Applications are now open for the 2025 UNIDO ONE World Sustainability Awards. In 2025, the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), a specialized agency of the United Nations, will launch the ONE World Sustainability Awards. These prestigious awards are a hallmark UNIDO initiative to recognize and promote ground-breaking contributions to sustainable industrial development worldwide. Rooted in the United Nations’ global agenda on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) the awards showcase businesses and individuals who demonstrate excellence in sustainability and innovation aligned with the UN’s vision for a just, inclusive, and sustainable future.
Requirements
- Companies embedding sustainability into industrial operationsÂ
- Organizations and institutions advancing sustainable industrial practicesÂ
- Innovative start-ups driving sustainable solutions
- Entrepreneurs and individuals making significant sustainable impacts in industry
Award Categories
Applicants will be invited to apply within the following main categories:Â
- Sustainable Supply Chain
- Innovative Startups
- Women in Industry
Benefits
By applying, you join a UN-led movement dedicated to advancing sustainable industrial development in line with internationally agreed standards such as the SDGs and ESG frameworks. The awards provide more than recognition; they open doors to UNIDO’s global networks and expertise.Â
Winners will gain:
- Credibility and visibility as leaders in sustainability endorsed by the leading experts in industrial sustainability within the United Nations standards
- International recognition through UNIDO’s solution platform
- Networking opportunities at the Global Industry Summit, a high-profile UN convening with stakeholders from more than 170 countries
- Further long-term inclusion in UNIDO’s private sector networks and eventsÂ
Method of Application
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