Open to INC members attending the 2025 INC Congress, the Award for Excellence in Sustainability honors projects from companies/organizations making significant contributions to sustainability, with two categories: Back to the Planet and Back to the People.

Don’t miss this exceptional opportunity to showcase your commitment to sustainability in the nut and dried fruit industry!

Award Categories:

Back to the Planet: Honoring initiatives focused on environmental sustainability, including climate action, biodiversity conservation, and responsible resource management.

Back to the People: Recognizing efforts that prioritize social sustainability, such as community support, livelihood enhancement, and workplace well-being.

Why Participate?

1. Prestigious announcement: The winners will be announced at the 42nd World Nut and Dried Fruit Congress, in Palma de Mallorca, May 8-10, 2025.
2. Industry Acclaim: Gain recognition among 1,500+ industry professionals from over 60 countries and enhance your company’s reputation as a sustainability leader.
3. Featured Recognition: The winners will be featured in Congress publications including the official Congress video and Nutfruit Magazine.

Sustainability Focus

The INC has pinpointed five Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) where the nut and dried fruit industry can make a meaningful impact. Before applying please ensure that the project addresses at least one of these SDGs.

• Goal 2: Zero Hunger
• Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
• Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
• Goal 13: Climate Action
• Goal 15: Life on Land

Projects must address at least one of these SDGs to be eligible.

Submission Requirements

• All projects must be submitted using the official Application Form, sent as a single PDF attachment to Irene Gironès.
• Deadline: March 25, 2025, at 12:00 (noon) CET.
• Each applicant may submit one project per category. If an applicant wishes to apply in both categories, they must submit two different projects, one for each category. Applicants are not required to submit a project for each award category.
• The project must be relevant to at least one of the five INC Focus SDGs.
• The project must have started no more than two years ago. The project can be ongoing, but it must have been in place for a minimum of one year to ensure that it has measurable outcomes and impacts to report.
• This award is open only to INC members attending the 42nd World Nut and Dried Fruit Congress in Palma de Mallorca.
• All submitted information may be shared through INC communication channels, including the website, newsletter, and magazine.

Evaluation Criteria

Projects will be evaluated based on:

• Interest and relevance to the nut and dried fruit industry
• Impact on sustainability goals
• Innovation and originality of approach

The INC Leadership will review all submissions, and winners will be announced at the Congress in Palma de Mallorca.

Don’t Miss This Opportunity!

Let’s celebrate sustainability together— take part in the INC Sustainability Awards 2025 and let your efforts shine on a global stage!

For questions or additional information, please contact Irene Gironès.