Winners, Finalists & Leaders

Winners, Finalists & Leaders

Winners, Finalists & Leaders

Sustainability & Impact

Recognizing the innovators building the future of intelligence and automation.

2024

2024

2024

Best Sustainable Business

Black Baza Coffee Co.

Black Baza Coffee Co. is an Indian social enterprise committed to empowering smallholder coffee growers through sustainable and biodiversity-friendly farming practices. By promoting climate-resilient agriculture and reducing debt cycles among farmers, they have significantly improved livelihoods while conserving local ecosystems.

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Best Sustainable Business

Black Baza Coffee Co.

Black Baza Coffee Co. is an Indian social enterprise committed to empowering smallholder coffee growers through sustainable and biodiversity-friendly farming practices. By promoting climate-resilient agriculture and reducing debt cycles among farmers, they have significantly improved livelihoods while conserving local ecosystems.

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Best Sustainable Business

Black Baza Coffee Co.

Black Baza Coffee Co. is an Indian social enterprise committed to empowering smallholder coffee growers through sustainable and biodiversity-friendly farming practices. By promoting climate-resilient agriculture and reducing debt cycles among farmers, they have significantly improved livelihoods while conserving local ecosystems.

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Best Renewable Energy Commitment

Husk Power Systems

Husk Power Systems, founded in 2008, is a company based in Fort Collins, Colorado, US, that provides clean energy services to off-grid or weak grid rural communities in East Africa, West Africa and South Asia, primarily by building renewable energy mini-grids/micro-grids. Its original technology generated electricity using a biomass gasifier that created fuel from rice husks, a waste product of rice hullers.

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Best Renewable Energy Commitment

Husk Power Systems

Husk Power Systems, founded in 2008, is a company based in Fort Collins, Colorado, US, that provides clean energy services to off-grid or weak grid rural communities in East Africa, West Africa and South Asia, primarily by building renewable energy mini-grids/micro-grids. Its original technology generated electricity using a biomass gasifier that created fuel from rice husks, a waste product of rice hullers.

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Best Renewable Energy Commitment

Husk Power Systems

Husk Power Systems, founded in 2008, is a company based in Fort Collins, Colorado, US, that provides clean energy services to off-grid or weak grid rural communities in East Africa, West Africa and South Asia, primarily by building renewable energy mini-grids/micro-grids. Its original technology generated electricity using a biomass gasifier that created fuel from rice husks, a waste product of rice hullers.

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Best Sustainable Product

von Holzhausen

von Holzhausen is a Los Angeles-based material innovation company specializing in sustainable alternatives to traditional leathers. Their products, such as Liquidplant and Banbū, are crafted from plant-based and biodegradable materials, offering eco-friendly solutions for various industries including fashion and automotive.

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Best Sustainable Product

von Holzhausen

von Holzhausen is a Los Angeles-based material innovation company specializing in sustainable alternatives to traditional leathers. Their products, such as Liquidplant and Banbū, are crafted from plant-based and biodegradable materials, offering eco-friendly solutions for various industries including fashion and automotive.

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Best Sustainable Product

von Holzhausen

von Holzhausen is a Los Angeles-based material innovation company specializing in sustainable alternatives to traditional leathers. Their products, such as Liquidplant and Banbū, are crafted from plant-based and biodegradable materials, offering eco-friendly solutions for various industries including fashion and automotive.

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Best Corporate Philanthropy

Vector Global Logistics

Vector Global Logistics is an asset-free, multi-modal logistics company that offers a comprehensive suite of services, including sea freight, air freight, truck, rail, general logistics, and consulting. Their mission is to provide efficient, cost-effective solutions for transporting products from point A to point B, allowing clients to focus on their core objectives.

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Best Corporate Philanthropy

Vector Global Logistics

Vector Global Logistics is an asset-free, multi-modal logistics company that offers a comprehensive suite of services, including sea freight, air freight, truck, rail, general logistics, and consulting. Their mission is to provide efficient, cost-effective solutions for transporting products from point A to point B, allowing clients to focus on their core objectives.

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Best Corporate Philanthropy

Vector Global Logistics

Vector Global Logistics is an asset-free, multi-modal logistics company that offers a comprehensive suite of services, including sea freight, air freight, truck, rail, general logistics, and consulting. Their mission is to provide efficient, cost-effective solutions for transporting products from point A to point B, allowing clients to focus on their core objectives.

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Best Sustainable Service

Recykal

Recykal, founded in 2016 in Hyderabad, India, is a digital technology company specializing in waste management and recycling solutions. They have developed a platform that connects waste generators with recyclers, facilitating efficient waste collection and promoting a circular economy.

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Best Sustainable Service

Recykal

Recykal, founded in 2016 in Hyderabad, India, is a digital technology company specializing in waste management and recycling solutions. They have developed a platform that connects waste generators with recyclers, facilitating efficient waste collection and promoting a circular economy.

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Best Sustainable Service

Recykal

Recykal, founded in 2016 in Hyderabad, India, is a digital technology company specializing in waste management and recycling solutions. They have developed a platform that connects waste generators with recyclers, facilitating efficient waste collection and promoting a circular economy.

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Best Community Impact

PIFster Inc.

PIFster Inc., established in 2023 in Los Angeles, California, is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to supporting local charities and community causes. Through their innovative platform, they connect donors with smaller, lesser-known non-profits, facilitating micro-donations and community engagement to drive meaningful change.

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Best Community Impact

PIFster Inc.

PIFster Inc., established in 2023 in Los Angeles, California, is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to supporting local charities and community causes. Through their innovative platform, they connect donors with smaller, lesser-known non-profits, facilitating micro-donations and community engagement to drive meaningful change.

