Here are the winners of the ESG Awards 2021!
Congratulations to everyone shortlisted and double congratulations to all of you that won. Thanks to all of our sponsors for their support, including our headline partner Vuelio.
Here is the full ESG Awards show in case you missed the announcements.
Below you can read about all of our winners and get insight into what some of our judges thought of the campaigns.
CAMPAIGN & CASE STUDY CATEGORIES
BEST ESG CAMPAIGN OR CASE STUDY TO IMPROVE AND ENCOURAGE RESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION AND PRODUCTION
Sponsored by
Winner - Fanclub & musicMagpie - Mount Recyclemore
Judges comment:
"I love the way this campaign focuses not just on engagement and awareness but also in providing a tangible solution with clear evidence of engaging a new audience and customer base to reuse and recycle." Louisa Harris, head of ESG, Brandpie
Silver - Kindred, for WRAP: Wasting Food Feeds Climate Change
Finalists:
Alfred - Oatly Help-Dad
Fanclub & musicMagpie - Mount Recyclemore
Hill+Knowlton Strategies & Smart Energy GB - The Green Aisle
Kindred, for WRAP - Wasting Food Feeds Climate Change
BEST ESG CAMPAIGN OR CASE STUDY TO CREATE OR IMPROVE ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE AND CLEAN ENERGY
Winner - Hill+Knowlton Strategies for Arla - Poo Power
BEST ESG CAMPAIGN OR CASE STUDY TO IMPROVE GENDER EQUALITY
Winner - Third City & Starling Bank: Make Money Equal
Judges comment:
"This is a thoughtful campaign that seeks to challenge the portrayal of women as masters of their destiny when it comes to economic power. The use of academic research made the subsequent campaign even more meaningful. The use of imagery is a clever but powerful way to challenge mindsets." Bieneosa Ebite, head of corporate communications, Centrica
Silver - Lenovo ‘New Realities’ Elevates Young Women’s Voices Around the Globe
Finalists:
Lenovo ‘New Realities’ Elevates Young Women’s Voices Around the Globe
The First Gender-Balanced Chess Tour | Julius Baer Challengers Chess Tour | by the Play Magnus Group
Third City & Starling Bank: Make Money Equal
Third City & Credit Karma - The Gender Credit Gap
BEST ESG CAMPAIGN OR CASE STUDY TO IMPROVE CONSERVATION, RESTORATION AND SUSTAINABLE USE OF THE TERRESTRIAL ECOSYSTEMS
Winner - Natural Capital Laboratory: AECOM, in partnership with The Lifescape Project, University of Cumbria and Emilia & Roger Leese
BEST ESG CAMPAIGN OR CASE STUDY TO CREATE OR IMPROVE THE SUSTAINABILITY OF CITIES AND/OR COMMUNITIES
Sponsored by
Winner - Hill+Knowlton Strategies for Arla: Poo Power
Judges comment:
"This is an excellent example of using creativity to grab consumers' attention and shine a light on future solutions to challenging issues . A great use of channels and company assets, and great to see humour being used to brighten difficult times." Caroline Winters, senior advisor, bcw
Finalists:
Hill+Knowlton Strategies for Arla - Poo Power
SKOOT
BEST ESG CAMPAIGN OR CASE STUDY TO IMPROVE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
Winner - Third City & Bupa - Teen Minds: Living Through Pandemic
Judges comment:
"As a collaborative project both BUPA and Third City demonstrated partnerships such as this have real value on making the most of shared expertise and reach." Clive Booth, founder, The ESG Foundation
Finalists:
International SOS COVID-19 Workforce Resilience Support
International SOS COVID-19 Vaccination Programme
International SOS Educating Global Workforces on Health and Wellbeing Risks
Third City & Bupa - Teen Minds: Living Through Pandemic
BEST ESG CAMPAIGN OR CASE STUDY TO IMPROVE INDUSTRY, INNOVATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE
Winner - International SOS - AOKPass Digital Health Certificate
