«Green Business Award»

If we want to preserve our planet for future generations, the business must be part of the solution.

For the urgently needed changes, we need role models to guide decision-makers. The “Green Business Award” under the chairmanship of Doris Leuthard honours innovative companies that combine ecological innovations with economic success. A unique selection process via national business associations and environmental organisations guarantees that the most effective solutions are sought out each year.

With the “Green Business Award” “Green Business Switzerland” focuses on the positive connection between entrepreneurial success and sustainable action. Learn more about patronage.

Nominations are made through our nomination partners. Companies cannot apply directly.

Who can be nominated?

We encourage entrepreneurial solutions that combine ecological innovation with economic success to apply.

• These are companies with innovative products, new technologies or services that can make a substantial contribution to solving the global ecological challenges of our time. These solutions have been on the market for at least two years and confirm their “product-market fit” with initial successes. The growth phase has been reached or the company is about to enter it.
• Established SMEs or large companies that have transformed their existing business model or parts of it in an innovative way towards genuine sustainability – for example by implementing a circular economy or achieving climate neutrality – are also eligible for nomination. They should play a pioneering role within their industry.
• The concrete environmental impact of all solutions must be measurable or allow for a credible estimate.
• The social dimension of sustainability must not be negatively affected.
• All solutions must have a relevant connection to Switzerland as a business location.
• Potential award winners and their solutions must have the power to inspire people.

Excluded from participation are Administrations (exception: within the framework of public-private partnerships), NGOs and foundations, and sponsoring partners.

Legal recourse is excluded.

The best solutions are selected annually, employing a comprehensive judging process.