Introducing the Planet 100 Awards, 2025
The Planet 100 Awards 2025 explores the world of sustainability, uncovering the brands, companies, and movements that are setting a new benchmark for planet-first innovation. This year, we’re spotlighting the ones that aren’t just making friendly promises but are actively transforming their industries with bold, sustainable action.
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“Discover the companies shaping the future of sustainability.”
For the past 12 months, we’ve been on a mission—analysing thousands of UK brands, from disruptive startups to industry leaders, and gathering insights from over 10,000 employees and sustainability leaders nationwide. Our goal? To identify the companies leading the way toward a more sustainable future. These are the brands you’d tell your friends and family about.
For these companies, sustainability isn’t a separate initiative—it’s woven into the fabric of how they operate. It’s reshaping industries, redefining what business can be, and creating lasting impact at every level. From rethinking packaging at the molecular level to developing circular economies that regenerate rather than extract, these companies are proving that sustainability is more than an ethical choice—it’s a competitive advantage.
Some are developing carbon-negative textiles that redefine fashion’s footprint. Others are creating fully compostable alternatives to single-use plastics, restoring natural ecosystems, or engineering products designed to last for generations instead of seasons. Every decision matters, and these brands are proving just how far thoughtful choices can go.
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What It Means to Be a Planet-First Company
The search for the UK’s most planet-conscious brands started with a simple question: How do you know if a company is truly committed to sustainability? It’s about a fundamental shift in how business is done.
To find the answer, Planet 100 took a deep dive into the businesses making the biggest impact. Rather than relying on external claims, we went straight to the people who experience sustainability from the inside—the employees.
We asked them:
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Can you give a real-world example of when your company put the planet first?
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Why do you personally feel connected to the impact your company is having?
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How optimistic are you that your company will achieve its sustainability goals?
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What makes your work feel meaningful to you?
We didn’t stop there. We also spoke to the leaders shaping these initiatives, challenging them to go beyond the usual sustainability messaging:
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What innovations or strategies are you implementing to create lasting impact?
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Can you share a moment where staying true to your values required tough decisions?
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How do you ensure your employees feel personally connected to your sustainability mission?
By blending real employee insights with leadership vision, we uncovered the brands that are driving sustainability forward in measurable, impactful ways.
"Sustainability isn’t just about reducing harm.
It’s about creating lasting impact."
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Driving the Future of Sustainability
True sustainable champions aren’t waiting for the future to arrive—they’re building it. Their innovations and commitments today will define the next decade of business, sustainability, and consumer expectations.
The Planet 100 companies are proving that a planet-first approach isn’t just viable—it’s the future of business. They’re setting new standards, creating lasting impact, and redefining industries for a new era of responsible growth. The choices we all make today will define the standards for the next generation. They are proving that sustainability isn’t just about doing less harm—it’s about creating more good.
Join us each week as we spotlight a P100 winner through exclusive profiles, insights, and team interviews.
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