Host partner
The Crystal is the first building in the world to gain the highest ratings in both LEED (Platinum) and BREEAM (Outstanding), the world’s two leading accreditation bodies for sustainable buildings, whilst also holding international standards for sustainable event management, environmental management and health and safety. Through the combination of innovative architecture, cutting edge technology and class leading operations, the Crystal offers a unique setting for any event, from a small meeting to a global product launch.
The Crystal is also home to the world’s largest public exhibition on sustainability, featuring over 50 interactive exhibits and immersive theatre, there is entertainment for the whole family.
Charity partner
Rainforest Alliance
The Rainforest Alliance is delighted to be the chosen charity partner for the Guardian Sustainable Business Awards 2015.
Our mission is to conserve biodiversity and ensure sustainable livelihoods by transforming land-use practices, business practices and consumer behaviour.
Using training and certification, we work with forward-thinking farmers, foresters and tourism entrepreneurs, enforcing rigorous standards designed to protect ecosystems, safeguard the well-being of local communities and improve productivity. The green frog seal - our internationally recognised symbol of environmental, social and economic sustainability - links them to conscientious consumers globally. Our current consumer engagement campaign, Follow the Frog, can be found on the Guardian.
Transport partner
Emirates Air Line is the UK’s first urban cable car and provides a sustainable new river crossing for east London.
Connecting the Royal Docks (ExCel and The Crystal) to the Greenwich Peninsula (for The O2) by the most direct route, it gives breathtaking views over the river, and is also an important catalyst for regeneration in both areas.
Emirates Air Line is an integrated part of the transport network, a short walk from the Jubilee Line (North Greenwich), Thames Clippers river services (North Greenwich Pier) and the DLR (Royal Victoria).
Marketing partners
The Climate Group
The Climate Group is an international non-profit working with corporate and government partners to promote a prosperous, low carbon future. We convene leaders, share hard evidence of successful low carbon growth, and pilots practical solutions which can be replicated worldwide. We organize Climate Week NYC, a key international platform for bold climate action. Follow us @climate group.
Greenleaf Online Library
The Greenleaf Online Library (GOL) from Greenleaf Publishing is a dedicated, online collection of journal issues and book chapters dedicated to governance, sustainability, social responsibility, environmental management and related fields. GOL forms a unique and substantial information and reference library which is easily accessible on your laptop, tablet or smartphone. We are pleased to offer GSBA applicants access to this resource for a 15% discounted rate. Purchase your personal subscription to GOL here and enter the discount code at checkout.
CSR Wire
CSRwire is a global media platform for the latest news, releases, reports and thought leadership debate across values based business including CSR, sustainability and social enterprise.
As part of the 3BL Media group, CSRwire reaches a substantial and engaged audience of industry professionals, communicators, investors, academics, NGOs and consumers.
Corporate Citizenship
Corporate Citizenship is a global sustainability consultancy, working with corporate clients around the world to achieve their commitments to being sustainable and responsible. Providing a range of professional services we work with clients on all aspects of corporate responsibility, including; reporting, community investment, engagement, benchmarking, corporate foundations and many more. We also publish daily sustainability news at CCBriefing.com.
Forum for the Future
Forum for the Future is an independent non-profit that was established in 1996 to work globally with business, government and others to solve complex sustainability challenges. We believe it is critical to transform the key systems we rely on to shape a brighter future and innovate for long-term success.
