HARARE – THE 9th Zimbabwe Annual ESG & Responsible Business Achievement Awards 2025 are Open for Application, With New Award Categories Celebrating Champions and Innovators.
ESG Network Zimbabwe is pleased to invite entries and nominations for the ESG Achievement Awards 2024/2025. Returning for the 9th year, the awards continue to promote pioneering initiatives for all businesses and stakeholders to flourish through demonstration of commitment to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices. The application period is open until 31 October 2025.
Previous winners represented household names from various industries and this year, the awards have opened with the theme “ESG Excellence: The Key to Unlocking Zimbabwe’s Potential” which 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 will be selected by esteemed jurors and presented at the Awards Ceremony dinner, tentatively scheduled for 21 November 2025.
ESGNZ is a non-profit organization founded in 2016 with a mission to promote 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 in the Responsible Business Awards?
- BE RECOGNIZED BY THE COMMUNITY, shareholders, investors and experts as a leader in the industry.
- RECEIVE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT for your company’s commitment to excellence as a responsible business.
- GAIN REPUTATION for spearheading innovation and best practice with a growing sustainability community in Zimbabwe and the world.
- BE RECOGNISED by Zimbabwe’s leading Sustainability network- ESGNZ
- RECEIVE COVERAGE for your initiatives through our extensive, media reach.
- SHOWCASE your organisation through banner and marketing material
- NETWORK, NETWORK, NETWORK! Connect with business leaders from around Zimbabwe meet to celebrate and share their sustainability successes.
Categories 2025
- Environmental Stewardship
- Social Responsibility
- Governance and Leadership
- Innovation and Impact
- Reporting and Transparency
- Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)
- Supply Chain Management
- Community Engagement
- Education and Training
- Partnership and Collaboration
- Technology and Innovation
- Women’s Empowerment
- Climate Resilience
- Health and Safety
- Economic Impact
- Ethical Sourcing
- Digital Responsibility
- Biodiversity and Conservation
- Responsible Marketing and Communication
- Intergenerational Impact
- ESG Transparency Award
- Crisis Management and Resilience
- Youth Development and Empowerment
- Circular Economy Practices
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
- Sustainable Agriculture
- Sustainable Tourism
- Green Building and infrastructure
- Health and Wellbeing
- Financial Inclusion
- Clean Water and Sanitation
- Renewable Energy Solution
- Sustainable Investment
- Sustainable Mining
- Lifetime Achievement Award
Special Awards
- Emerging Leader Award
- Best ESG Report Award
If you would like to participate in the 2025 Responsible Business Awards, find out all about the awards categories, and entry/nomination criteria by following the link below.
You can also contact the organizing team from ESGNZ Network Zimbabwe on, info@esgnetworkzimbabwe.co.zw, admin@esgnetworkzimbabwe.co.zw
