SFI Award for Supporting

Green Transition 2023

This award recognises and celebrates significant contributions made by teams or individuals in driving positive change towards a more sustainable, climate-resilient future. This award seeks to acknowledge research or initiatives within the research ecosystem that foster green transition, promote sustainability, and combat climate change. This award is open to individuals and teams that may or may not be funded by SFI. 

The nominations are judged on one or more of the following: 

1. Delivering significant environmental and societal impact through their research work. 
2. Adoption of innovative and creative approaches to address sustainability challenges by implementing new technologies or green practices that drive positive change.   
3. Demonstrating leadership in themes such as (and not limited to) net-zero carbon programmes, green innovations, climate partnerships, circular economy, waste management practices, and social sustainability.   
4. Impact their work has had on national and international policies on climate change and sustainability. 
5. Collaborations with enterprise, organisations, governments, or other stakeholders to amplify the impact of their green initiatives. 

Significant public engagement and empowering communities in sustainable practices, promoting awareness on climate change and fostering a sense of collective responsibility.