Corporate Sustainability Award to be Held for the Sixth Time in Georgia

Corporate Sustainability Award will be held for the sixth time in Georgia this year with the initiative of the UN Global Compact Network Georgia, with support from the Swedish Government and the USAID Civil Society Engagement Program. The award aims to develop the standards of corporate responsibility in the country and to encourage business involvement in the implementation of the Sustainable Development Agenda.

Corporate Sustainability Award nominations are based on the following six UN Sustainable Development Goals:

SDG4 - Quality Education

SDG7- Affordable and Clean Energy

SDG8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth

SDG19 - Reduced Inequalities

SDG12 - Responsible Consumption and Production

SDG17- Partnerships for the Goals

For the first time, updated applications will be reviewed in two categories: large businesses and small and medium businesses.

Corporate Sustainability Award 2023 “Business for SDGs” is intended for companies that operate in the Georgian market. This is an award for a business which is progressive, modern value-based; operating based on high standards, that work towards sustainable development and bring long-term benefits to both: the company and the society.

The Award will enable companies to:

• Gain recognition among peers as leaders in corporate sustainability;
• Increase their credibility and reputation among consumers, partners and investors;
• Influence Corporate Sustainability development in Georgia, through sharing best practices.

Applications for the first stage of the Corporate Sustainability Award are open until June 30.