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:

Until 27 November 2022: Nominations

The partner organisations nominate approximately 40 innovative solutions.

Until 19 February 2023: Applications

The nominated companies complete the necessary application documents online.

22 May 2023: Preliminary judging

An interdisciplinary panel of experts selects the five best solutions from all the submissions.

5 July 2023: Judging

These five companies present themselves with a pitch to the main jury. The jury will select the three finalists and the winner.

12+13 September 2023: Award ceremony

The three finalists present their solutions as part of the award ceremony at the Sustainable Switzerland Forum. Afterwards, the jury’s winner will be announced, and the “Green Business Award” 2023 will be officially presented.