about the Awards
The sustainability conversation has evolved. Climate risks are immediate. Resources are under strain. Inequalities persist. Stakeholders demand greater transparency, measurable outcomes, and accountable governance. Sustainability today is not an adjunct to business strategy. It is central to resilience, competitiveness, and long-term value creation. In India, this journey began with Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and matured into integrated Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) frameworks aligned with global development goals. Increasingly, organisations recognise that economic growth and social progress must advance together.
For nearly seven decades,the Kerala Management Association (KMA) has championed responsible leadership and management excellence. The prestigious Green Palms – KMA Sustainability Awards reflect this enduring commitment. Inspired by Kerala’s iconic coconut palms, symbols of balance, resilience, and ecological harmony, the awards recognise institutions that embed sustainability into strategy, operations, and culture, demonstrating measurable impact and forward-looking leadership.
Previous editions witnessed strong participation, with exemplary projects and best practices showcased across sectors. As always, winners will be selected by an independent international jury, ensuring credibility and rigour in the evaluation process. The awardees will be honoured at a grand ceremony on 22 April 2026 — Earth Day, in the presence of senior corporate leaders and distinguished guests.
Recognition through Green Palms signals credibility, strengthens stakeholder confidence, and positions organisations as benchmarks of responsible enterprise. We invite enterprises, startups, NGOs, Global Capability Centres, and sustainability leaders across South India to share their initiatives and be part of this growing movement toward resilient and inclusive development.
K Harikumar
President
Dileep Narayanan
Chair Sustainability Summit
K Anil Varma
Honorary Secretary
award categories
Sustainable Enterprise Award 2026
This award recognises large and midsize enterprises that set the benchmark for sustainability practices. It celebrates organizations demonstrating an unwavering commitment to sustainability, Integrating ESG aspects Into business strategy to create a lasting positive Impact on the environment, economy and society.
Exemplary CSR Project Award 2026
This award recognises outstanding Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) projects across four critical themes:
- Education: Initiatives that enlighten minds and empower futures through access to quality learning.
- Health: Projects enhancing community well-being and promoting healthier lives.
- Social Inclusion: Efforts foster inclusivity by addressing the needs of women, differently-abled persons, transgender individuals, and marginalised communities such as the homeless.
- Environment: Programs aimed at protecting, restoring, and sustaining the natural world.
Impactful NGO Award 2026
This award acknowledges the exceptional contributions of NGOs, Trusts, and Section 8 Companies. It celebrates grassroots organizations reshaping society through transformative initiatives, partnerships, and programs that address critical social and environmental challenges through transparent and effective governance.
Sustainability Startup Award 2026
This category honours startups that are transforming eco-conscious innovation. The award provides a platform for these trailblazing enterprises to showcase their impactful solutions, share scalable ideas, and inspire collaboration within a sustainability-focused ecosystem in line with UN SDG goals.
Sustainable GCC Award 2026
The KMA Green Palms Sustainable GCC Award – 2026 Honoring Global Capability Centres that build resilient innovation ecosystems. We recognise excellence in green infrastructure, operational efficiency, workforce inclusion, and sustainable delivery models
Sustainability Innovation Award 2026
The KMA Green Palms Sustainability Innovation Award – 2026 celebrates breakthrough products and services delivering measurable environmental or social benefits. It recognises innovation in technology, design or business models that accelerate sustainable markets while ensuring scalability, compliance with standards, risk management and commercial readiness.
APPLICATION CRITERIA & ENTRY FEES
Sustainable Enterprise Award – 2026*
Exemplary CSR Project Award – 2026*
*For the purpose of classification, “Large” denotes an organisation with an annual turnover exceeding ₹500 crores, whereas “Medium” denotes an organisation with an annual turnover below ₹500 crores.
The Application Fee can be paid through the following payment modes:
- Demand Draft/Cheque in favour of “Kerala Management Association” OR
- Online Transfer through the submission portal.
IMPORTANT DATES
- Deadline to submit entries: 03 April, 2026
- Awards Ceremony: 22 April, 2026
TRANSPARENT AND ROBUST SELECTION PROCESS
The awards will be judged based on Impact, Innovation, Scalability, and Alignment with Sustainability Goals, ensuring that the most exemplary efforts are recognised.
INDEPENDENT JURY MEMBERS
Their collective expertise guarantees a process rooted in fairness, transparency, and rigorous evaluation, upholding the prestige and credibility of the Muthoot Fincorp Green Palms Awards.
KNOWLEDGE PARTNER
Geojit CUSAT Centre of Sustainability Studies (GCCOSS) - GCCOSS is a pioneering effort from Geojit Financial Services Ltd. and Cochin University of Science and Technology to Institutionalise sustainability capacity building of corporates and develop a purpose driven talent pool of managers, engineers and scientists who can play an Impactful role in sustainable development. GCCOSS strives to become a Centre of Excellence and aims to promote sustainability efforts, support the ecosystem and serve as a facilitator for companies, government bodies, investors, and individuals in their sustainability endeavours through capacity building, research, academics, consulting, innovation and certifications.
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