Progress in sustainability is no longer defined by ambition alone, but by the clarity, collaboration, and capital to turn vision into measurable impact. Whether it’s software slashing airport emissions, nations uniting to protect oceans, or companies recalibrating their climate strategies, a unifying thread emerges: sustainability is evolving into a systems-level transformation. 

The best efforts, those worth recognition, are rooted in bold reinvention and pragmatic action. 

In our interview, Green Transformation Awards judging coordinator Daragh Anglim shares what sets standout entries apart, offering insight into the tangible change businesses must deliver to lead this new era.