LAST DATE OF SUBMITTING THE APPLICATION IS JANUARY 15th, 2026.

EEPC India Green Awards 2.0: Benchmarking Sustainability. Securing Global Competitiveness for Indian Engineering.​

The 2nd Edition EEPC India Green Awards: Your Strategic Edge in ESG-Driven World Trade.​

EEPC India Green Awards (Second Edition): Recognizing and Validating the Engineering Sector's Commitment to Global Environmental Trade Standards.

About The Award

Following the overwhelming success and impact of the inaugural edition, EEPC India proudly announces the Second Edition of the EEPC India Green Awards. These awards arrive at a pivotal moment in global trade, where Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) performance has transcended corporate responsibility to become a non-negotiable factor for international competitiveness and market access.

As the nodal body promoting trade and investments in the engineering sector, EEPC India recognizes that green manufacturing is no longer a choice but the benchmark of survival and growth in the 21st-century global value chain. Global economies are rapidly implementing stringent Non-Tariff Barriers (NTBs) centered on carbon footprint and sustainable production, exemplified by the EU's implementation of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). These mechanisms directly redefine what constitutes a ‘competitive’ export.

The Second Edition of the EEPC India Green Awards is designed to directly address this shift. We aim towards:

  • Strategic Readiness: Validate and accelerate the efforts of Indian engineering companies in remodeling and redesigning their processes to align with global ESG frameworks.
  • Global Positioning: Position India’s engineering sector as a committed and reliable partner in the world's journey toward net-zero emissions.
  • Competitive Advantage: Provide a globally recognized platform for companies that are future proofing their operations against carbon tariffs and mandatory sustainability reporting.

By participating, applicants demonstrate a proactive commitment to sustainable exports, securing their place in the new paradigm of world trade.

Participation Benefits

Participation Benefits: Your Strategic Advantage in a Green Economy

Achieving recognition in the EEPC India Green Awards translates directly into strategic business advantages, positioning your company for sustained success in the ESG-driven global market.

I. Global Market Access & Strategic Competitiveness

  1. 'Green Passport' for Trade: Winning or being nominated provides documented evidence of superior environmental performance, effectively acting as a "Green Passport" that eases compliance with stringent international buyer mandates and regulatory requirements (like CBAM reporting).​
  2. Preferred Supplier Status: Establish your organization as a leader in sustainable engineering practices, making you a preferred and de-risked supplier for global multinational corporations (MNCs) seeking resilient, green supply chains.​
  3. Industry Recognition & Brand Equity: Generate high-impact publicity and validate your brand image as a frontrunner in sustainability, providing a powerful competitive edge when bidding for high-value international projects.​

II. Assessment, Resilience, and Optimization

  1. Invaluable Third-Party Assessment: The application and subsequent site visits constitute an invaluable benchmarking and detailed self-assessment exercise. Expert assessors provide recommendations from a neutral, third-party viewpoint, helping you identify potential areas for improvement and best practices. ​​
  2. Cost Optimization & Efficiency: Utilizing the suggestions from the assessment helps process improvement, leading to reduced energy consumption, optimized resource usage, and significant long-term operational cost savings.​
  3. Access to Green Finance: Enhance your appeal to ESG-focused investors and financial institutions. Award recognition can unlock better access to sustainability-linked loans, green bonds, and capital, which are increasingly critical for business expansion.​
  4. De-Risking Future Operations: Proactively addressing environmental metrics helps mitigate future regulatory fines and costs associated with carbon taxes or non-compliance, effectively future-proofing your business.

III. Talent and Corporate Value

  • Attract Top Talent: Demonstrate commitment to a purpose that resonates with the modern workforce, boosting employee morale, retention, and the ability to attract highly skilled talent who prioritize socially responsible employers.
  • Stakeholder Trust: Build greater trust with all stakeholders—customers, investors, regulators, and the community—by showcasing a verifiable commitment to environmental stewardship.

Aim of the Award

To encourage the efficient use of the resources 
To improve the environmental performance
To enhance the competitiveness of the organizations
To help in pacing up the exports thus building the brand equity
To support the wider goals of the sustainable development

Who can apply?

Both members and non-members can apply for the awards.

The applicant organization must belong to the engineering Manufacturing sector.