BEST ESG CAMPAIGN OR CASE STUDY TO PROMOTE AND ENCOURAGE CLIMATE ACTION
Sponsored by
Winner - Third City & Zurich UK - Youth Against Carbon
Judges comment:
"This authentic campaign provided an excellent forum for young people to discuss climate change and have the ear of government. I like the fact that Zurich has committed to hosting the event again, which is one of the hallmarks of wanting to engage in an issue and recognition of the role it has to play in creating real change." Bieneosa Ebite, head of corporate communications, Centrica
Finalists:
SKOOT
Third City & Zurich UK - Youth Against Carbon
BRAND ACTIVISM ESG CAMPAIGN OF THE YEAR
Winner - Fanclub & musicMagpie - Mount Recyclemore
Judges comment:
"I love this initiative! Smart, creative, it makes me stop and think about my actions. It motivates, educates and entertains, and is superbly supported by a longer-term musicMagpie commitment to Wasteaid. This is modern leadership." Caroline Winters, senior advisor, bcw
Silver - Schroders - Beyond Profit
Finalists:
Fanclub & musicMagpie - Mount Recyclemore
Schroders - Beyond Profit
BEST ESG CAMPAIGN OR CASE STUDY TO REDUCE INEQUALITY
Winner - Third City & Starling Bank - Make Money Equal
CARBON FOOTPRINT ESG PERFORMANCE OF THE YEAR
Sponsored by
Winner - Paysafe’s Carbon Reduction Programme
Judges comment:
"A clear and concise entry, which reflects the strategy being taken on carbon reduction. Positive to see plans for an ESG dashboard that will provide an overview of GHG emissions data, current carbon reduction programme and future objectives." Luke Cross, director, Social
Finalists:
Paysafe’s Carbon Reduction Programme
Xero's Road to Carbon Neutral
ENVIRONMENTAL PRODUCT ESG CAMPAIGN OF THE YEAR
Winner - Mastercard Sustainable Materials Program
ESG RELATED CHARITY PARTNERSHIP OF THE YEAR
Sponsored by
Winner - BCLC - Spread the Local Love
Judges comment:
"Really innovative thinking with a dual benefit. Impressive work across a wide range of stakeholders. The campaign really resonates." John Thompson, head of communications, Actis
Finalists:
BCLC - Spread the Local Love
Natwest Group
Red Consultancy and KP Nuts - Know Thy Nuts This Movember
EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT ESG PROGRAMME OF THE YEAR
Winner - Paysafe - Annual ESG Campaign Calendar
Judges comment:
"An excellent submission, with a lot of detail provided showing a clear purpose. It was clear from the information provided by Paysafe that the business is truly committed to engaging with employees on ESG matters as well as its broader employee engagement programme. Well done!" Victoria Cross, managing partner, Instinctif Partners
Finalists:
iResearch Employees for COVID-19 Relief
Patron Capital - The Greatness Lectures
Paysafe - Annual ESG Campaign Calendar
GOVERNANCE TRANSFORMATION OF THE YEAR
Winner - Channel Capital Advisors
BOUTIQUE ESG CONSULTANCY OF THE YEAR
Sponsored by
Winner - Kindred
Judges comment:
"It's clear that Kindred have woven ESG into its business in a strategic and purposeful way. And the results are amazing for the agency, its clients and team. Brilliant achievement!" Chris Blackwood, partner, Third City
Silver - Forster Communications
Finalists:
Alfred
ESG Communications
Forster Communications
Kindred
ESG REPORT OF THE YEAR
Winner - KPMG UK - Our Impact by KPMG UK and Spoke
Judges comment:
"I can just feel the energy of the team coming through the submission. Well presented, with just the right amount of detail to draw me in!" Martin Townsend, global head of sustainability & circular economy, BSI
Finalists:
Hochschild Mining PLC - Committed to a better world - 2020 Sustainability Report
KPMG UK - Our Impact by KPMG UK and Spoke
POSCO - POSCO Corporate Citizenship Report 2020