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Sustainability & Green Mobility Award

Recognizing organizations that measurably reduce environmental impact and advance responsible, circular mobility.

The Sustainability & Green Mobility Award honors projects and programs that deliver verifiable gains in decarbonization, resource efficiency, and lifecycle stewardship across the automotive value chain—from materials and manufacturing to use-phase and end-of-life.

Eligible entries include OEM initiatives, supplier programs, city or corridor pilots, battery and materials circularity schemes, low-carbon logistics, and data-driven tools that enable transparent environmental accountability.

Selection Criteria

  • Carbon Impact: Demonstrated reduction in GHG emissions (Scopes 1–3 where applicable), supported by auditable data.
  • Circularity & Materials: Recycled/biobased content, design for disassembly, repairability, and end-of-life recovery.
  • Resource Efficiency: Energy, water, and waste optimization; renewable sourcing; clean manufacturing practices.
  • Measurability & Verification: Clear KPIs, third-party verification, and transparent reporting cadence.
  • Just & Inclusive Transition: Workforce upskilling, supplier enablement, and community benefits aligned with green objectives.
  • Scalability & Replicability: Potential for cross-market adoption and policy/standard alignment in multiple regions.

Examples of Eligible Projects

Battery Lifecycle & Circularity

Second-life use, closed-loop recycling, transparent chain-of-custody, and reduced embodied carbon in packs/cells.

Low-Carbon Manufacturing

Renewable electricity PPA, heat electrification, zero-waste processes, and water-positive paint shops.

Green Logistics & Supply Chain

Intermodal optimization, alternative fuels, consolidated freight, and supplier decarbonization programs.

Urban & Shared Mobility Pilots

Zero-emission zones, shared fleets, charging access, and modal shift with measurable city-level outcomes.

Evaluation & Documentation

  • KPIs: Baseline, target, and realized impact (tCO₂e, kWh/unit, m³ water/unit, waste diversion rate).
  • Methodology: Declared accounting methods and boundary definitions; third-party review where applicable.
  • Evidence Pack: Data tables, dashboards, independent attestations, and sample reports for verification.
  • Continuity: Governance, resourcing, and annual improvement plan for sustained outcomes.

Eligibility

Open to OEMs, suppliers, mobility operators, start-ups, research institutions, and public-private partnerships.

Projects must be operational (pilot or production) with at least one reporting cycle of measurable results.

Timeline

  • Nominations open: January
  • Shortlist announcement: April
  • Awards ceremony: IAF World Automotive Awards – June

Jury & Process

Multidisciplinary jury including sustainability experts, lifecycle analysts, city mobility leaders, and industry practitioners. Dual-review with consensus scoring; ties resolved by independent chair vote.

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