CII in its endeavor to recognize, encourage and support the efforts of Indian industry in conservation of natural resources and pollution prevention is organizing the CII Environmental Best Practices Award 8 – 9 October 2026 at Hotel Feathers, Mount Poonamallee Road, Manappakkam, Chennai. Awards will be granted to units, who make significant and measurable contribution towards development or use of cleaner technologies, processes or practices for environmental protection.

Objective of the Award

  • Recognize and award best practices implemented by Indian Industry
  • Facilitate information sharing amongst industry
  • Instil a sense of competition to motivate other industries to implement best practices
Evaluation criteria

  • Uniqueness of the project in Industry/Sector
  • Replicability of the project in similar units
  • Quantum of tangible benefits, savings achieved and also intangible benefits from the project implemented
  • Type of challenges faced during implementation and how they have been resolved


Benefits for Industry

  • Sharing of best practices implemented across various sectors
  • Facilitate companies to improve their environmental performance
  • Encourage adoption of similar approaches, leading to environment benefits and cost savings