What does consulting for a submission to the German Sustainability Award cost?

Our consulting begins with an award selection from €1,240 net. Depending on scope – strategy, copywriting, complete submission kit – we prepare an individual quote. Contact us for a free initial assessment.

Which documents do I need for the application to the German Sustainability Award?

The DNP requires an online profile with a company description, details of sustainability measures and measurable results. Depending on the category, further evidence is required. We guide you through the entire process.

Can a small company apply for the German Sustainability Award?

Yes. The DNP is explicitly aimed at companies of every size. Small companies with up to 49 employees pay a reduced entry fee of €190 net. The chances are good – jurors are looking for role models, especially among SMEs.

How long does it take to prepare a submission?

For a complete submission including strategy and copy, we estimate 3–6 weeks. We recommend starting at least 8 weeks before the deadline.

How can I apply for the Bundespreis Ecodesign?

The Bundespreis Ecodesign is aimed at companies of every size as well as young talent. The application requires a presentation of ecological quality, design and degree of innovation. We check whether your product fits and handle the strategy, copy and presentation of the submission.

Do you also support international sustainability awards?

Yes – we support submissions to international awards such as the European Sustainability Awards, the Green Product Award or industry-specific international competitions.

Sustainability Award Consulting

Sustainability Award Consulting for Companies 2026

Award Service advises companies in Germany on entering sustainability awards – from the German Sustainability Award (Deutscher Nachhaltigkeitspreis) and the Green Brand Award to industry-specific environmental honours. We handle award selection, the submission strategy and the writing of application documents. Our clients are mid-sized companies and startups that want to make their sustainability performance visible – without tying up internal resources for months. Since 2007 we have supported hundreds of submissions and know exactly what jurors look for.

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Sustainability Award: Your Performance Deserves Visibility

Your company is committed to sustainability – in production, the supply chain or the product itself. But how does this performance become visible to the outside world? Sustainability awards are one of the most effective instruments for building credibility with customers, partners and employees.

Award Service helps companies of every size communicate their sustainability performance in a way that jurors understand – and reward.

The Most Important Sustainability Awards We Know

German Sustainability Award (DNP)

The most renowned award of its kind in Germany. It is aimed at companies of every size and evaluates transformation, not perfection. Submission deadlines: annually in spring and autumn.

Green Brand Award

For brands with credible sustainability communication – relevant for companies that want to use sustainability strategically as a brand topic.

B.A.U.M. Environmental Award

One of the oldest German environmental awards, presented to companies with outstanding ecological commitment.

Bundespreis Ecodesign

The state design award for ecologically designed products, services and concepts, presented by the German Federal Ministry for the Environment. Open to companies of every size and to young talent – anyone wanting to apply for the Bundespreis Ecodesign needs a clear presentation of ecological benefit and design.

Green Product Award

An international award for sustainable products and innovations, with its own startup category. Relevant for brands that combine sustainability and design.

Industry-Specific Sustainability Awards

From industry, retail, construction and services – we know the relevant competitions in your sector.

What We Do for You

Sustainability awards rarely fail due to a lack of performance – they fail in the presentation. Jurors read dozens of submissions. Those who don't convince in the first paragraphs lose.

Award Selection and Strategy
We analyse your sustainability performance and identify which competitions and categories offer the best chances of winning – including dates, categories and submission requirements.

Copywriting and Positioning
We translate your metrics, measures and goals into language that convinces jurors. Technically precise, clearly structured, with the right focus on what jurors really evaluate.

Presentation and Submission Logistics
From the finished submission kit to delivery – we take care of the execution.

For Startups: Sustainability as a Competitive Advantage From the Start

For startups, sustainability awards are especially valuable – not despite their early stage, but because of it. Jurors reward bold approaches and new business models more strongly than with established companies.

DNP Startups & Young Companies – a dedicated category at the German Sustainability Award
GreenTec Awards – Europe's best-known environmental and business award, with its own startup category
Bundespreis Ecodesign – for sustainably designed products and systems, also open to young companies

We help startups translate their vision into a convincing submission – even when revenue figures are still missing and the story tells more about potential than about track record.

Frequently asked questions

: Our consulting begins with an award selection from €1,240 net. Depending on scope – strategy, copywriting, complete submission kit – we prepare an individual quote. Contact us for a free initial assessment.
: The DNP requires an online profile with a company description, details of sustainability measures and measurable results. Depending on the category, further evidence is required. We guide you through the entire process.
: Yes. The DNP is explicitly aimed at companies of every size. Small companies with up to 49 employees pay a reduced entry fee of €190 net. The chances are good – jurors are looking for role models, especially among SMEs.
: For a complete submission including strategy and copy, we estimate 3–6 weeks. We recommend starting at least 8 weeks before the deadline.
: The Bundespreis Ecodesign is aimed at companies of every size as well as young talent. The application requires a presentation of ecological quality, design and degree of innovation. We check whether your product fits and handle the strategy, copy and presentation of the submission.
: Yes – we support submissions to international awards such as the European Sustainability Awards, the Green Product Award or industry-specific international competitions.

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