ESG Finance Champion Award

HOW DO I ENTER?

Visit our 'How to Enter' page for our Items Checklist & Step-by-Step Guide. CLICK HERE.

Once you have created your PDF submission and you have all items in the Items Checklist, submit your entry via the Online Entry Form. CLICK HERE.

This award recognises in-house teams that have led the organisation in embedding Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles into their financial strategies. This could focus on creating sustainable finance models, supporting green initiatives, or driving socially responsible financial practices. Entry is by a 5-page A4 PDF submission; the judges will be looking for a clear plan and evidence that it is delivering on core objectives, paying attention to the criteria listed below.

  • Team Overview: Provide a brief description of the finance team’s structure, expertise, and relevant activities related to ESG efforts in the past year.
  • ESG Vision and Objectives: Outline the organisation’s commitment to ESG principles, detailing key objectives and specific projects that align with sustainable finance in the past 12 months.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Discuss how the team engaged with stakeholders to promote ESG goals, including partnerships that supported green initiatives.
  • Innovative Solutions: Highlight creative financial models or strategies developed to support sustainability initiatives, providing examples of their application and impact.
  • Impact Measurement and Reporting: Describe the approach taken in the past year to measure and report the effectiveness of ESG initiatives, including specific metrics or results achieved.
  • Risk Management: Explain how the team has identified and addressed ESG-related risks in the past year, including any compliance measures implemented and their effectiveness.