Sustainable Ecosystems/Biodiversity Conservation
Recognizing organizations with projects whose objective is to conserve or rehabilitate natural ecosystems and/or wildlife; rewarding innovations in building sustainable ecosystems that aid in conservation or support of natural resources and wildlife
Water Management and Efficiency*
Recognizing organizations with innovations and projects meant to improve water systems, efficiency, and resources, and/or to reduce pollution in waterways or inefficiencies in water usage
Waste Management, Responsible Consumption and Production/Responsible Manufacturing
Recognizing organizations working to reduce solid waste pollution and develop innovations in waste recycling, disposal, upcycling, and reuse Recognizing organizations’ work in preserving and maximizing natural resources through sustainable management and production; recognizing efforts to promote responsible consumption through consumer engagement campaigns, educational efforts, etc.
Renewable Energy
Recognizing organizations who have opted to use or shift to renewable energy and incorporate related innovations into its value chains; potentially can include work to promote or create socioeconomic value with renewable energy
Energy Efficiency
Recognizing organizations who have developed innovative means to conserve energy or reduce the company’s energy usage