8th Zimbabwe Annual ESG & Responsible Business Achievement Awards 2024
Creating a better future: ESG awards for business practices
Nomination Deadline: 31 October 2024
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The Zimbabwe National Annual ESG & Responsible Business Awards are back!!!
Join us on the 29th of November, 2024 to celebrate, Top Responsible Organizations that are making a difference in the Communities of Zimbabwe.
Our THEME this year “Creating a better future: ESG awards for business practices” aims to celebrate businesses, individuals, and non-profits who have integrated ESG into every level of their operations. These early adopters have taken the path of trial and error, inspiring us to take the first step towards meaningful change.
The award categories focus on companies’ ESG leadership, demonstrated through their holistic reporting, effective operations, and innovative approach to sustainable development. Winners are selected by esteemed jurors and will be presented at the Awards Ceremony dinner, tentatively scheduled for 22 November 2024.
ESGNZ is a Sustainability business member organisation with a mission to promote best ESG practices in Zimbabwe and beyond, facilitate ESG education, and encourage a balance between commercial and non-commercial organizations. Ultimately, ESGNZ hopes to co-create a better ESG ecosystem in Zimbabwe and Africa.
Why should you participate?
Awards Categories
Category 1:
Environmental Stewardship
- Best Environmental Management System
- Sustainable Water Management Award
- Renewable Energy Champion
- Waste Reduction and Recycling Award
- Biodiversity Conservation Award
Category 2:
Social Responsibility
- Community Development Award
- Employee Engagement and Wellbeing Award
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Award
- Human Rights Champion
- Education and Skills Development Award
Category 3:
Governance and Leadership
- Best Governance Practice Award
- CEO of the Year (ESG Leadership)
- Board Diversity and Inclusion Award
- Transparency and Disclosure Award
- Anti-Corruption and Ethics Award
Category 4:
Innovation and Impact
- ESG Innovation Award
- Sustainable Product or Service Award
- Impact Investing Award
- Climate Change Mitigation Award
- SDG Achievement Award
Category 5:
Reporting and Transparency
- Best ESG Report Award
- Transparency and Disclosure Award
- Stakeholder Engagement Award
- Materiality Reporting Award
- Integrated Reporting Award
Category 6:
Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)
- Best ESG Practice by an SME
- SME Innovation Award
- SME Community Impact Award
- SME Environmental Stewardship Award
- SME Governance and Leadership Award
Category 7:
Supply Chain Management
- Best Supply Chain Sustainability Award
- Supplier Diversity and Inclusion Award
- Sustainable Procurement Award
- Supply Chain Transparency and Traceability Award
- Human Rights in the Supply Chain Award
Category 8:
Community Engagement
- Best Community Engagement Program Award
- Community Development Project Award
- Philanthropy and Charity Award
- Employee Volunteering Program Award
- Community Impact Award
Category 9:
Education and Training
- Best ESG Training Program Award
- Education for Sustainable Development Award
- Skills Development and Training Award
- Capacity Building and Mentorship Award
- ESG Research and Development Award
Category 10:
Partnership and Collaboration
- Best Partnership for ESG Impact Award
- Collaborative Project of the Year Award
- Industry Association Leadership Award
- Multi-Stakeholder Initiative Award
- Public-Private Partnership Award
Category 11:
Technology and Innovation
- Best Use of Technology for ESG Award
- ESG Innovation in Products and Services Award
- Digital Transformation for Sustainability Award
- Data Analytics for ESG Award
- Emerging Technology for ESG Award
Category 12:
Women’s Empowerment
- Best Women’s Empowerment Program Award
- Gender Diversity and Inclusion Award
- Women in Leadership Award
- Women’s Economic Empowerment Award
- Women’s Health and Wellbeing Award
Category 13:
Public Sector
Awards Criteria by Category
Category 1:
Environmental Stewardship
- Evidence of environmental impact reduction (e.g., carbon footprint, water usage)
- Implementation of sustainable practices (e.g., recycling, renewable energy)
- Compliance with environmental regulations and standards
- Innovation in environmental management
- Stakeholder engagement and transparency
Category 2:
Social Responsibility
- Positive impact on local communities (e.g., job creation, community development)
- Employee engagement and wellbeing initiatives
- Diversity, equity, and inclusion practices
- Human rights policies and practices
- Philanthropy and charitable giving
Category 3:
Governance and Leadership
- Board diversity and independence
- Executive leadership commitment to ESG
- Transparency and disclosure practices
- Compliance with governance regulations and standards
