German Sustainability Award - Expert Prize
The “German Sustainability Prize” has been awarded since 2008; its patroness is the German
Chancellor Angela Merkel. The award is presented to companies that combine economic
success with social responsibility and environmental protection in an exemplary way and use
sustained action for further growth. The key focus was on consistent sustainability management
and sustainability topics in brand management. Special prizes were awarded to individuals that
encourage the idea of a sustainable society in an exceptional way either nationally or
internationally.
The application process comprises three stages: Firstly, each applicant fills out an online form.
Then a ten person jury of experts assesses the comprehensive, quantitative and qualitative
information on the sustainability of the product or service portfolio. Ultimately, there are
three nominees for each category, except for the special prize. The nominees are presented
during the symposium and receive the opportunity to demonstrate their best practices. The awards
are then presented on the same evening as part of a ceremony in Duesseldorf. The prize includes
10 categories, including "Germany's most sustained company", "Germany's most sustained products
and services" and "Germany's most sustained brands" (company brands and product brands).
The “German Sustainability Prize” has been awarded since 2008; its patroness is the German
Chancellor Angela Merkel. The award is presented to companies that combine economic
success with social responsibility and environmental protection in an exemplary way and use
sustained action for further growth. The key focus was on consistent sustainability management
and sustainability topics in brand management. Special prizes were awarded to individuals that
encourage the idea of a sustainable society in an exceptional way either nationally or
internationally.
The application process comprises three stages: Firstly, each applicant fills out an online form.
Then a ten person jury of experts assesses the comprehensive, quantitative and qualitative
information on the sustainability of the product or service portfolio. Ultimately, there are
three nominees for each category, except for the special prize. The nominees are presented
during the symposium and receive the opportunity to demonstrate their best practices. The awards
are then presented on the same evening as part of a ceremony in Duesseldorf. The prize includes
10 categories, including "Germany's most sustained company", "Germany's most sustained products
and services" and "Germany's most sustained brands" (company brands and product brands).