About the Awards
The Global Sustainable Finance Awards, Karlsruhe honour financial institutions and related organizations and Presidents/ CEOs with significant contributions to the field of sustainable banking and finance. The awards aim to:
- Provide recognition to financial institutions that have successfully embedded economic, social and environmental sustainability into their organizational culture;
- Honour organizations that have made outstanding contributions in the field of sustainable finance;
- Acknowledge and recognize Presidents/ CEOs who have distinguished themselves as leaders in sustainable banking and finance;
- Stimulate the interests of financial institutions and other stakeholders in integrating sustainability in their core business strategy; and
- Promote the growth of sustainable financial instruments and markets worldwide, particularly in the fields of green finance and investments, financial inclusion and social finance, green equity and venture capital and holistic integration of sustainability in the financial institutions.
Award Categories
Best Innovation in Sustainable Financial Products & Services
This award recognizes outstanding success in financial products and services that balance the 3 Ps (People, Planet, Profits). Winners in this category will have applied innovative approaches in embedding sustainability in lending and/ or deposit products and other financial services that advance the transformation to low carbon and sustainable economy.
Outstanding Sustainable Project Financing
This award recognizes outstanding success in long-term financing of exemplary industrial/ commercial or infrastructure projects that benefit local communities, protect the environment and ensure reliable returns to investors and lenders.
Outstanding Business Sustainability Achievement
This award recognizes outstanding success in incorporating economic, social and environmental aspects in the corporate strategy and business processes. Winners in this category will have holistically embedded sustainability across the financial institutions.
Sustainability Leader of the Year
This award recognizes the individual achievements of the Presidents/ CEOs who have demonstrated exceptional leadership in driving the business performance of their institutions through creating social and environmental value. Winners in this category will have challenged the status quo, ensured long-term corporate success and inspired stakeholders to support the sustainability journey of their institutions.
Eligibility
The awards are presented to financial institutions and Presidents/ CEOs who have distinguished themselves through outstanding contributions to the field of sustainable banking and finance.
Applicant institutions must be members of Global Sustainable Finance Network (GSFN).
Nomination Process and Criteria
Eligible institutions may send the entries by completing the nomination forms. The submissions for 2021 Awards are currently being accepted. The evaluation criteria and weights are mentioned in the nomination forms and are transmitted to the pre-qualified applicants. For submitting the nominations, please send your expression of interest by filling the form.
Award Ceremony
The winners will be honoured in an award ceremony that will take place during the annual conference in Germany. It is mandatory for the short-listed institutions to be represented by the Chief Executive or at least one senior member. The personal presence of the short-listed Presidents/ CEOs is mandatory.
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