Meet the Innovators

leading the way to a zero carbon future.

Calling all trailblazers

This year, the Ashden Awards will raise up climate pioneers transforming the world of work. 

Are you creating green jobs and delivering the training, connections and resources needed for thriving, fair and sustainable economies in the UK and low-income countries?

Register your interest for the 2023 Ashden Awards 

THE 2023 Winners

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Winner
Energy Access

Energy Generation

Powering up a new generation of African innovators

Africa
Energy Access Skills
Finalist
Renewable Energy

Connected Energy

A circular approach giving a second life to electric vehicle batteries

UK
Energy Innovation
Winner
Green Skills, Jobs and Training

B4Box

Training disadvantaged people for green jobs and creating warm, energy-efficient homes

UK
Low Carbon Skills
Winner
Natural Climate Solutions

Alam Sehat Lestari

Working with indigenous communities, reforesting and promoting sustainable forms of income to reverse illegal logging

Asia
Natural Climate Solutions
Finalist
Natural Climate Solutions

ECA- Amarakaeri

Indigenous communities helping sustainably manage and patrol rainforest threatened by gold mining and illegal logging

South America
Natural Climate Solutions
Winner
Regenerative Agriculture

Mbou Mon Tour

Community-led rainforest conservation

Africa
Natural Climate Solutions
Winner
Energy and WomenEnergy and HealthSustainable BuildingsGender EqualityNatural Climate SolutionsSustainable Cooling

Mahila Housing Trust

Helping women tackle indoor heat stress

India
Cooling in Informal Settlements Award
Winner
Renewable EnergySustainable HeatingEnergy Efficiency

Kensa Group

Sustainable, efficient heating

UK
UK Climate Innovation Award
Winner
Renewable EnergyRefugeeHumanitarian Energy

Solar Freeze

Sustainable cold storage for farmers and refugee communities

Africa, Global
Humanitarian Energy Award
Winner
Green Skills, Jobs and TrainingSustainable BuildingsSustainable Heating

Carbon Co-op

Practical training and networks help builders create green homes

UK
UK Green Skills Award
Winner
Energy for DevelopmentRenewable EnergyEnergy and HealthEnergy Access

New Energy Nexus Uganda

Supporting rural clean energy businesses

Africa
Energy Access Innovation Award
Winner
Regenerative Agriculture

YICE Uganda

Sustainable farming pioneers support women and refugees

Africa
Regenerative Agriculture Award
Winner
Energy for DevelopmentGreen Skills, Jobs and TrainingEnergy Access

Bharatiya Vikas Trust

Training for local banks and entrepreneurs boosts sustainable energy

India
Energy Access Skills Award
Winner
Green Communities

The Welcoming

Helping Edinburgh's new arrivals go green

UK
UK Green Communities Award
Winner
Energy for DevelopmentGender EqualityNatural Climate Solutions

Rede de Sementes do Xingu

Seed-collection network raises incomes and protects the Amazon

South America
Natural Climate Solutions
Winner
Energy for DevelopmentRenewable & Low-Carbon EnergyEnergy AccessGender EqualityHumanitarian Energy

United Nations Development Programme Yemen

Solar microgrids bring cash and energy to conflict-hit communities

Asia
Humanitarian Energy Award
Winner
Energy for DevelopmentRenewable EnergyRenewable & Low-Carbon EnergyFinancing Climate SolutionsEnergy Access

SOLShare

Giving villagers in Bangladesh the power to trade electricity

Asia
Financial Innovation for Energy Access
Winner
Energy for DevelopmentRenewable EnergyRenewable & Low-Carbon EnergyGender EqualitySustainable Cooling

S4S Technologies

Solar drying cuts food waste and supports women entrepreneurs

India
Energy and Livelihoods
Winner
Sustainable BuildingsEnergy Efficiency

Passivhaus Homes

Tools and support help builders, architects and clients create efficient housing

UK
Sustainable Built Environment UK
Winner
Sustainable BuildingsSustainable Heating

Guru Systems

Heat network software helps social housing tenants

UK
Energy Innovation UK

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