AWARDS CATEGORIES
Entries are now open for the inaugural ESG Awards!
Are you or your organisation leading the way in environmental, social or governance principles? Can you demonstrate a commitment to engaging and collaborating with local communities, or have you played a part in integrating ethical and responsible governance?
Take a look at the 20 categories below, all available to enter for free!
ENTRY DEADLINE - FRIDAY 24 MAY
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Outstanding Placemaking – Large Scheme
Recognising large-scale property developments (estimated gross development value above £50m*) that include a significant element of public realm. Entrants should demonstrate how the scheme will enhance communities and the environment at large. Judges will be looking for developments that demonstrate both outstanding vision and exceptional delivery, yielding results that not only benefit communities and nature but also exemplify corporate commitment to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles. Entries should set out clear objectives, innovative approaches and imaginative solutions, as well as tangible, measurable results. To qualify for entry, a significant part of the scheme must have opened or reached practical completion during the eligibility period.
Outstanding Placemaking – Small Scheme
Celebrating smaller development projects (estimated gross development value at or below £50m*) that have delivered outstanding improvements in sustainability, community well-being, or another aspect of social value through placemaking. Judges will be looking for projects that not only enhance communities and the environment but also exemplify a strong company commitment to core ESG principles such as integrity and transparency. The winning entry will demonstrate clear objectives, effective use of budget, innovative approaches, and tangible, measurable results.
To qualify for entry, a significant part of the project must have opened or reached practical completion during the eligibility period.
Excellence in Community Engagement
Celebrating and acknowledging initiatives that effectively engage and collaborate with local communities to create positive, sustainable impacts. Entrants will be evaluated based on their community-centered approach, stakeholder collaboration, empowerment, inclusive practices, measurable impact, innovative strategies, transparency, long-term commitment, and evidence of stakeholder feedback.
Ongoing or multi-year projects are eligible but entries should clearly outline what, in particular, has been achieved during the eligibility period.
Charitable Initiative of the Year
Honouring exceptional charitable efforts within the property sector that contribute to the well-being of people and the environment. The entrants should focus on the exceptional contributions to the well-being of both people and the environment, demonstrating a significant positive impact. Entrants can be made by non-profits with a particular connection to the real estate sector, or by for-profit property firms that have engaged in significant fundraising efforts, pro-bono projects, or comparable initiatives during the eligibility period.
Excellence in Site Regeneration
Recognising projects that have revitalised or transformed a neglected, derelict or brownfield site, breathing new life into an existing space with a strong focus on nature, sustainability or social value. Entrants will be evaluated based on the skill and dedication brought to the transformation as well as outcomes that demonstrate a significant positive impact on the community and environment.
Long-term regeneration projects are eligible, but entrants should clearly outline what milestones have been reached during the eligibility period.
Excellence in Habitat Restoration
Celebrating initiatives that actively restore and protect natural habitats and wildlife, promoting biodiversity. Entrants for this award will be assessed based on their active efforts to restore and protect natural habitats, promote biodiversity, and contribute positively to the environment. These can be direct contributions within project sites, external projects in partnership with biodiversity specialists, or similar efforts. Long-term restoration projects are eligible, but entrants should clearly outline what positive impacts have been achieved during the eligibility period.
Outstanding Carbon Reduction Initiative
This award will celebrate either an innovative development project or an effective corporate carbon reduction programme in the property sector, with an outstanding impact on carbon emissions. The winner will have achieved significant and quantifiable CO2 savings. Entrants will be evaluated on both their vision and their approach to delivery, and they must be able to demonstrate milestones reached during the eligibility period. Project entries can relate to new-build or retrofit schemes, small or large.
Retrofit Project of the Year
Awarding projects that excel in retrofitting existing properties to meet modern sustainability and ESG standards. Entrants will be evaluated based on their ability to set clear objectives, allocate budgets efficiently, demonstrate insightful approaches, overcome obstacles, and provide evidence of tangible results achieved during the eligibility period.
ESG New-Build Project of the Year – Large
Recognising large-scale, new property developments that set high standards in sustainability, social value, stakeholder engagement and other aspects of good governance (estimated gross development value above £50m*). Entrants will be evaluated based on their ability to set clear objectives, demonstrate insightful approaches, execute innovative solutions, develop business relationships with integrity, and provide evidence of tangible results.
To qualify for entry, a significant part of the scheme must have opened or reached practical completion during the eligibility period.
