The CarbonZero Awards, presented by Industry Link, celebrate excellence in climate leadership and measurable decarbonization across the cement, construction, and clean‑tech sectors. The 2026 edition features two major categories: the Decarbonization Leadership Award and the Industrial Decarbonization Project of the Year Award. Both awards recognize individuals, organizations, and initiatives that demonstrate verifiable progress in reducing emissions within hard‑to‑abate industries and advancing systemic sustainability between 2024 and 2026.

𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐛𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝
This category honors leaders who drive meaningful climate action through strategic vision, technical expertise, and measurable impact. Nominees include professionals working in carbon accounting, sustainability reporting, decarbonization strategy, carbon markets, capacity building, and cross‑industry collaboration. Their contributions reflect the award’s core criteria: credible leadership, demonstrated achievements, and influence on accelerating the transition toward low‑carbon industrial systems. The award will be presented at the CarbonZero Global Conference on October 28, 2026, at the Tangla Hotel Brussels.

𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐛𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔
This category recognizes large‑scale, high‑impact projects that deliver measurable carbon reductions in sectors such as cement, concrete, construction, and industrial materials. Nominees include initiatives that demonstrate scientific rigor, operational scalability, and real‑world emissions reduction. Projects are evaluated on verified performance data, innovation, replicability, and their contribution to decarbonizing heavy industry. The winners will be announced during the CarbonZero Global Conference on October 28, 2026, at the Tangla Hotel Brussels.

𝐕𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
All nominations across both categories are open for public review. Each participant may cast one vote using their email address to validate the submission. Voting ensures transparency and allows the global community to recognize the individuals and projects they believe have made the most meaningful contribution to industrial decarbonization.

Please review all nominees carefully and submit your vote for the candidate or project you believe best represents leadership and measurable climate impact.