«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?

• The focus is on innovative products, technologies, services or business models with lighthouse character.
• Their environmental impact must be measurable or allow a credible estimate.
• The solutions to be nominated must have successfully established themselves in the market (growth phase has been reached).
• The social dimension of sustainability must not be negatively affected in the case of potential award winners.
• The solutions must have a relevant connection to Switzerland as a business location.
• Potential award winners 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.