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The American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai's Sustainability & Corporate Responsibility Committee is pleased to accept nominations for the 2026 Annual Sustainability and Responsibility Leadership Awards.


The annual awards, which began in 2005, are open to all corporations, including Chinese and foreign companies. All applicants will be invited to the 2026 Sustainability and Responsibility Leadership Conference and Awards Ceremony in early December, award winners will be announced at the event.



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We offer FIVE award categories this year, open to all corporations, organizations, and institutions, including Chinese and international.


1.THE DECARBONIZATION AWARD


The Decarbonization Award is presented to a business that has made significant strides in reducing its carbon emissions through measurable actions such as transitioning to renewable energy, improving energy efficiency, or optimizing operations to lower their carbon footprint.


2.THE CIRCULARITY AWARD


The Circularity Award recognizes a corporation that has implemented effective programs or projects dedicated to reducing waste and fostering a circular economy. Nominees should demonstrate excellence in rethinking product life cycles, adopting sustainable design principles, choosing renewable or recyclable materials, and engaging in resource recovery or closed-loop initiatives.


3.THE INNOVATION AWARD


The Innovation Award is presented to a corporation that has introduced innovative ideas, programs, or projects for addressing complex social, economic, or environmental issues.


4.THE COLLABORATION AWARD


The Collaboration Award is intended to encourage external partnerships that demonstrate the value of collaboration with local non-profits, and industry associations, across value chains that are focused on solving complex social, economic, or environmental challenges.


5.NGO/SOCIAL ENTERPRISE AWARD

Open to all foreign and domestic NGOs/Social Enterprises.


NGO/Social Enterprise Award recognizes a non-profit organization or social enterprise that has shown excellence in the development, and delivery, of programs, or through a for-profit social enterprise, whose business mission and model are concentrated on solving a social, economic, or environmental issue.

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Application Process & Instructions

  1. Download the Nomination Form​ and complete the nomination form in English and in Word format.
  2. The evaluation will be based on the applicant's initiatives and achievements between September 2025 and September 2026, with particular focus on projects implemented in China.
  3. Supplementary materials such as photos, annual reports, testimonials, video clips, and presentations are optional and should be enclosed as attachments. Judges may request supplementary material during the judging process.
  4. Please send all application materials by 5 PM, Friday, October 16, 2026, to Ms. Sky Meng: sky.meng@amcham-shanghai.org. For more information, please Email Ms. Sky Meng or Call at (021) 6169 3022.
  5. Companies or organizations may self-nominate or be nominated by a third party.


Brief Timeline:

  • Aug 3 Nominations Open
  • Oct 16 Nominations Close
  • Nov 25 Finalists Announced
  • Early Dec Sustainability and Responsibility Leadership Awards Ceremony


A Review of Past Awards Winners:

Recap | 2025 Sustainability & Responsibility Leadership Awards Ceremony | Amcham​

Recap | 2024 Sustainability and Responsibility Leadership Conference & Awards Ceremony | Amcham​


For conference sponsorship opportunities, please contact Zoe Zhang at: zoe.zhang@amcham-shanghai.org

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The AmCham Shanghai Sustainability and Responsibility Leadership Awards, previously known as the AmCham Shanghai CSR Awards, were established in 2005. This annual program serves as a platform for corporations, social enterprises, and sustainability and CSR focused professionals to share their best practices, including but not limited to creating shared value, corporate purpose, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) commitment, social innovation, environmental initiatives, educational efforts, sustainable supply chain, community outreach, employee wellbeing, public health and safety, employee engagement, and public-private partnerships. By bringing together businesses, government, think tanks, and non-profit organizations in a single platform to promote cross-border collaboration and value-based partnerships, AmCham Shanghai has maintained a legacy of nearly 20 years of leadership in China's Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) development.


Throughout this time, the annual AmCham Shanghai Sustainability and Responsibility Leadership awards have celebrated best practices initiated by organizations through their positive ESG actions. Over the last few years, we have observed a shift in focus from externalized programs to those that incorporate ESG into the business model. With the world becoming more complex, and the impacts of environmental, social, and economic challenges growing greater, the need for organizations to become more resilient and in tune with shifting societal needs and expectations requires a balance between flexibility, risk-taking and control, and greater levels of governance.