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Congratulations to our 2022 winners!

Winners

Click through to each of the winners for an overview of their impressive projects and an insight into the judges’ reflections

Congratulations to our winners!

CSO of the Year

  • Paul Gleeson, Aurecon – WINNER
  • Michael Cooke, Jabil
  • John Gagel, Lexmark
  • Joanna Bonnett, PageGroup
  • Jennifer Motles, Philip Morris International
  • Amita Chaudhury, AIA Group

Partnered by

Carbon Reduction Award

  • Diageo – WINNER
  • Bouygues Energies and Services Solutions
  • GRK Infra
  • Holcim’s Transport Analytics Center
  • MANISES UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
  • Philip Morris International
  • Smithfield Foods

Circular Economy Award

  • HomeBiogas – WINNER
  • Diageo
  • GAF
  • JSW Cement
  • Liquidity Services
  • Canon
  • SYNETIQ
  • Waste2Wear
 

Sustainable Supply Chain Award

  • Schneider Electric – WINNER
  • Alcoa
  • ED&F Man Liquid Products
  • EDP
  • Electrolux
  • Grundfos
  • Sappi

Partnered by

Profit With Purpose Award

  • Diversey – WINNER
  • Bean United
  • Coffee Circle
  • Kenya Breweries Limited
  • Posti Group
  • SUGO
  • Talawakelle Tea Estates
  • EcoDataCenter

Partnered by

Amazon Business Sustainable Team Award

  • BD – WINNER
  • PageGroup – HIGHLY COMMENDED 
  • Bouygues Energies and Services Solutions
  • Colgate-Palmolive
  • Societe Generale Americas

Partnered by

Sustainability Excellence Award

  • TELUS – WINNER
  • Resolute Forest Products – HIGHLY COMMENDED 
  • Avanti West Coast
  • Berkeley Group
  • Bouygues Energies and Services Solutions
  • Equatorial Coca-Cola Bottling Company
  • Kelani Valley Plantations
  • Southern Pastures/Lewis Road Creamery
  • The University of Faisalabad
  • Young Living Essential Oils

Sustainable Technology Award

  • Pivot Bio – WINNER
  • Honeywell – HIGHLY COMMENDED 
  • Bringg
  • Envision Digital
  • Honeywell
  • Holistium
  • HomeBiogas
  • JDL Global
  • Browzwear
  • Recycle Global Exchange
  • Verity

Future Leader Award

  • Steve Evans, Smithfield Foods – WINNER
  • Julien Etchanchu, Advito
  • Chris Macdonald, Lucy Cavendish College
  • Stijn Billiet, MCC Label
  • Rikesh Gurung, The Green Road
  • Matt Hucker, Walgreens Boots Alliance
  • Monique Maissan, Waste2Wear

Diversity & Inclusion Award

  • Diageo – WINNER
  • Leonardo
  • Smithfield Foods
  • Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield
  • Walgreens Boots Alliance

External Partnership Award

  • AB InBev & 100+ Accelerator – WINNER
  • Coffee Circle & Welthungerhilfe
  • CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory
  • HH Global & Bayer
  • Mars & SwissDeCode
  • Sappi
  • AT&T
PRESS RELEASE

Reflections from the judges

"Having been a judge for several years in multiple panels, the WSA 2022 submissions are the best ones that have inspired me so far, from a quality and relevance perspective. You really see that the world is moving into a business model shift space through these impressive and bold sustainability innovations that will change the world and leave a better legacy for the planet once scaled up. Well done to all participants for such inspiring submissions."
Hervé Le FaouCPO, Heineken
“It was heartwarming to go through so many brilliant applications from different industries and from all corners of the World. I am left with a feeling that most organizations are finally embedding sustainability into their strategic choices; many with conviction and some with speed. However, whilst the future looks promising, it is not yet promised.”
Thomas UdesenCPO, Bayer
"An impressive, innovative, broad and well-articulated group of submissions, not easy to choose shortlists let alone winners!"
Mat LangleyGlobal Procurement Head ESG, CBRE
"It's great to see so many leaders and organizations driving progress on sustainability issues including climate change."
Geoff PeggHead of Sustainability & Enviroment, TELUS
"The entries I have reviewed exemplify what it means to be committed to sustainability. While aspirational goals are great, and necessary, it’s inspiring to learn about the real work occurring across these categories, delivering results on issues that matter most."
Trudy SlagleSr. Director Environmental Social Governance Administration, Lamb Weston
"It has been inspiring to read so many great examples of companies tackling sustainability challenges and introducing scalable solutions on some of the most acute global issues like water scarcity, over-consumption, and human rights challenges in the supply chain. This whole process has re-evoked my belief in that we can still manage to live and do business within the planetary boundaries.”
Noomi JägerhornDirector of Sustainability, Posti Group
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Reflections from the judges

"Having been a judge for several years in multiple panels, the WSA 2022 submissions are the best ones that have inspired me so far, from a quality and relevance perspective. You really see that the world is moving into a business model shift space through these impressive and bold sustainability innovations that will change the world and leave a better legacy for the planet once scaled up. Well done to all participants for such inspiring submissions."
Hervé Le FaouCPO, Heineken
“It was heartwarming to go through so many brilliant applications from different industries and from all corners of the World. I am left with a feeling that most organizations are finally embedding sustainability into their strategic choices; many with conviction and some with speed. However, whilst the future looks promising, it is not yet promised.”
Thomas UdesenCPO, Bayer
"An impressive, innovative, broad and well-articulated group of submissions, not easy to choose shortlists let alone winners!"
Mat LangleyGlobal Procurement Head ESG, CBRE
"It's great to see so many leaders and organizations driving progress on sustainability issues including climate change."
Geoff PeggHead of Sustainability & Enviroment, TELUS
"The entries I have reviewed exemplify what it means to be committed to sustainability. While aspirational goals are great, and necessary, it’s inspiring to learn about the real work occurring across these categories, delivering results on issues that matter most."
Trudy SlagleSr. Director Environmental Social Governance Administration, Lamb Weston
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World Sustainability Congress

13 October 2022 | Munich, Germany

See the award winners revealed live on stage following an immersive day of content at the World Sustainability Congress 2022.

The 1-day Congress will connect global leaders as they map out how to reach the big climate goals of 2030. Sustainability pioneers from JLL, Heineken, Colgate Palmolive and more will share a behind-the-scenes look at the initiatives delivering impact now.

Secure your place for an immersive day of leadership workshops, spotlighted case studies and future-facing discussions.

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