- Stakeholder engagement and feedback mechanisms
Category 4:
Innovation and Impact
- Originality and innovation in ESG initiatives
- Measurable impact and outcomes (e.g., carbon reduction, community benefit)
- Scalability and replicability of initiatives
- Collaboration and partnership with stakeholders
- Alignment with UN SDGs and national development goals
Category 5:
Reporting and Transparency
- Clarity and completeness of ESG reporting
- Alignment with international reporting standards (e.g., GRI, SASB)
- Disclosure of material ESG risks and opportunities
- Stakeholder engagement and feedback mechanisms
- Digital accessibility and user experience
Category 6:
Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)
- ESG initiatives relative to business size and resources
- Innovation and adaptability in ESG practices
- Community impact and engagement
- Employee engagement and wellbeing
- Governance and leadership commitment to ESG
Category 7:
Supply Chain Management
- Supplier engagement and capacity building
- Supply chain risk management and mitigation
- Transparency and disclosure practices
- Compliance with supply chain regulations and standards
- Innovation in supply chain sustainability
Category 8:
Community Engagement
- Depth and breadth of community engagement initiatives
- Positive impact on local communities
- Collaboration and partnership with stakeholders
- Employee volunteering and community service
- Community feedback and engagement mechanisms
Category 9:
Education and Training
- Quality and relevance of ESG training programs
- Employee engagement and participation
- Capacity building and skills development
- Innovation in ESG education and training
- Alignment with business needs and goals
Category 10:
Partnership and Collaboration
- Depth and breadth of partnerships and collaborations
- Positive impact and outcomes of partnerships
- Collaboration with diverse stakeholders (e.g., NGOs, government, industry)
- Innovation in partnership and collaboration models
- Alignment with business needs and goals
Category 11:
Technology and Innovation
- Originality and innovation in ESG technology solutions
- Positive impact and outcomes of technology solutions
- Scalability and replicability of technology solutions
- Collaboration and partnership with stakeholders
- Alignment with business needs and goals
Category 12:
Women’s Empowerment
- Depth and breadth of women’s empowerment initiatives
- Positive impact on women’s economic empowerment
- Diversity, equity, and inclusion practices
- Leadership and development opportunities for women
- Community engagement and feedback mechanisms
PARTICIPATION & SPONSORSHIP DETAILS
Headline Sponsor (US$7500)
- 10 Free passes to attend the awards dinner
- Opportunity to present an award
- Free full year ESGNZ membership for 2025
- Unlimited banner display inside and outside the venue including co-branding with ESGNZ on the main banner.
- Logo display on all awards material and media adverts
- 20% discount on Advert placement in the Post awards Sustainability Magazine
- Sponsorship acknowledgment on our website, newsletter, Facebook and other social media platforms
- Verbal mentions that you are a headline sponsor during the awards dinner
- 5 minutes talk time during the awards ceremony
Award Category Sponsor (US$5000)
- 5 Free passes to attend the awards dinner
- Logo to be engraved on the award trophies
- Half year free ESGNZ membership for 2025
- Opportunity to present the sponsored award
- Banner display inside and outside the event venue.
- Logo display on all awards material and media adverts
- 5% discount on Advert placement in the post awards Sustainability Magazine
- Sponsorship acknowledgment on our website, newsletter, Facebook and other social media platforms
- Verbal mentions that you are an award sponsor during the awards dinner
- 5 minutes talk time during the awards ceremony
Registration Desk Branding ($5000)
- Exclusive branding rights of the conference entrance registration desk Unlimited banners outside the conference venue.
- 2 Free pass to attend the awards dinner
- 3 months free ESGNZ membership for 2025
- Verbal mentions that you are a sponsor during the awards dinner
- Logo display on all awards material and media adverts
Support Sponsors ($3500)
- 2 Free passes to attend the conference limited banner display inside and outside the event venue.
- Logo display on all awards material and media adverts
- 3 months free ESGNZ membership for 2025
- Sponsorship acknowledgment on our website, newsletter, Facebook and other social media platforms
- Verbal mentions that you are a sponsor during the awards dinner
To participate or sponsor
Kindly contact the 2024 organizing team from ESGNZ Network Zimbabwe on,
info@esgnetworkzimbabwe.co.zw,
admin@esgnetworkzimbabwe.co.zw,
08644291997 or 0774768895
Banking Details Nostro
Account Name ZCST
Bank ZB Bank
Branch Natal Branch
Acc. No. 4130 236651 405