AFR Sustainability Awards

Recognising the organisations driving Australia’s sustainable future

The AFR Sustainability Leaders Awards celebrate the companies making real progress on sustainability challenges and delivering business value in the process.

Delivered in partnership with Schneider Electric and the Australian Financial Review, these awards spotlight the innovators embedding sustainability into strategy, operations, and culture. From carbon reduction and energy efficiency to circular design and value chain transformation, this list honours the organisations setting new standards for impact.

Who can enter?

Any organisation operating in Australia with a meaningful sustainability initiative, program, or business transformation is eligible, from disruptive start-ups to large corporates.

Why it’s worth entering

✔ Recognition from the AFR — one of Australia’s most trusted business platforms
✔ Coverage across the energy, sustainability, and business community
✔ Benchmarking report prepared by Schneider Electric, including industry-specific insights
✔ A third-party endorsement that builds trust with clients, investors, and employees
✔ Opportunities for collaboration with other sustainability leaders
✔ Exclusive discounts on tickets to the AFR ESG Summit and corporate subscriptions

Green Door Co’s Track Record

At Green Door Co, we’ve completed over 1,000 award submissions for clients across Australia and the Asia-Pacific.

77% shortlist rate | 68% win rate (of those shortlisted)

99% of clients have been shortlisted or won, often more than once

We specialise in helping organisations translate their impact into submissions that judges can’t ignore.

Key Dates & Details

Nominations close: Friday 10 January 2025
Submissions close: Thursday 6 March 2025
Industry lists published: June 2025

Entry Fees

Round one nominations: Free

Round two entry:

Up to 99 employees and not-for-profits: $2,900 ex. GST
100–499 employees: $4,300 ex. GST
500+ employees: $5,600 ex. GST

If your organisation is leading the way on sustainability, let’s make sure your story gets the recognition it deserves.