RSB launches inaugural Transition Leaders’ Awards to recognise leadership in the sustainable bioeconomy
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Geneva, 18th September 2024 — The Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials (RSB) is proud to announce the launch of the inaugural RSB Transition Leaders’ Awards, aimed at shining a spotlight on the innovations driving the transition to a sustainable bioeconomy. The award will recognise leaders who have developed products, services, or processes that have the ambition, purpose and resilience to address the multiple threats our planet faces: from the climate crisis, biodiversity loss and pollution. Entries will demonstrate this leadership by showcasing how their solution contributes to the vision of the RSB Principles & Criteria.
Importantly, the RSB Transition Leaders’ Awards are about recognising those who go beyond business as usual – who push boundaries, challenge the status quo, and develop solutions that deliver real, lasting impact on environmental and social sustainability.
“This is more than just an award; it’s a recognition of leadership, vision, and the tangible impact that innovation can have on our global sustainability goals,” said Elena Schmidt, Executive Director of RSB. “By participating, our members not only gain recognition but also inspire others within the community to push the boundaries of what’s possible in creating a more sustainable world.“
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About the awards
The RSB Transition Leaders’ Awards celebrate those leading the way in making the bioeconomy truly sustainable. Whether through innovative technology, forward-thinking practices, or transformative services, these awards honour those who go beyond business as usual and deliver real, lasting impact.
The inaugural award will be presented during the networking event at CERN, at the RSB Annual Conference on 11th December 2024, in front of an audience of around 250 distinguished guests. As this is the pilot year for the awards, RSB plans to expand the categories in future years and open nominations to non-members—while ensuring that voting remains the privilege of RSB members.
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Why participate?
RSB members who have developed groundbreaking products, launched innovative services, or introduced processes that foster sustainability are encouraged to participate. This is a unique opportunity to showcase their work, gain industry recognition, and contribute to reshaping the bioeconomy in the face of global sustainability challenges.
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What’s at stake?
- A trophy presented during the prestigious networking event at CERN.
- An opportunity to deliver remarks at the awards ceremony.
- Recognition across RSB’s communication channels, including the website, newsletters, and social media.
- Additional benefits designed to further spotlight the innovation.
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Earthshot Prize 2025
RSB is proud to be an official nominator for the 2025 Earthshot Prize.
The Earthshot Prize searches the globe for game-changing innovations that will help us repair our planet, awarding the very best five solutions each year with £1 million to scale their work.
Shortlisted nominees of the RSB Transition Leaders’ Awards will have the opportunity to be considered for nomination by RSB for the 2025 Earthshot Prize, subject to their eligibility under the Earthshot criteria.
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How to apply
Submissions are open until 16th October 2024. Entrants must demonstrate how their product, service, or innovation contributes to the transition to a socially and environmentally sustainable bioeconomy, aligning with RSB’s sustainability principles. A shortlisting committee will review all entries, with the final vote carried out by RSB members.
For more information and to submit an entry, please visit the RSB Transition Leaders’ Awards website.
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Contact information
Cris Robertson
Marketing & Communications Officer
Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials (RSB)
[email protected]
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About RSB
RSB is a global, multi-stakeholder organisation that drives the development of a sustainable bioeconomy through certification, partnerships, and advisory services. RSB’s sustainability framework, recognised globally, is based on 12 principles that ensure the protection of ecosystems, workers, and communities, while promoting the bioeconomy’s role in mitigating climate change.