This award honours organisations who are members of Social Traders excelling in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices. It recognises those integrating sustainable strategies, positively impacting society, and upholding ethical governance and practices.
Open to: Business and government members
We are looking for submissions that can demonstrate achievements in one or more of the below areas:
Environment: Evidence of intentional efforts to minimise environmental impact through sustainable resource management, policies, and practices.
Social: Active involvement in local communities promoting social well-being, including diversity and inclusion practices within the organisation and supply chain.
Governance: Demonstrated transparency, accountability, board diversity, and comprehensive reporting on ESG performance, with adherence to high ethical standards.
Strategic vision: Alignment of long-term vision with sustainable and responsible business practices, considering environmental and social factors.
Innovation: Extra consideration for unique and creative approaches to fulfilling ESG commitments.
Long-term integration: Evidence of ESG initiatives deeply embedded in organisational operations and long-term plans.
Terms and conditions
How are the Awards judged?
The Social Traders team will rank their submission based on each criteria item response, out of ten.
The short-listed applicants will be reviewed by the involved social enterprise networks.
The winners will be selected based on those who demonstrate the most impactful responses to the criteria.
If you have more questions about the awards, please reach out to your Social Trader account manager.
Will I be contacted after my submission?
Due to the sheer volume of submissions pouring in each year, we've streamlined the process. Rest assured, while we won't individually reach out, should you wish to delve deeper into your submission or explore storytelling opportunities, reach out to your dedicated Social Traders account manager.
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