UNIDO ONE World Sustainability Awards 2025

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About UNIDO ONE World Sustainability Awards

In 2025, the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), a specialized agency of the United Nations,  launched the ONE World Sustainability Awards. These prestigious awards are a hallmark UNIDO initiative to recognize and promote ground-breaking contributions to sustainable industrial development worldwide. Rooted in the United Nations’ global agenda on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) the awards showcase businesses and individuals who demonstrate excellence in sustainability and innovation aligned with the UN’s vision for a just, inclusive, and sustainable future. 

As part of the United Nations system, UNIDO leverages its unique international mandate, technical expertise, and decades of experience in industrial development to convene governments, private sector, and civil society. The Awards are a strategic UN platform that supports the long-term transformation of industries and companies, helping them enhance access and scale sustainable solutions globally, particularly in developing and emerging markets. 

The inaugural award ceremony will be held at UNIDO’s Global Industry Summit 2025, hosted by Saudi Arabia, bringing together representatives from 173 UN Member States. This global UN event will launch a lasting platform for partnerships, collaboration, and international exposure, enabling winners and nominees to contribute to the UN’s vision of industrial progress that is both economically viable and environmentally responsible. 

By applying, you join a UN-led movement dedicated to advancing sustainable industrial development in line with internationally agreed standards such as the SDGs and ESG frameworks. The awards provide more than recognition; they open doors to UNIDO’s global networks and expertise.  

Award Categories

Applicants will be invited to apply within the following main categories:

1. Sustainable Supply Chains
2. Innovative Start-Ups
3. Women in Industry

 

• Sponsor Organisation: United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)

Benefits of UNIDO ONE World Sustainability Awards

• Credibility and visibility as leaders in sustainability endorsed by the leading experts in industrial sustainability within the United Nations standards
• International recognition through UNIDO’s solution platform
• Networking opportunities at the Global Industry Summit, a high-profile UN convening with stakeholders from more than 170 countries
• Further long-term inclusion in UNIDO’s private sector networks and events 

UNIDO ONE World Sustainability Awards Requirements

• Companies embedding sustainability into industrial operations 
• Innovative start-ups driving sustainable solutions
• Organizations and institutions advancing sustainable industrial practices
• Entrepreneurs and individuals making significant sustainable impacts in industry

Application Date and Process

• Applications will be rigorously evaluated by an independent jury of distinguished international experts with deep experience in sustainability, industrial development, and innovation. This jury operates under the highest standards of impartiality and transparency, guided by  UNIDO’s expertise as the specialized UN agency for inclusive and sustainable industrial development and public-private partnerships. 
• The assessment process is firmly grounded in a nuanced framework that encompasses considerations regarding the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) compliance. This ensures that winning initiatives not only demonstrate excellence but also align with the broader mission to promote responsible, equitable, and resilient industrial growth worldwide. 

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