Since 2008, the German Sustainability Award (GSA) has been awarding the best concepts for more sustainability and has become Europe's largest award for ecological and social commitment.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will be a guest of honour at the 15th award ceremony on 2 December 2022. As Federal Minister of Social Affairs, he was the first speaker at the GSA's premiere in 2008.
The competition for the 3rd German Sustainability Award Design has started. The award honours products and services that drive change.
The 14th German Sustainability Award was awarded on 2 and 3 December 2021. Guests in Düsseldorf included EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and climate researcher Prof. Hans Joachim Schellnhuber.
The President of the German Bundestag Bärbel Bas becomes patron of the 15th German Sustainability Award. The event will take place on 1 and 2 December and consists of two days of congress during the day and two award ceremonies in the evenings.
This year's competitions begin in days of uncertainty. The war in Ukraine will predictably also hinder sustainable transformation. But first it is important to help the people on the ground. This is what we are doing through our long-standing partner SOS Children's Villages. Perhaps an idea for you, too.
Applications for the German Sustainability Award in the categories Companies, Design, Next Economy Award (NEA 2.0), Packaging, "Local Heroes" and Architecture can now be submitted. Participation is possible in several categories (e.g. as a whole company with the company's business strategy and with a single product). The closing date for entries is 3 June 2022.
On 3 December 2021, Billie Eilish and Oscar winner Forest Whitaker virtually received the Honorary Award of the German Sustainability Award. EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and climatologist John Schellnhuber joined the ceremony on 3 December 2021 to receive their awards on stage. Joss Stone, Chris de Burgh – both also Honorary Laureates – and Nathan Evans provided musical accompaniment to the ceremony.
After a successful debut in 2020, the German Sustainability Award for sustainable design was presented for the second time on the evening of 2 December 2021. 25 winners from a wide range of industries accepted the award virtually or on site at the MARITIM Hotel Düsseldorf. We are very much looking award to the third round which will take place on 1 December 2022.
With the seal of the GSA, nominees, finalists and winners can document their top position in the field of sustainability - towards customers, suppliers, media and the financial world. The GSA seal is a renowned external recognition, makes the pioneers recognizable and ensures a head start in the market. The GSA seal gives consumers orientation in their search for sustainable alternatives.
An award is only as strong as the attention it receives. With around 6,000 reports and in cooperation with over 50 media partners, the GSA 2021 achieved a gross media reach of 1.5 billion in Germany. Alongside intensive press work is cooperation with 3Sat/ZDF and other media partners from the daily and trade press as well as online media. Special supplements and advertisements present the players around the DNP, generate reach and help to further increase the impact of the award.