Celebrating outstanding sustainability efforts across the global Flavour & Fragrances industry.
Applications are now open – submission deadline: 31st July 2025
About the Award
Open exclusively to IFEAT members, the 2025 Sustainability Award celebrates projects and innovations that deliver measurable environmental and socio-economic impact – paving the way for a more sustainable and inclusive industry future.
Who can apply?
Any IFEAT member company that can demonstrate an implemented and measurable sustainability project or innovation is encouraged to apply.
Whether you’re delivering an innovative environmental solution, building impactful collaborations or creating lasting socio-economic benefits with your project, this is your opportunity to share and inspire. Eligibility criteria:
- IFEAT Members who are up to date with their annual membership fees
- Open to companies of all sizes (1-250 employees and >250 employees)
- Open to applicants from all countries
- Focused on implemented projects (beyond the pilot phase)
Each company may submit only one application. This ensures a fair and focused evaluation process.
How to Apply
Applications will close on 31st July 2025.
Participation is free of charge.
To apply, eligible companies are required to submit:
- Optional supporting materials, such as impact reports or project visual documentation. Please ensure all documents are anonymised and contain no personal data.
Note: character limits indicated in the form must not be exceeded.
Award Categories
Awards will be presented in two categories based on company size:
- Small and Medium Enterprises (1–250 employees)
- Large Companies (>250 employees)
Award Criteria
All applications will be evaluated using a structured scoring framework by an independent panel of sustainability and industry experts.
The total score is distributed across four pillars:
1. Environmental Impact – 30%
We will assess whether the project addresses a real environmental hotspot in the Flavour and Fragrances industry. Key criteria include:
Does the initiative tackle a significant environmental challenge (e.g. climate, biodiversity, water, waste management)?
Is it a pioneering or best practices approach?
Are the results/ outcomes already tangible, measurable, and independently verified?
2. Socio-Economic Impact – 30%
We evaluate the project’s benefits to people – such as employment, livelihoods, or working conditions. Specifically:
Does the project address a clear socio-economic gap?
Is the approach innovative and leading?
Are the results documented, measured, and verifiable?
3. Scalability & Replicability – 30%
We will consider the potential to grow or repeat the project in other places or parts of the business:
Are there major financial, technical, or knowledge barriers?
Can it be rolled out to more geographies or scaled within your organisation?
4. Sectoral Collaboration – 10%
We will value the breadth and depth of collaboration:
How broad and meaningful are the partnerships involved, if any?
Timeline and evaluation process
Applications will go through a two-phased evaluation process designed to ensure transparency, fairness and expert oversight:
1. Application pre-screening Each submission will be assessed using a structured scoring methodology developed by our external expert consulting firm, Quantis.
2. Jury Deliberation An independent panel of experts with backgrounds in environmental science and socio-economic development will assess the top short-listed applications to select the two final winners.
Key Dates
Call for applications opens: July 1st, 2025
Deadline for submissions: July 31, 2025
Pre-screening: August
Jury review period: End August/ Early September
Winners announced: Closing Banquet at the IFEAT 2025 Göteborg Conference (18th September)
Meet the Jury
The panel of jury members will be announced soon. Stay tuned!
Award Ceremony & Rewards
Winners of the 2025 Sustainability Award will be announced during the Closing banquet at the iFEAT 2025 Göteborg Conference on 18 September.
Benefits include:
- Two complimentary delegate tickets to the next IFEAT Conference.
- A dedicated one-page spotlight in an upcoming issue of IFEATWORLD, highlighting the winners’ contributions and achievements.
- Public recognition across IFEAT communication platforms, including social media, and official Conference materials.
- A customised award and certificate to celebrate your achievement.
Frequently asked questions:
What is the deadline for the submission?
The final deadline to submit your application is 31st July 2025.
Can I submit more than one project or initiative?
No. Each company may submit only one application. This ensures a fair and focused evaluation process.
At what stage should my project be to qualify for the application?
To be eligible, your project must be beyond the pilot phase. It should already be implemented and demonstrate tangible and measurable outcomes. Early-stage concepts or prototypes are not eligible.
Do I need to be an IFEAT member to apply?
Yes. Only applicants with a valid annual membership are eligible to submit.
Can I nominate another company or a supplier or submit on behalf of another organisation?
No. Submissions must be made by the company directly involved in the project.
What languages are accepted for submission?
All submissions must be made in English.
How will I know if my application has been received and reviewed?
You will receive a confirmation email upon submission.
Are there any restrictions on geographic location or company size?
No. The application is open to organisations from all sizes and location, but application must be written in English.
If I am selected, what is expected of me as a winner?
Winners will be contacted two weeks prior to the Conference in Göteborg. Further details and expectations will be communicated in due time.
If I win, will IFEAT pay for my travel and accommodation?
Unfortunately, travel and accommodation expenses are not included in the prize. Winners are responsible for managing and covering any related costs.
I have issues with the submission form, who can I contact?
If you encounter technical difficulties or have questions related to the application process, please contact us at [email protected].
Which additional documents do I need to send?
Please include presentation materials related to your project in the application form. These can include visual assets and measurement reports that illustrate your project’s impact (e.g., Life cycle assessments, impact assessments on carbon on nature indicators, photos of products or industrial equipment, brochures, etc). Note that all documents must be anonymised and must not contain any personal data to comply with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 General Data Protection Regulation.