Award Program: Second Cycle 2025-2026

Agera, Brazil

Transforming Mining Tailings into High‑Value Circular Sand

Agera is a company dedicated to offering industries that consume aggregates responsible alternatives and their commitment is reflected through innovative and environmentally friendly solutions. Their products include Sustainable Sand A1 which is fine sand, predominantly composed of silica with a small iron content, positioned between industrial and natural sand in terms of grain morphology, Sustainable Sand A2 which is silty sand with a very fine grain size, composed mainly of silica and Sustainable Material M1 which is composed of silica, iron, and alumina, exhibiting clay-like properties giving it an ultrafine particle size and reddish color.

Apparel Group, UAE

Textile products in GCC countries

Apparel Group is a global fashion and lifestyle retail conglomerate residing at the crossroads of the modern economy – Dubai, United Arab Emirates. By setting ambitious sustainability goals, embracing sustainable business practices, and continuously enhancing their operations, they aim to create long-lasting positive change.

Ehfaaz, UAE

Digital and systemic innovations in waste governance

2nd-time winner, Ehfaaz transforms waste into valuable resources ensuring a closed-loop system that reduces waste. Their innovative solutions include deconstructing discarded products into high-performance cleaning agents, converting food waste into animal feed, and upcycling materials into new products. Their work aligns with UN SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), setting a benchmark for innovative waste management solutions.

Olam Agri - Wood Business, Republic of Congo

Regenerative forestry and zero-waste innovation

Olam Agri unlocks value for customers, enable farming communities to prosper sustainably and strive for a food-secure future. They’re a market leading and differentiated agri-business, focused on high-growth markets with a global origination footprint, processing capabilities and deep understanding of market needs built over 35 years. They're dedicated to cultivating a sustainable future where food and agriculture positively contribute to conserving the environment, strengthening communities, and increasing global food security.