The European Chamber Shanghai Chapter is excited to commemorate the 5th consecutive year of our Sustainable Business Awards (SBA). The 2021 edition will continue to put sustainability awareness at the forefront of its focus, recognizing companies who push for sustainable economic growth, environmental care and social welfare.
What are the Sustainable Business Awards?
Since being established in 2017, the European Chamber’s Sustainable Business Awards have been improving, growing, and promoting awareness. In collaboration with our knowledge partner, SynTao, the objective of the European Chamber SBA is to:
- highlight innovative leadership achievement,
- advance sustainability awareness, and
- promote responsible business models.
What are the Awards Categories?
Each category will require a detailed strategy and policy; stakeholder engagement; practice and measures, organizational structure and other factors implemented by the company or organization. Categories are adapted to best reflect CSR standards and continue to follow United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals and China’s long-term policies on environmental protection and rural revitalisation.
- Advanced Performer in Decarbonisation
- Navigating Diversity and Inclusion
- Outstanding Environmental Performance
- Pioneer in Advancing Rural Revitalisation
- Resilient Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure Leader
Why Should You Apply?
- Demonstrate your company’s leadership in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR);
- Promote your brands at the awards ceremony on 14th September 2021. This year’s ceremony will feature the 5th anniversary of these awards and will be a large Chamber event in Shanghai. Hundreds of attendees will witness this important moment with you.
- Winners’ companies or organisations will be invited to CEO Talks to share their cases.
What to expect?
Application eligibility applies to all companies and organisations, whether they are members or not of the European Chamber. Members of the European Chamber do not have an application fee, non-members do have a 2,500 RMB application fee. There will be separate awards for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) for each category. Please keep in mind applications close on 9th July 2021 and we encourage applicants to submit any relevant questions as soon as possible. When applying keep in mind we are looking for:
- Holistic demonstration on strategy, goals, and mechanisms
- One thorough and detailed case
- Data and strong evidence to show your impact
- Leadership and forward-thinking
How will Winners be Celebrated?
On 14th September 2021, the European Chamber will host a ceremony in Shanghai to award the winners of this year's edition. This event will celebrate the 5th anniversary of these awards with the presence of members, partners, representatives from EU Member States Consulates, and media.
Ready to apply?
You can download the application forms by visiting the links below. Please note that each award category has a different application form.
The deadline for applications is 9th July 2021 COB, and they must be emailed to Ms. Catalina Fernandez Silva at cfernandezsilva@europeanchamber.com.cn
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