About

The IEMA Sustainability Impact Awards recognise the people and businesses that are transforming the world to sustainability.

Launched by IEMA in 2019, the awards showcase the achievements of organisations striving to tackle the global challenges of the climate and environmental emergency.

IEMA is the professional body for everyone working in environment and sustainability. We are committed to supporting, encouraging and improving the confidence and performance, profile and recognition of all IEMA members.

Celebrating Change

We provide the resources and tools, research and knowledge sharing along with high-quality formal training and qualifications to meet the real world needs of members from their first steps on the career ladder, right to the very top. We believe that together we can change perceptions and attitudes about the relevance and vital importance of sustainability as a progressive force for good. Together we’re transforming the world to sustainability.

The awards honour those who are working together to make our economy, society and environment future-proof, using innovation, creativity, collaboration and expert knowledge to achieve change. We’ll celebrate those demonstrating their expertise to challenge norms, influence governments, drive new kinds of enterprise, inspire communities and show how to achieve measurable change on a global scale.

Who can enter?

The IEMA Sustainability Impact Awards comprise 20 categories for organisations and three categories for individuals.

Organisations of all sizes and from all sectors are eligible to enter: from sole traders to multinationals, from private enterprise to public sector and all others in between.

Qualification
periods

The IEMA Sustainability Impact Awards 2020 recognise work and projects that were completed or operational between 1 November 2018 to 1 May 2020.

What will the judges be looking for?

The judges will recognise the individuals, organisations, products and projects that have demonstrated a commitment to sustainability. They will have made an impact that has delivered measurable change in their organisations, communities and on behalf of clients to protect and enhance the environment, economy and society.

All winners will be featured in extensive coverage of the awards and winning entries in IEMA’s TRANSFORM magazine in print and online.

Categories

The IEMA Sustainability Impact Awards comprise 20 categories for organisations and three categories for individuals. Organisations of all sizes and from all sectors are eligible to enter...

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The judges

Take a look at the esteemed industry judges that will be reviewing the entries and picking the winners...

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Awards ceremony

IEMA invites you to the sustainability event of the year. This year the ceremony will be virtually on 18 September 2020...

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