ESG New-Build Project of the Year – Small
Celebrating small-scale, new property projects that exemplify sustainability and ESG principles. Entrants will be evaluated based on their ability to set clear objectives, carry out work with integrity, demonstrate insightful approaches, execute innovative solutions, and provide evidence of tangible results.
To qualify for entry, a significant part of the build must have opened or reached practical completion during the eligibility period.
Consultancy of the Year – Large
Honouring large consultancy firms (of more than 250 employees*) that provide outstanding ESG guidance and support to their clients in the property sector. Entrants will be evaluated based on their consultancy firm's excellence in delivering innovative and impactful ESG-related services, showcasing expertise, client impact, measurable outcomes, and thought leadership in promoting ESG principles.
Entrants should be able to demonstrate a particular internal or client milestone or outcome, or quantify their overall impact, during the eligibility period.
Consultancy of the Year – Small
Recognising smaller consultancy firms (of fewer than 250 employees*) that offer exceptional ESG services and advice to property stakeholders. Entrants will be evaluated based on their consultancy firm's excellence in delivering innovative and impactful ESG-related services, showcasing expertise, client impact, measurable outcomes, and thought leadership in promoting Environmental, Social, and Governance principles.
Entrants should be able to demonstrate a particular internal or client milestone or outcome, or quantify their overall impact, during the eligibility period.
ESG Investor of the Year
Awarding investors who exhibit a strong commitment to ESG principles in their investment strategies and property portfolios. Entrants will be assessed based on their exceptional integration of ESG principles into their investment strategy, demonstrating positive impacts on portfolio sustainability, financial performance, innovation, stakeholder engagement, transparency, industry influence, and a long-term commitment to ESG principles within the UK property market.
Entrants should be able to demonstrate a particular milestone or evidence of sustained impact during the eligibility period.
Governance Initiative of the Year
Acknowledging initiatives that promote ethical and responsible governance within the property sector. Entrants should emphasise initiatives that effectively champion ethical and responsible governance practices, demonstrating a strong commitment to transparency, accountability, and ethical conduct. The winner may have fostered a positive corporate culture, reduced inequalities or pay gaps, promoted good decision making through reverse mentoring or in-house consultations, rewarded and recognised employee achievements, or promoted equitable career progress.
Entrants should provide evidence of progress made during the eligibility period.
ESG Agency of the Year
Recognising agencies large or small* that play a pivotal role in advancing ESG initiatives and sustainable practices in the property market. Entrants will have played a pivotal role in advancing ESG initiatives and sustainable practices within the property market, showcasing innovative approaches, client impact, transparency, and leadership in ESG integration.
Entrants should be able to demonstrate a particular internal or client milestone or outcome, or quantify their overall impact, during the eligibility period.
ESG Developer of the Year
Honouring property developers who lead by example in integrating ESG principles into their projects. Judges are looking for property developers who exemplify a strong commitment to ESG principles by showcasing innovative, transparent, and sustainable practices, demonstrating positive community impact and long-term commitment to ESG integration in their projects. Entrants should be able to demonstrate a particular milestone or project completion, or quantify their overall impact, during the eligibility period.
Education and Awareness Initiative
Celebrating initiatives that promote education and raise awareness about ESG principles and their importance in the property market. Judges will be looking for education and awareness initiatives that effectively and creatively promote the understanding of ESG principles and their significance within the property market, emphasising their impact on communities, the environment, and the industry. Long-term programmes are eligible, but entrants should clearly outline what positive impacts have been achieved during the eligibility period.
ESG Employer of the Year
Recognising companies that prioritise ESG practices in their workplaces, fostering a sustainable and responsible corporate culture. Judges will be seeking companies that demonstrate a strong commitment to ESG practices within their workplaces, promoting a culture of sustainability, responsibility, and ethical conduct among their employees. Entrants should clearly outline what positive impacts have been achieved during the eligibility period.
ESG Leader of the Year – Individual
Awarding individuals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership in promoting ESG values within the property sector. Entries should focus on recognising individuals who have exhibited exceptional leadership by actively promoting and implementing ESG values and principles, contributing positively to the sustainability and ethical standards within the property sector.
Entries can outline long-term achievement as well as any particular milestones reached during the eligibility period.
Outstanding Achievement in ESG
Commending those who have made significant contributions to advancing ESG principles and sustainability in the property industry, as nominated by peers and colleagues. Please feel free to put forward a nomination that will go to our judging panel for consideration.
Please nominate who has demonstrated contributions to advancing ESG principles and sustainability in the UK property industry.
* The organisers reserve the right to adjust sizing criteria, or to amalgamate or divide categories, according to the number of entries received.