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Instituted in 2006, the CII-ITC Methodology
Sustainability Awards recognize and
reward excellence in businesses that are USP of the Awards: CII-ITC Sustainability Awards Ceremony
going the distance to embed Awards are the only third-party assured
sustainable practices in their operations. Awards in terms of technology, Winners are recognised at a
Winners of the Awards are role models governance, methodology and process. presentation Ceremony. The
that inspire others to follow suit. The Uniquely based on EFQM Excellence ceremony not only recognises the
Awards are a part of the continued Framework, the Awards are designed for participant companies but also, the
efforts of CESD to create awareness on those who strive e¬ffortlessly to make assessors who diligently participate
sustainability practices and to create sustainability their business. Companies and contribute their expertise,
capacities in business. More than can apply for the Corporate Excellence throughout the Awards cycle. The
recognition, the Awards measure category or domain category ceremony is attended by some of the
performance and provide detailed (Environment Management, Biodiversity, most illustrious and distinguished Jury,
feedback for opportunities to excel. Corporate Social Responsibility). CEOs, and Assessors who come to
CII-ITC Sustainability Awards define the Each year, the participating companies receive the Awards under various
science of sustainability performance. undergo a rigorous evaluation process categories. This year too, the Awards
Excellence in sustainability is a journey of that includes preliminary screening, desk ceremony was conducted virtually.
continuous improvement in processes analysis and on-site assessment by a
and results. In the past 17 years, team of CII-certified sustainability
cumulatively, 1131 businesses have assessors, who spent approximately
applied, of which 375 have been 1,000 man-hours per application over a
recognized. Limited number of period of six months. The process is
applications are accepted to maintain validated and supported by a
strong competition and high standards pre-eminent jury which meets after
of excellence. each stage, to ascertain the
qualification of the companies to the
next round. This uniquely credible Award “Ceremony attended by some
celebrates the exemplary contribution of of the most illustrious and
“In the past 17 years,
businesses in scaling up sustainable distinguished Jury, CEOs, and
cumulatively, 1131 businesses practices. Assessors who come to receive
applied and 375 recognized.
Awards under various
Limited number of applications
categories.”
accepted to maintain strong
competition and high standards
of excellence.”
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