ET Edge Top 100 Chief Sustainability Officers

Recognizing Impactful Leaders in Global Sustainability

  • 26th September 2025
  • New Delhi
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Introduction:

In an era defined by rapid environmental shifts and the urgency of sustainable action, leadership plays a pivotal role in transforming global agendas into impactful outcomes. To honour the champions at the forefront of sustainable development and corporate responsibility, The Global Sustainability Alliance (GSA), is proud to present the felicitation of the ET Edge Top 100 Chief Sustainability Officers (CSOs) of 2025. This distinguished ceremony will be hosted during the ET Edge GSA 7th Annual Meeting, a landmark gathering of global sustainability leaders and changemakers.

Objective:

The felicitation aims to recognize and celebrate 100 outstanding CSOs from across the globe whose dedication and visionary leadership are driving sustainable transformation within their organizations and across industries. These leaders represent the highest standards of innovation, collaboration, and commitment to advancing ESG reporting and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Selection Process

The honourees will be shortlisted from a pool of over 500 distinguished leaders, following a stringent evaluation against sustainability-centric parameters such as:

  • Industry impact and years of experience
  • Innovation in sustainable practices and environmental stewardship
  • Leadership in advancing ESG integration and community engagement
  • Contribution to global sustainability discourse and SDG alignment

Recognizing sustainability leaders creates a ripple effect - encouraging peer industries to adopt best practices, fostering leadership accountability, and highlighting the integral role of CSOs in shaping a netzero, inclusive future. This platform enables honourees to share insights, inspire collective action, and strengthen the global sustainability network.

The felicitation of the ET Edge Top 100 Chief Sustainability Officers is more than an acknowledgment - it is a tribute to those who are shaping a more equitable, resilient, and sustainable future for all. Scheduled to take place on September 26, 2025, during the ET Edge GSA 7th Annual Meeting, this prestigious recognition highlights the critical importance of bold, strategic, and forward-thinking sustainability leadership. The ceremony serves as a powerful platform to celebrate visionary CSOs who are driving transformative change across industries and communities worldwide.

Selection Process

The honourees will be shortlisted from a pool of over 500 distinguished leaders, following a stringent evaluation against sustainability-centric parameters such as:

Industry impact and
years of experience

Innovation in sustainable practices and environmental stewardship

Leadership in advancing ESG integration and community engagement

Contribution to global sustainability discourse and SDG alignment

Recognizing sustainability leaders creates a ripple effect - encouraging peer industries to adopt best practices, fostering leadership accountability, and highlighting the integral role of CSOs in shaping a netzero, inclusive future. This platform enables honourees to share insights, inspire collective action, and strengthen the global sustainability network.

The felicitation of the ET Edge Top 100 Chief Sustainability Officers is more than an acknowledgment - it is a tribute to those who are shaping a more equitable, resilient, and sustainable future for all. Scheduled to take place on September 26, 2025, during the ET Edge GSA 7th Annual Meeting, this prestigious recognition highlights the critical importance of bold, strategic, and forward-thinking sustainability leadership. The ceremony serves as a powerful platform to celebrate visionary CSOs who are driving transformative change across industries and communities worldwide.

Nomination Form

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  • (Please highlight outcomes, leadership scope, and influence on industry practices.)
  • (Detail any novel initiatives, technologies, or approaches led by the nominee that advance sustainability.)
  • (Explain how the nominee has driven ESG integration within their organization and fostered stakeholder or community involvement.)
  • (What is the nominee’s Net Zero targets, timelines, and strategies, and how are these goals integrated into the organization’s vision, priorities, and overall business strategy?)
  • (How has the nominee made sustainability initiatives profitable and gained leadership/stakeholder support, and what measures are in place to reduce, monitor, and manage carbon emissions?)
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Submission Instructions Please submit the completed nomination form by September 11th to et.edge@timesgroup.com. For queries, Call : +91 7021764708