60 brands bag SDG Brand Champion Awards for driving sustainable impact
This year, the award was presented across 22 distinct categories, covering the full spectrum of the 17 SDGs and their relevance to Bangladesh
A total of 60 sustainable brand initiatives were awarded in the 3rd edition of AkijBashir Group Presents SDG Brand Champion Awards powered by SMC Enterprise Ltd, which was held at a Dhaka hotel on 12 July.
Among the awardees, 35 initiatives received the winner accolade, while24 received the honourable mentions. Initiated by Bangladesh Innovation Conclave, the award aimed to recognise and honour private organisations and brands that had contributed outstandingly to achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Bangladesh.
The initiative was organised by the Bangladesh Brand Forum.
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Among the winners, Grameen Danone Foods Ltd received the award in the category of SDG 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth for their inspiring Shokti Doi Cup Recycling Project. Based in Bogura, the initiative transforms used Shokti Doi cups and other plastic waste collected from the ground into 13 million reusable food-grade spoons each year, which are then distributed across the country with every cup of Shokti Doi.
The awards ceremony highlighted the pioneering efforts and impactful initiatives of businesses, non-governmental organisations, development agencies, and brands that have demonstrated outstanding commitment to promoting and implementing sustainable development goals across the country.
This year, the award was presented across 22 distinct categories, covering the full spectrum of the 17 SDGs and their relevance to Bangladesh.
Shariful Islam, founder of Bangladesh Innovation Conclave and Founder and Managing Director of Bangladesh Brand Forum, said, "The champions are setting the standard for what responsible business looks like in Bangladesh."
The award gala was preceded by the 2nd edition of Sustainability Summit which brought together a dynamic mix of thought leaders, industry experts, and future changemakers to explore how sustainability is reshaping business and society.
The summit featured three keynote sessions, three panel discussions, two insight sessions, and one case study presentation, focusing on themes such as sustainable business models, the role of ESG data in manufacturing, public-private partnerships for nation building, and Bangladesh's green transition and inclusive growth potential.
The Bangladesh Brand Forum and Sustainable Brand Initiative organised the summit and the award gala.
