Verdantix Announces Transform Awards 2026 Finalists, Celebrating Global Leadership In Sustainability And Climate Resilience

London, UK. Verdantix, the independent research and advisory firm, today announced the 17 finalists of the 2026 Transform Awards, a leading global recognition programme celebrating excellence in sustainability and climate leadership.

The Transform Awards honour individuals and organizations delivering measurable, scalable and transformative progress, across eight categories, covering digital transformation, climate resilience, energy transition, nature and biodiversity, supply chains, sustainable finance, worker safety and cross‑industry collaboration.

This year’s finalists represent a diverse and influential group of organizations and leaders that have demonstrated exceptional commitment to accelerating climate action and embedding sustainability into long-term business strategy. The 2026 finalists are:

• ADNOC Group
• Amcor
• Aptiv
• Autostrade per l'Italia
• BAT
• COFCO International
• Enercon
• EnerSys
• Fidelity Shield Insurance Co. Ltd
• Holland & Barrett
• JTI SA
• Leadec Group
• Philips
• Prudential plc
• Rolls-Royce/BAE Systems
• Safaricom PLC
• Storebrand Asset Management

The awards also highlight the contribution of supporting technology and consulting partners that enable transformation across a range of industries and project types, including Accenture, Cority, dss+, GIST Impact, Travanleo Info Solutions and VelocityEHS.

“More than ever, organizations must lead with purpose and demonstrate how innovative sustainability and climate action can deliver meaningful impact for people, business and the planet,” commented David Metcalfe, CEO, Verdantix. “This year’s finalists highlight how forward-thinking companies are driving smarter efficiencies, stronger resilience and transformative climate action. We look forward to bringing this inspiring community together in Amsterdam to celebrate their achievements and share their successes that are shaping the future of business.”

The Transform Awards 2026 are evaluated by a distinguished panel of independent industry experts. This year’s judges are: Isidora Heredia, Chief Sustainability and HSE Officer, Parques Reunidos Group; Kelsey Hopkinson, VP ESG, Colt Technology Services; Grant Sprick, VP Climate & Environment, Ahold Delhaize; and Simon Turner, Head of Security Governance & Compliance, BT Group. Together with David Metcalfe, CEO of Verdantix, the panel faces the challenging task of selecting the most innovative and impactful entries for recognition.

The Transform awards form part of the Verdantix global series of international awards and events that showcase and recognize outstanding technological achievements in the fields of EHS, ESG, sustainability, industrial agility, operational excellence, and net zero and climate risk. The programme provides a platform for showcasing pioneering initiatives, inspiring adoption of innovation and fostering collaboration across industries.

The winners of the 2026 awards will be announced at the Verdantix Transform summit, taking place in Amsterdam, Netherlands, 17-19 March 2026. For more information, visit Transform 2026.