
CELEBRATING CHANGEMAKERS
Founded in 2008, the GREEN AWARDS have become the most significant prize in sustainability globally. Every year, we bring together experts and celebrities to pay tribute to the most innovative projects in green technology across a range of categories. From groundbreaking start-ups, institutions and established companies to outstanding personalities and innovative young minds – we honor and give more visibility to the modern-time heroes who dedicate their lives and careers to tackling climate change and making a real difference.
GREEN AWARDS 2025:
HONORING PIONEERING SUSTAINABILITY SOLUTIONS
On May 20, 2025, we celebrated the 18th edition of the GREEN AWARDS as part of the GREENTECH FESTIVAL. For the first time, the ceremony was held as an exclusive dinner gala at the Palais of Messe Berlin.
The gala featured inspiring laudations by Dorothee Bär, Thorsten Albig, and Luca Vasta. Moderator Johanna Klum guided the evening, with Katja Riemann providing thought-provoking insights. The band The Jeremy Days concluded the event with a musical performance.
AWARDED PROJECTS AND COMPANIES

1KOMMA5°
Energy & InfrastructureThe Hamburg-based cleantech company 1KOMMA5° was recognized for its integrated energy solutions. Offering photovoltaics, energy storage, heat pump...

1KOMMA5°
Energy & Infrastructure
DeepDrive
Mobility & TransportDeepDrive received the award for developing innovative electric motors featuring dual-rotor technology. This increases the r...

DeepDrive
Mobility & Transport
Dunia Innovations
Industry & MaterialsDunia Innovations was honored for its use of artificial intelligence and robotics in material research. Through automated la...

Dunia Innovations
Industry & MaterialsON STAGE
NOTABLE GUESTS & ATTENDING COMPANIES OVER THE LAST 18 YEARS
Over the years, the GREEN AWARDS have welcomed visionary leaders and changemakers from across culture, science, business and politics.
Representatives from companies such as Audi, Deutsche Bahn, E.ON, BCG, Porsche, BMW, Lufthansa and many more are regular guests.
Meet the Nominees of the GREEN AWARDS 2025
From AI-driven material discovery and zero-carbon industrial heat to circular mobility and carbon capture at sea – the GREEN AWARDS 2025 celebrate groundbreaking innovations across three key categories: Industry & Materials, Energy & Infrastructure, and Mobility & Transport.
Each nominee represents a bold vision for a more sustainable future, showcasing transformative solutions that address some of the most pressing challenges of our time. These pioneers are not only pushing technological boundaries but also accelerating systemic change across sectors and industries.
Explore the nominees of this year’s GREEN AWARDS – and discover the ideas, technologies, and trailblazers shaping tomorrow’s world.
ENERGY & INFRASTRUCTURE

1Komma5°


Energy Dome


Rondo Energy

INDUSTRY & MATERIALS

Dunia Innovations


Rumin8


Sortera Technologies

MOBILITY & TRANSPORT

DeepDrive


Seabound


The Future Is NEUTRAL

GREEN AWARDS JURY
Meet the renowned figures from business, science, media and sustainability who make up the GREEN AWARDS jury.
The jury meeting of the GREEN AWARDS 2025 took place in the BCG office in Berlin. The jury discussed and voted on the TOP3 nominees in the three competition categories. The result will be ceremoniously unveiled at the GREEN AWARDS gala on May 20, 2025.
All photos from the jury meeting can be found here.
