Green Transformation Innovation Award

This award recognises organisations in Ireland that have developed and implemented innovative solutions, technologies or business models that are driving meaningful environmental transformation and sustainability impact. Projects may include (but are not limited to): operational innovation, sustainable product or service development, systems innovation, climate solutions, process redesign, collaborative initiatives and transformative sustainability strategies. Entrants are expected to demonstrate originality, measurable impact and clear evidence that their innovation is contributing to long-term environmental and organisational transformation. Entry is by a 5-page A4 PDF submission; the judges will be looking for innovation, scalability and measurable outcomes, paying particular attention to the criteria listed below.

• Organisation Background & Sustainability Challenge: Describe the size and nature of your organisation, including the sector you operate within and the sustainability or environmental challenges your innovation was designed to address. Outline your wider sustainability journey and any relevant frameworks, partnerships, or external recognition supporting your innovation efforts.
• Innovation Strategy & Development: Outline the strategy behind the development of the innovation, including the objectives, business case, and how the idea was identified, developed, and implemented. Demonstrate how the initiative aligns with your organisation’s sustainability goals and long-term environmental ambitions.
• Innovation & Transformational Approach: Summarise the innovative solution, technology, business model, or process introduced. This may include operational innovation, sustainable product or service development, climate solutions, systems innovation, collaborative initiatives, process redesign, or transformative sustainability strategies. Demonstrate what makes the initiative original and how it goes beyond incremental improvement.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration: Explain how employees, customers, suppliers, partners, or other stakeholders were engaged throughout the innovation journey. Include details on collaboration, internal culture change, partnerships, co-development initiatives, or how buy-in was achieved to support successful implementation and adoption.
• Outcomes, Scalability & Measurable Impact: Provide evidence demonstrating the measurable environmental and organisational impact of the innovation. This may include reductions in carbon emissions, waste, energy use, resource consumption, operational efficiencies, or other sustainability indicators.
• Future Development & Long-Term Transformation: Outline future plans for the innovation, including scaling opportunities, ongoing development, investment priorities, and continuous improvement initiatives. Demonstrate how the innovation will continue contributing to long-term environmental sustainability and organisational transformation.