New Delhi, October 7, 2025 — The stage is set for one of the world’s most inspiring sustainability recognitions as the Global Sustainability Awards 2025 returns for its latest edition on November 1–2 at Miranda House College, University of Delhi. The two-day event will bring together an extraordinary spectrum of individuals, enterprises, and institutions who are actively
shaping a resilient and equitable future.
Since its launch in 2021, the Awards have emerged as a global beacon for sustainable action, drawing participation from over 20 countries and honouring more than 600 changemakers across diverse categories. With a mission to recognize, reward, and amplify sustainability efforts, the initiative is closely aligned with the principles of Agenda 2030, serving as a vibrant forum for cross-border collaboration and knowledge exchange.
“We believe in turning recognition into ripple effects of change,” said Anit Gupta, Co-founder, ARC, underscoring the Awards’ unique ability to celebrate impact beyond borders. Mr Gupta has been spearheading the initiative since the very beginning in 2021.
A Transformative Platform for Educators
For educators, the event is more than an awards ceremony—it is a dynamic collaborative ecosystem. Recognizing over 75 principals and teachers across India and beyond, the Awards shine a light on innovative pedagogies, climate curriculum leadership, and the institutions driving real-world impact from the classroom to the community. Educators who participate gain not only the chance for recognition, but invaluable access to:
- Interactive workshops focused on practical tools for embedding sustainability in day-to-day teaching.
- Peer learning forums where outstanding schools and faculties share case studies on eco-friendly campus transformation, resource management, and youth civic engagement.
- Networking with international thought leaders shaping the future of environmental and social education.
With its emphasis on knowledge exchange and capacity building, the Global Sustainability Awards empowers educators to return to their schools with scalable models and new-found partnerships—helping to cultivate a climate-conscious generation.
Empowering and Showcasing School Students
Students are at the heart of the event, with more than 50 awards specifically dedicated to youth eco-leadership and green initiatives. School participants will have the opportunity to:
- Present their sustainability projects and innovations before global experts and institutional partners.
- Attend skill-building sessions on climate advocacy, digital storytelling, and community mobilization.
- Collaborate on real-world challenge labs, gaining mentorship from distinguished environmentalists and entrepreneurs.
This presents a unique pathway for students to acquire international exposure, win scholarships, and become ambassadors for environmental change alongside peers from over 20 countries.
Breakthrough Climate Solutions and Startup Opportunities
Startups and climate solutions providers will find the Awards to be a high-impact launchpad to showcase breakthrough innovations in energy, waste management, mobility, and technology. Participation ensures:
- Direct engagement with corporate leaders, investors, and government delegations interested in adopting climate solutions at scale.
- Media coverage and international recognition that can fuel business growth and partnerships.
- The chance to be selected among the 20+ Startup Awardees, validating their environmental and social impact on a global platform.
The event's rigorous and transparent shortlisting process, led by a cross-sector jury, ensures diverse solutions—spanning emerging tech, grassroots action, and transformative business models—receive their due spotlight.
Expanding Community and Global Participation
The 2025 Awards have been carefully curated to maximize inclusivity, ensuring that anyone committed to environmental stewardship can play a part—whether as a nominee, presenter, sponsor, or participant in collaborative activities. The multi-stakeholder format includes:
- Open calls for participation from schools, NGOs, startups, and educators worldwide.
- Focus tracks on the latest trends in climate education, eco-conscious learning environments, and sustainable youth entrepreneurship.
- Opportunities to pledge action on sustainable lifestyles and collectively track the event's carbon-reduction impact.
Diverse Categories Reflecting Holistic Impact
The 2025 edition of the Global Sustainability Awards will continue its tradition of inclusivity, featuring awards across multiple sectors and age groups:
- Student Awards: 50+ recognitions empowering youth voices in sustainability
- Corporate Leader Awards: 50+ honours for industry pioneers driving green innovation
- Preschool & School Awards: 70+ recognitions embedding environmental consciousness at the foundation stage
- Principal & Educator Awards: 75+ acknowledgments of leadership in shaping sustainable learning environments
- NGO & Startup Awards: 40+ distinctions for social innovators and emerging enterprises
- Individual Awards: 50+ honours for grassroots champions and thought leaders
A Platform for Collaboration and Learning
With its vision “to unite changemakers, inspire transformative action, and foster global collaboration,” the Global Sustainability Awards over the years has become an ecosystem designed to encourage partnerships, exchange impactful ideas, and mobilize commitment for a greener planet.
The presence of students, corporates, educators, NGOs, and startups under one roof in Delhi will provide a rare and dynamic networking opportunity for stakeholders eager to accelerate sustainability practices locally and globally.
TheCSRUniverse is the Impact Advocacy Partner for this event.
For more information and participation details, visit globalsustainabilityawards.net.