At least 3 or more products manufactured by your company should be in the range of HS Codes 72-90 (at 6-digit HS Codes level)

In case, of EEPC India members, the membership registration should be valid. At least 3 or more of products manufactured by your company should be in the range of HS Codes 72-90 (at 6-digit HS Codes level) The award application form should be submitted to EEPC India duly complete in all aspects. Incomplete applications/inadequate information are bound to be rejected. One organization can submit the award application form strictly for One Unit/Plant/Factory. Shortlisted applications will be assessed as per the data submitted pertaining to the Unit/Plant/Factory by competent assessors. By submitting your application for EEPC India Green Awards, the applicant is agreeing to the above terms of reference for entry.  EEPC India will maintain the confidentiality of documents submitted along with the award application form at all stages.

Kindly note that for site assessment, the travel, accommodation, and local conveyance (2 assessors per unit) will be borne by the unit shortlisted for the green awards. Assessors are entitled to and fro travel by Air (Economy Class / 1st AC where there is no Air connectivity)

The award application form should be submitted to EEPC India duly completed in all aspects. Incomplete applications/inadequate information are bound to be rejected.

One organization can submit the award application form strictly for One Unit/Plant/Factory. 

In case of clarifications, applicant should get the doubts cleared before applying for the award.  The right for announcing/giving the number of awards for each of the award category solely lies with EEPC India.  Submission of application for the award does not ensure your entitlement to receive the awards.   The decision with regard to the EEPC India Green Awards rests with the EEPC India and no correspondence would be entertained in this regard.   All document submitted with the award application form must be legible & in English language.   Kindly note that for site assessment the travel, accommodation, and local conveyance (2 assessors per unit) will be borne by the unit shortlisted for the green awards. Assessors are entitled to and fro travel by Air (Economy Class / 1st AC where there is no Air connectivity) 

Award Categories

Large Enterprise

EEPC INDIA GREEN AWARD FOR LARGE ENTERPRISE
Platinum
Gold
Silver

Medium Enterprise

EEPC INDIA GREEN AWARD FOR MEDIUM ENTERPRISE
Platinum
Gold
Silver

Small/Micro Enterprise

EEPC INDIA GREEN AWARD FOR SMALL UNITS
Platinum
Gold
Silver
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Note : The Micro, Small and Medium level enterprises/organizations will be as per the latest definition of the MSME Act. 

Rules And
Regulations

Decision of the award as taken by EEPC India will be final and binding and no request/recommendation will be entertained.

If at any stage, there is a need to change/modify the award criteria; EEPC India will do the same. The purpose of the changes/modifications will be to strengthen the award scheme and assessment.

While all reasonable precautions will be taken for maintaining confidentiality, EEPC will accept no liability for any loss resulting from the non-willful disclosure of information concerning the applications. 

Award Process

01.

Call for the application

02.

Receipt of the online filled up application forms and the initial scrutiny of the same​

03.

Document Assessment - Review of the application documents to short list the applicants​​

04.

Application documents to short list the Document Assessment - Review of the applicants​

05.

​Selection of units for site assessment​

06.

Site assessment of shortlisted units​​

07.

Compilation of data, and assessment by the assessors​​

08.

Presentation of data and outcome of the site assessment to EEPC India​​

09.

Recommendation for the final awards as per the shortlisted entities in respective categories​​

10.

Award Presentation​

Application fees

*18% GST is an additional cost to be considered

Fees Members Non- Members (In INR)​
Large / PSU 14000 + GST per application 15000 + GST per application​
Medium 8000 + GST per application 10000 + GST per application​
Small / Micro 4000 + GST per application 5000 + GST per application​

Non-disclosure and Confidentiality

Names of the applicants, assessors, scoring parameters for assessment are regarded as proprietary and kept confidential. Such information will be made available to individuals directly involved in the assessment and administrative processes of EEPC India. All reasonable measures will be taken to ensure that the applications and the information are treated in strict confidence arising out of any non-willful acts or conduct. However, in no way, EEPC India can be held responsible for any loss of confidentiality to any third party. Moreover, EEPC India cannot be held liable for any damage (to goods, or persons, financial loss or consequences) incurred through the breach of confidentiality or otherwise, by the applicant, or any other third party. EEPC India reserves the right to publish salient features of the environment practices of award winning organizations for knowledge sharing