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Sustainable

Impact

Award 2026

Sustainable Impact Award 2026 is an annual ceremony recognising businesses and experts whose work makes a meaningful contribution to Ukraine’s sustainable development.

The Award honours leaders whose initiatives strengthen the economy, support social progress, and protect the environment.

Award Participants

● Large companies● Small and medium-sized enterprises● Banks and financial institutions● Government institutionsCivil society organisations

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Sustainable Impact Award 2026 is an annual ceremony recognising businesses and experts whose work makes a meaningful contribution to Ukraine’s sustainable development.

The Award honours leaders whose initiatives strengthen the economy, support social progress, and protect the environment.

Award Participants

● Large companies● Small and medium-sized enterprises● Banks and financial institutions● Government institutionsCivil society organisations

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The Award is held every two years as part of the International Sustainability Forum and is an independent platform for recognising leaders and organisations that demonstrate a real impact on Ukraine’s economy, society, and environment.

The Award is designed to recognise not individual charitable initiatives or communication campaigns, but systemic solutions that create measurable, positive impact across the economy, society, and environment.

Projects and initiatives from 2025–2026 are eligible for consideration.




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Award Categories: CORPORATE

Recognising companies and institutions that integrate sustainable development principles into their strategy, operations, and corporate culture.

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1.Environmental Leadership


Recognising organisations that demonstrate significant environmental results through effective resource use, climate action, emissions reduction, and the implementation of sustainable environmental practices.

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2. Social Impact and Community Empowerment

For organisations that implement initiatives to support employees, develop communities, address the needs of vulnerable groups, and contribute to social cohesion and community development.

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3. Ethical Governance, Trust and ESG in the Financial Sector

For financial institutions that implement responsible governance principles, ensure transparency in their operations, integrate ESG approaches, and adhere to responsible decision-making and sustainable finance practices.

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4. Innovation and Cutting-Edge Sustainable Technologies

Recognising organisations that implement innovative solutions, modern technologies, and breakthrough practices to increase operational efficiency and achieve sustainable development goals.


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5. Sustainable and Ethical Supply Chain

For organisations that implement responsible supply chain management principles, adhere to international standards of ethics, human rights, environmental responsibility, and engagement with suppliers.


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6. Partnerships for Sustainable Development


Recognising successful examples of collaboration between businesses, financial institutions, government bodies, civil society organisations, and international partners to achieve sustainable development and create a lasting positive impact.


Award Categories: INDIVIDUAL

Recognising the individual contributions of professionals to the development of a sustainable society in Ukraine.

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1. Sustainability Leader of the Year


For individuals who have made a significant contribution to implementing environmental solutions, sustainable development, the green economy, and the creation of a culture of environmental responsibility.



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2. Social Innovator of the Year

For leaders who create and implement innovative solutions to address social challenges, improve people’s quality of life, and strengthen communities.





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3. Education and Awareness Leader in Sustainable Development

For experts, educators, researchers, and communicators who raise awareness, shape competencies, and promote a culture of sustainable development.

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4. Youth Impact Leader (Youth Impact Award)


For young leaders under 35 who implement projects and initiatives, demonstrate leadership in sustainable development, and contribute to social and environmental change.

Winner Selection Process

1.

Official Award Launch
Launch of the Sustainable Impact Award 2026 and opening of applications.





(1 July 2026)

2.

Application Period
Collection of applications from companies, financial institutions, civil society organisations, educational institutions, and individual nominees.

(1 July – 31 August)

3.

Initial Application Screening
Review of applications for eligibility, category requirements, and completeness of documentation.





(1–7 September)

4.

Expert Evaluation
Individual assessment of applications by the jury based on established criteria.





(7–30 September)

5.

Selection of Finalists
Review of evaluation results and selection of the final shortlist.




(1–7 October)

6.

Award Ceremony Preparation
Preparation of awards, programme, presentation materials, and event logistics.


(7–14 October)

7.

Sustainable Impact Award 2026 Ceremony
Official announcement of the winners and presentation of the awards as part of ISF26.


(15 October)

Organising Committee

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Alina Sokolenko

Chair and Member of the Supervisory Board of the Association of Sustainable Development Experts, International Sustainable Development and ESG Expert

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Viktoriia Mykhailo

Executive Director of the Ukrainian Sustainable Finance Alliance with extensive experience in banking and the investment sector in Ukraine

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Yana Konok

ASDE Project Lead, Sustainable Development Expert, specialising in international project management and partnership development

Jury Members

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Аndrii Dligach

PhD in Economics, Professor, Founder of Advantor Group and Business Community “Board”, Head of the Centre for Social Change and Behavioural Economics

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Viktoriya Protsenko

ASDE Ambassador, a leading expert in environmental and social issues in the banking sector, specialising in sustainable development (ESG), with over 14 years of experience in sustainable development.

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Serhii Ivashenko

Head of GR, CSR & ESG at METRO Ukraine, with over 10 years of experience. He focuses on corporate communications with government institutions, ESG, compliance, and sustainable development.

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Serhii Naumov

President of the National Association of Banks of Ukraine, with over 30 years of experience in banking and financial sectors. Expertise: strategic management, corporate banking, and banking sector development.

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Аnna Horbenko

Head of the Ukrainian Compliance Association, Director of the Compliance Department at OTP Bank Ukraine

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Olena Vasylieva

Head of marketing at LIGA ZAKON



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Dariusz Prasek

Director of Sustainable Development Consulting Services. Areas of expertise: sustainable finance, ESG, circular economy, member of the ASDE Supervisory Board, with over 40 years of professional experience.

Evaluation Criteria:

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  • Compliance with ESG Principles (0–5)

  • ● Measured Results (5)● Innovation (5)● Leadership (5)● Impact (5)● Sustainability and Long-Term Results (5)● Evidence Base (5)

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