articulation of the sustainability problem and why existing industry solutions fall short.
• Evidence that your innovation is novel or unique within your industry and how it differs from existing approaches.
• Documentation of reach and impact, including number of users, customers, or beneficiaries affected.
• Evidence of industry disruption showing how your innovation is changing standard practices or influencing competitors.
• Assessment of scalability potential across different contexts or sectors.

Additional Criteria for Product Innovation

• Description of new product features, materials, or manufacturing processes that depart from industry norms.
• Documentation of performance metrics demonstrating environmental or social improvements compared to conventional alternatives.

Additional Criteria for Service Innovation

• Description of new service delivery models, methodologies, or processes that depart from industry standards.
• Documentation of service adoption metrics and evidence of how your model is being adopted or adapted by others in the industry.

To apply, ensure that your Sustainability Tracker profile includes:

• Evidence of measurable positive outcomes and improvements in clients’ sustainability performance, with case studies scaled to client size and capacity. Requires a Minimum of 1, maximum of 3 client testimonials to be uploaded or linked to submission.
• Demonstration of innovative service delivery and expertise, supported by formal certifications, education or qualifications.
• Clear examples of knowledge transfer and capacity building that enable lasting sustainability capabilities within client organisations.
• Evidence of contribution to industry best practices through thought leadership, open resources, or methodology development.
• Demonstration of walking the talk through client satisfaction metrics, ethical practices, and your own organisational commitment to sustainability principles.

To apply, ensure that your Sustainability Tracker profile includes:

Core Criteria (All Businesses)

• Evidence of sustainability performance that exceeds typical industry practices, with clear benchmarking against sector standards or peer organisations.
• Implementation of practical and cost-effective sustainability measures appropriate for small business operations and resource constraints.
• Integration of sustainability practices across multiple aspects of the business, including operations, supply chain, and customer engagement.
• Quantifiable positive impact on local community and stakeholders, scaled appropriately to business size.
• High levels of customer satisfaction demonstrated through positive reviews, testimonials, and customer retention rates.
• Clear documentation of sustainability journey and lessons learned that can inspire other small businesses in the sector.

Additional Criteria for Product-Based Businesses

• Evidence of more sustainable product design, material selection, or manufacturing processes that outperform industry norms.
• Documentation of product lifecycle considerations, including durability, repairability, recyclability, or end-of-life management.

Additional Criteria for Service-Based Businesses

• DEvidence of service delivery models that minimise environmental footprint (e.g., digital-first approaches, efficient logistics, reduced travel).
• Documentation of how sustainability expertise or values are embedded in client/customer service offerings.

To apply, ensure that your Sustainability Tracker profile includes:

• Evidence of active participation in industry associations, coalitions, or initiatives focused on sustainability advancement.
• Examples of knowledge sharing, such as publishing methodologies, open-sourcing tools, or providing education to industry peers.
• Documentation of supply chain engagement that extends sustainability requirements and support to suppliers and partners.
• Demonstration of advocacy efforts that influence industry standards, regulations, or best practices.
• Quantifiable impact on industry-wide sustainability metrics or adoption of improved practices by other organisations.