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Best Community Impact

PIFster Inc.

PIFster Inc., established in 2023 in Los Angeles, California, is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to supporting local charities and community causes. Through their innovative platform, they connect donors with smaller, lesser-known non-profits, facilitating micro-donations and community engagement to drive meaningful change.

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Best Green Supply Chain Strategy

Cemvision

Cemvision, a Stockholm-based company founded in 2020, specializes in developing low-carbon alternatives to traditional cement, aiming to reduce CO₂ emissions by up to 95%. Their innovative approach has led to partnerships with major industry players, including a significant agreement with Vattenfall in 2024 to supply near-zero emission cement, exemplifying their commitment to sustainable supply chain practices.

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Best Green Supply Chain Strategy

Cemvision

Cemvision, a Stockholm-based company founded in 2020, specializes in developing low-carbon alternatives to traditional cement, aiming to reduce CO₂ emissions by up to 95%. Their innovative approach has led to partnerships with major industry players, including a significant agreement with Vattenfall in 2024 to supply near-zero emission cement, exemplifying their commitment to sustainable supply chain practices.

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Best Green Supply Chain Strategy

Cemvision

Cemvision, a Stockholm-based company founded in 2020, specializes in developing low-carbon alternatives to traditional cement, aiming to reduce CO₂ emissions by up to 95%. Their innovative approach has led to partnerships with major industry players, including a significant agreement with Vattenfall in 2024 to supply near-zero emission cement, exemplifying their commitment to sustainable supply chain practices.

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Best Long Term Sustainability

Root Capital

Root Capital is a social impact investor that provides financing and business training to agricultural enterprises in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. By empowering these businesses, Root Capital promotes sustainable agricultural practices, enhancing rural prosperity and environmental stewardship.

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Best Long Term Sustainability

Root Capital

Root Capital is a social impact investor that provides financing and business training to agricultural enterprises in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. By empowering these businesses, Root Capital promotes sustainable agricultural practices, enhancing rural prosperity and environmental stewardship.

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Best Long Term Sustainability

Root Capital

Root Capital is a social impact investor that provides financing and business training to agricultural enterprises in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. By empowering these businesses, Root Capital promotes sustainable agricultural practices, enhancing rural prosperity and environmental stewardship.

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Best Zero Waste Initiative

PropUp Project CIC

PropUp Project CIC is a UK-based social enterprise addressing waste in the television and film industry by repurposing and upcycling set materials and props. Their innovative approach not only reduces landfill waste but also provides affordable resources for community projects and educational institutions. In 2024, they were honored with the 'Circular Economy Success' award at the Awards for Excellence in Recycling and Waste Management.

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Best Zero Waste Initiative

PropUp Project CIC

PropUp Project CIC is a UK-based social enterprise addressing waste in the television and film industry by repurposing and upcycling set materials and props. Their innovative approach not only reduces landfill waste but also provides affordable resources for community projects and educational institutions. In 2024, they were honored with the 'Circular Economy Success' award at the Awards for Excellence in Recycling and Waste Management.

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Best Zero Waste Initiative

PropUp Project CIC

PropUp Project CIC is a UK-based social enterprise addressing waste in the television and film industry by repurposing and upcycling set materials and props. Their innovative approach not only reduces landfill waste but also provides affordable resources for community projects and educational institutions. In 2024, they were honored with the 'Circular Economy Success' award at the Awards for Excellence in Recycling and Waste Management.

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Ethical & Responsible Business

Re-Gen Waste Ltd

Re-Gen Waste Ltd, based in Northern Ireland, is a family-owned recycling company specializing in the recovery of paper, plastics, and metals. They are committed to ethical operations, transparency, and community engagement, ensuring that their processes adhere to the highest environmental standards.

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Ethical & Responsible Business

Re-Gen Waste Ltd

Re-Gen Waste Ltd, based in Northern Ireland, is a family-owned recycling company specializing in the recovery of paper, plastics, and metals. They are committed to ethical operations, transparency, and community engagement, ensuring that their processes adhere to the highest environmental standards.

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Ethical & Responsible Business

Re-Gen Waste Ltd

Re-Gen Waste Ltd, based in Northern Ireland, is a family-owned recycling company specializing in the recovery of paper, plastics, and metals. They are committed to ethical operations, transparency, and community engagement, ensuring that their processes adhere to the highest environmental standards.

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Wand Awards Transformation

The Wand Awards: Bigger, Better, and Open to Your Organization

In 2024, we highlighted outstanding corporations making an impact in their industries—what you see here reflects that recognition.

Due to popular demand, we’ve expanded the Wand Awards into a full-fledged competition, giving organizations the chance to officially compete for this prestigious honor. Apply today to be part of our 2025 inaugural awardees!

Wand Awards Transformation

The Wand Awards: Bigger, Better, and Open to Your Organization

In 2024, we highlighted outstanding corporations making an impact in their industries—what you see here reflects that recognition.

Due to popular demand, we’ve expanded the Wand Awards into a full-fledged competition, giving organizations the chance to officially compete for this prestigious honor. Apply today to be part of our 2025 inaugural awardees!

Wand Awards Transformation

The Wand Awards: Bigger, Better, and Open to Your Organization

In 2024, we highlighted outstanding corporations making an impact in their industries—what you see here reflects that recognition.

Due to popular demand, we’ve expanded the Wand Awards into a full-fledged competition, giving organizations the chance to officially compete for this prestigious honor. Apply today to be part of our 2025 inaugural awardees!