FKCCI will recognise outstanding CSR and sustainability initiatives across corporates, PSUs, MSMEs, NGOs, non-profits, corporate foundations and social enterprises.
BENGALURU (India CSR): The Federation of Karnataka Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FKCCI), in association with UN Global Compact Network India, has invited nominations for the Global CSR & Sustainability Awards 2026, to be presented during the FKCCI Global CSR & Sustainability Summit 2026.
The summit will be held on Thursday, July 23, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Sir M. V. Auditorium, FKCCI, K. G. Road, Bengaluru.
The summit is being organised under the theme “Sustainability at Scale”, with the broader message of “Purpose, Local Action – Global Impact.” The forum will bring together industry leaders, policymakers, CSR professionals, sustainability experts, NGOs, development leaders, ESG investors, academicians and researchers to deliberate on responsible business, inclusive growth and scalable sustainability solutions.
Awards to Celebrate Responsible Business Leadership
The Global CSR & Sustainability Awards 2026 will recognise organisations and leaders making outstanding contributions in CSR and sustainability. According to the brochure, the awards aim to honour organisations that demonstrate commitment to responsible business practices and sustainable development.
The awards are open to organisations across multiple sectors, including corporates, public sector undertakings, corporate foundations, MSMEs, NGOs and non-profit organisations, and social enterprises.
Award Categories
Nominations are invited across the following categories:
Excellence in Healthcare
Excellence in Education and Skill Development
Excellence in Livelihood, Poverty Alleviation
Excellence in WASH — Water, Sanitation and Hygiene
Excellence in Women Empowerment, Diversity and Inclusion
Excellence in Rural Development and Infrastructure
Excellence in Special Categories — Old Age, Specially-Abled and Others
Excellence in Energy Management
Excellence in Waste Management
Excellence in Water Management
Excellence in Carbon Mitigation and Climate Change Management
Submission Requirements
Organisations applying for the awards are required to submit a completed application form with details of their CSR or sustainability project. The application must include project details, executive summary, project objectives and key outcomes, target beneficiaries, scale of reach, innovation and scalability, long-term sustainability of the initiative, financial expenditure details for the last three financial years, and alignment with relevant development goals.
Selection by Independent Jury
The evaluation process will be conducted by an independent jury comprising experts from CSR, sustainability, policy and industry. Projects will be assessed on parameters such as impact, innovation, scalability, sustainability and governance. The selection process will include screening of applications, shortlisting of projects, jury evaluation and final selection of award winners.
Application Fee
The award application fee is Rs. 15,000 for PSUs, corporates and corporate foundations per category.
For NGOs and MSMEs, the application fee is Rs. 5,000.
FKCCI MSME members can apply at a concessional fee of Rs. 3,000.
Apply Before June 30, 2026
The last date to submit the award application is on or before June 30, 2026.
Completed applications should be emailed to csr@fkcci.in.
Applicants can submit nominations through the award application form: Google Form
For more details, interested organisations may contact the CSR & Sustainability Committee, FKCCI, at csr@fkcci.in or visit www.fkcci.org. Contact persons listed in the brochure include Umesh S. Madivala: +91 94490 61810 and Dhanush: +91 83106 83267.
Download Brochure.
