The CEE Sustainability Leader Category is recognising achievements in promoting and actively supporting the discussions and practices related to sustainability and decarbonisation. This category is dedicated to celebrating individuals whose leadership spans different sectors and countries, showing cross-disciplinary approach and coalition-building.

This category recognises achievements in sustainability integration in investing (the investment process and the portfolio construction). It celebrates achievements in creating positive impact through investing and engagement, while also celebrating people who are driving the public discourse about sustainability in investing.

This category recognises professional achievements in supporting and driving sustainability integration in the banking sector. The category rewards individuals implementing the changes needed for sustainability integration in banking across different operations, products, and services.

This category recognises achievements in sustainability integration in business, driving changes in business models or changing practices, rethinking products and services, and fighting for improved sustainability performance and disclosure.

This category recognises individuals who have successfully made tangible and significant changes to policy or regulation, resulting in changes of market behaviours which have led to positive sustainability impact.