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Visionary leadership, governance strength, and strategic integration of circular economy principles within organizational culture contribute 15% to the evaluation.
Originality and effectiveness of circular innovations in business models, products, technologies, or materials enabling reuse, recycling, and resource efficiency contribute 15% to the evaluation.
Depth and consistency of implementation of circular initiatives across operations, supply chains, and functions with measurable and replicable outcomes contribute 15% to the evaluation.
Tangible environmental performance outcomes such as carbon footprint reduction, waste diversion, energy and water efficiency, and material recovery contribute 15% to the evaluation.
Demonstrated social and community impact through livelihood creation, inclusive growth, and behavioral transformation promoting circularity contribute 10% to the evaluation.
Ethical business practices ensuring transparency, workplace diversity, safety, and responsible supply chain management contribute 10% to the evaluation.
Investment in research, development, partnerships, and knowledge collaboration promoting sectoral or cross-industry circular economy innovation contributes 10% to the evaluation.
Evidence of scale-up potential, consistent growth in circular initiatives (3–5% annually), and long-term business and societal transformation potential contribute 10% to the evaluation.

Parameter Definition and Segmentation: The research partner will define parameters to assess excellence in advancing the circular economy. Criteria include leadership in circular transformation, innzovation, measurable environmental and social impact, ethical governance, and resource efficiency. Each parameter is weighted based on its strategic relevance.

Self-Nomination and Applications: Eligible corporates, startups, and technology-driven enterprises can self-nominate by submitting their applications through the official event portal, detailing their circular initiatives.

Initial Evaluation and Shortlisting: The research partner reviews all nominations. Evaluation will focus on alignment with parameters and evidence of transformative circular practices, leading to a shortlist of organizations showing measurable leadership and innovation.

Final Selection and Notification: Based on cumulative scores, around 200 distinguished organizations will be recognized as Champions of Circular Revolution 2025. Selected entities are notified and invited to the felicitation ceremony celebrating their pioneering role in India’s circular economy transition.

Recognition and Knowledge Sharing: Recognized organizations will be featured across the conclave’s media platforms. Their journeys and achievements will be showcased in The Champions of Circular Revolution 2025 Coffee Table Book, highlighting best practices and inspiring India’s sustainable future.

What is the ET Edge Champions of Circular Revolution Conclave 2025?
The ET Edge Champions of Circular Revolution Conclave 2025 is a premier platform dedicated to recognizing India’s most visionary corporates, startups, and technology innovators leading the nation’s transition toward a circular economy. The conclave celebrates organizations creating sustainable, regenerative, and resource-efficient business models that inspire large-scale industrial transformation under the theme “Driving a Circular Future: Innovation, Impact, and Scale.”

What is the purpose of this felicitation?
The felicitation aims to honor enterprises pioneering the circular transformation across industries. It recognizes innovation that enables waste reduction, resource reutilization, material efficiency, and design-for-circularity — showcasing scalable practices that contribute to India’s sustainable growth and global sustainability leadership.

Who is eligible to participate?
Corporates, startups, MSMEs, and technology-driven enterprises with active operations in India that demonstrate measurable circular economy practices are eligible. Participants should have at least three years of operational presence (as of March 2025) and showcase consistent growth, innovation, and ethical governance in sustainable resource management.

What is The Champions of Circular Revolution Coffee Table Book?
The Coffee Table Book is a special commemorative edition unveiled during the conclave. It profiles outstanding organizations, innovators, and enterprises pioneering the circular economy in India. Through compelling stories and case studies, this edition highlights the country’s most impactful circular solutions, resource efficiency models, and sustainability champions.

How can I submit a nomination?
Nominations can be submitted via the official ET Edge Champions of Circular Revolution Conclave 2025 online portal. Applicants must provide complete details of their circular initiatives, outcomes, innovations, and impact metrics following the nomination guidelines available on the portal.

Is the information submitted kept confidential?
Yes. All data shared in the nomination form is treated with strict confidentiality and reviewed only by the authorized research and evaluation committee to ensure fairness, transparency, and credibility in the process.

When is the nomination deadline?
The last date for submission of nominations is November 30, 2025.

How will the winners be selected?
Selections will be based on a evaluation against defined parameters such as leadership in circular transformation, innovation in circular models and technologies, environmental and social impact, R&D investment, and scalability potential. A dedicated research partner will assess all nominations objectively, ensuring integrity and alignment with the conclave’s core theme of advancing a circular economy.

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