Judging process
The most outstanding Swiss solutions, that combine ecological innovations with economic success and thus contribute to climate and environmental protection are awarded and selected each year.
The judging process takes place in a multi-stage procedure:
Nominations | 30 October – 11 December 2023
The partner organisations nominate around 40 innovative solutions from all over Switzerland.
Applications | 15 January – 29 February 2024
The nominated companies complete the necessary application documents online.
Preliminary judging | 7 May 2024
An interdisciplinary panel of experts selects the five best solutions from all the submissions.
Judging | 2 July 2024
These five companies present themselves with a pitch to the main jury. The jury will select the three finalists and the winner.
Prize-giving | 14 February 2025
The three finalists present their solutions at Impact Gstaad’s most important Impact Circle event. Afterwards, the winner chosen by the jury is announced a the «Green Business Award» officially awarded.
Investors Round Table
Upon request, an Investors Roundtable curated by Impact Gstaad will take place after the award ceremony in favour of the winner.