IoT Sustainability Solution of the Year
Enabling a Greener, Smarter World
The IoT Sustainability Solution of the Year Award recognizes connected solutions that meaningfully reduce environmental impact while improving operational performance. This category highlights technologies that cut energy use and emissions, optimize resources, and help organizations meet sustainability goals with measurable results.
Effective sustainability solutions translate data into action—automating controls, improving asset efficiency, and enabling proactive maintenance. Whether deployed in buildings, factories, cities, agriculture, or utilities, the most compelling entries show clear KPIs such as reduced kWh, water savings, waste diversion, or verified carbon reductions.
This award celebrates practical innovation: interoperable systems that scale, integrate with existing infrastructure, and deliver quantifiable outcomes for businesses and communities. Winning entries demonstrate that sustainability and economic value can advance together through IoT.
What This Award Recognizes
- IoT solutions that reduce energy, emissions, water use, or waste
- Deployments with transparent, verifiable sustainability metrics
- Interoperable designs that scale across sites, fleets, or regions
Who Should Enter
- Vendors, integrators, and teams delivering sustainability-focused IoT solutions
- Enterprises, municipalities, and utilities with measurable results
- Projects combining sensors, platforms, and analytics to drive efficiency
Judging Criteria
- Impact: Quantified reductions (energy, carbon, water, waste), ROI, or compliance gains
- Innovation: Novel methods, automation, or analytics that drive outcomes
- Execution: Deployment quality, reliability, security, and management
- Scalability: Repeatability across assets, sites, or partners
- Transparency: Measurement methodology and data credibility
Eligibility
- Solution must be launched or materially advanced during the current year’s awards cycle
- Provide evidence of outcomes (KPIs, audits, certifications, case studies)
- Confidential data may be summarized or redacted; include references where possible
What to Submit
- Summary (250–400 words) describing the sustainability objective and results
- Evidence pack (before/after KPIs, methodology, customer quotes, third-party validation)
- Optional: dashboard screenshots or short demo video
How to Apply
Prepare your materials, then follow the instructions on the current cycle page at the Best of 2025 Awards.
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Benefits of Winning
Celebrating Success: Benefits of Winning an IoThinkTank IoT Award
Winning an IoThinkTank Award is more than just an accolade; it's a recognition of your exceptional contribution to a sustainable future. As a distinguished winner, you will enjoy a myriad of benefits that amplify the reach and impact of your initiatives:
1. Prominent Press Recognition:
- Your IoT project, company, or individual achievement will be prominently featured in a press release distributed by IoThinkTank. This widespread acknowledgment ensures that your success reverberates across industry channels, reaching a global audience.
2. Media Kit for Amplified Visibility:
- Receive an exclusive media kit, meticulously crafted to showcase your achievement. This kit includes high-quality logos and customized award badge(s) that you can integrate into your marketing materials, social media, and communication channels, amplifying the visibility of your environmental impact.
3. Authorized Use of IoThinkTank Logo and Awards Badge:
- Gain permission to proudly display the IoThinkTank logo and the prestigious IoT Environmental Impact Award badge on your official website and promotional materials. This visual testament serves as a symbol of your commitment to environmental stewardship and innovation.
4. Inclusion in Winners Page:
- Enjoy a dedicated presence on the IoThinkTank Winners Page, featuring your company logo and a link to your website. This digital showcase ensures that industry professionals, peers, and stakeholders recognize and celebrate your achievement long after the awards ceremony.
5. Extended Exposure with a Year-Long Profile:
- Benefit from a full-year spotlight on IoThinkTank.com with a dedicated profile for your winning project, company, or individual contribution. Showcase your journey, milestones, and environmental impact, providing an immersive experience for visitors seeking insights into cutting-edge IoT solutions.
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