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The 2022 ‘For a Sustainable Future’ awards have been announced

The ‘For a Sustainable Future’ 2022 award-giving ceremony took place at the BCSDH Business Lunch on October 13. The prize, created to recognize outstanding corporate and leadership performances that contribute to achieving the SDGs and to systems transformation, was awarded for the sixth time by the jury in the categories of Change Leader, Leading Women, and Business Solutions.

Márta Irén, director of the BCSDH and a member of the professional jury, explained: “In 2022, we announced the ‘For a Sustainable Future’ Award, founded by the BCSDH, for the sixth time. The current situation poses serious challenges for business. This year we announced the award with a focus on the areas where companies can make the greatest impact on systems transformation. Reading the applications, we were pleased to see that, despite the serious challenges, significant progress has been made in many areas of sustainability.”

Winners were selected by a five5-member professional jury : Dr. Gábor Bartus, Szilvia Krizsó, Irén Márta, István Salgó, and Diána Ürge-Vorsatz

CHANGE LEADER AWARD:

Ágnes Vadnai

Business Development Director
Progress Restaurant Chain Co.

An inspiring, innovative, responsible change leader who attaches great importance to incorporating long-term, sustainable thinking into business management.

LEADING WOMEN AWARD:

Ida Kiss
Design Director

DVM Group

She is characterized by goal orientation, dynamism, initiative, and a strong approach to sustainability, and her innovative thinking motivates others to look for new points of view.

Marianna Pinczés
executive owner
Virgin Oil Press

She is a passionate, tireless, and purposeful leader who, as an inspiring personality, has achieved significant results in a critical sector, agriculture, all through her own business.

BUSINESS SOLUTIONS AWARD:

Circular economy category:

MasterPlast – Hungarocell Green Program

It is an extremely important step from the point of view of the circular economy that this prominent conceptual approach has also appeared in the construction industry. The company produces raw material from the recovery and recycling of insulation waste.

The award was received byRichárd Nagy, Head of International Marketing and PR at MasterPlast.

Climate protection and adaptation category:

E.ON Hungária Group – The urban energy efficiency and energy community model is an exemplary, complex, and integrated solution implemented in cooperation with stakeholders, especially the city of Szolnok.

The award was received by Zsolt Jamniczky Deputy CEO of E.ON Hungaria.

Sustainability awareness program category:

Generali Insurance – the “Generali Enterprize” program provides effective financial, professional, and communication support to small businesses for the implementation of their sustainability projects.

The award was received by Mihály Erdős, CEO of Generali Biztosító Zrt.

13.10.2022

The “For a Sustainable Future” Award for 2021 have been awarded

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The BCSDH Business Lunch hosted a ceremonial award ceremony for the Sustainable Future Award. This year, the organization of 109 member companies – which produce about 30% of Hungary’s GDP – presented the ‘For a Sustainable Future’ award for the fifth time in the following categories; Change Leader, Leading Woman, Business Solution/Business Model Change, and Social Responsibility Program, recognising the extraordinary achievements of leaders and companies in terms of helping achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), as well as outstanding action taken during the pandemic.

Márta Irén, director of BCSDH and also a member of the professional jury, explained that “in 2021, we announced the ’For a Sustainable Future’ Award for the fifth time, as established by BCSDH. The Social Responsibility category that was launched in connection with the pandemic was maintained, in addition to the previous Change Leader, Leading Woman, and Business Solutions categories. Reading the applications, we were pleased to see that although the protracted situation with the virus has taken significant resources away from companies, significant progress has been made in many areas of sustainability”.

Winners were selected by a five-member professional jury: Gábor Bartus Dr, Szilvia Krizsó, Irén Márta, István Salgó, and Diána Ürge-Vorsatz

The winners of the “For a Sustainable Future” Award in 2021:

CHANGE LEADER AWARD:

Björn Claussen
Regional Managing Director
BNP Paribas Multinational Clients

Björn Claussen’s personal example through his leadership role draws attention to the sustainability opportunities and responsibilities of the inventors.

LEADING WOMEN AWARD:

Nóra Hevesi
Head of Communications and Campaigns
TESCO Hungary

Barbara Szigeti
Head Of Country People Operation
TESCO Hungary

Both women are leaders who support taking a comprehensive approach to many classic and innovative areas of human sustainability. Their work, impact, and collaboration as female leaders are exemplary.

Zsuzsa Pálfalvi
Managing Director
Graphisoft Park Services

On the one hand, her managerial influence on the company is outstanding, while on the other hand she is having a great positive influence on the environment, society, and the attitudes of other companies.

Katalin Urbán
Environment, Health and Safety Manager
Grundfos Manufacturing Hungary

Katalin develops and inspires innovative solutions inside and outside the company. Her leadership virtues and the results achieved by the company are impressive.

BUSINESS SOLUTIONS AWARD:

Hungarian National Bank– Green Program

A program that comprehensively represents the sustainability potential of the financing side, with which MNB has adopted a pioneering role. This is having a significant impact on the behaviour of the sector in general and, through it, on the economy as a whole.

The award was received by Dr. Csaba Kandrács, Deputy Governor of Hungarian National Bank.

SPAR Hungary – SPAR Hungary is implementing a circular business model by selling products from ‘Máltai Manufaktúra’

The environmental and social aspects of sustainability of this initiative are also exemplary. They involve a harmonious unit for business education support, with a focus on significant forward-looking achievements and delivering concrete results.

The award was received by Márk Maczelka, Head of Communications of SPAR Hungary.

TESCO Hungary – TESCO for carbon neutrality

The virtue of this food waste reduction program is its complexity and horizontal extension.

The award was received by Nóra Hevesi, Head of Communications of TESCO Hungary.

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AWARD

Budapest Airport – BUD Group Foundation for Employees

This is a humane, exemplary solution for the further employment of staff during a drastic downturn due to the pandemic.

The award was received by Chris Dinsdale, CEO of Budapest Airport.

Güntner-Tata – 30 years 30 good things for the community

This is a nice initiative and a good example of a local company taking responsibility for local goals, combined with having a positive impact on employees.

The award was received by Tamás Schwarczenberger, CEO of Güntner-Tata.

CONGRATULATION!

Main Sponsor: Legrand, Highlighted sponsors: Alteo, Essity

09.10.2021

The “For a Sustainable Future” Award for 2020 have been awarded

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“For a Sustainable Future” Award 2020 – Companies and leaders for sustainability

The awarding ceremony of the “For a Sustainable Future” Award was also hosted at the Virtual Business Lunch.

Irén Márta, BCSDH’s president and member of the professional jury, emphasized that “Recognition is especially necessary in difficult situations. For this reason, we have decided to announce the “For a Sustainable Future” Award, also established by BCSDH this year, and to create a new Social Responsibility category only for this year. Our primary goal is to recognize outstanding corporate and leadership performance that strives to promote the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals, which we have now expanded with activities during the pandemic.”

The winners of the “For a Sustainable Future” Award:

CHANGE LEADER AWARD:

Ágnes Kovács

managing director, Sió-Eckes Kft.

Ágnes Kovács is an exemplary individual, both in human and professional terms, who strengthens her company with innovative, forward-looking solutions. Her outstanding activities have been demonstrated both in terms of business results and the management of people. Her focus is on promoting sustainability, which cannot slow down even during a pandemic. In recent times, the health of workers and the retention of their jobs has been a priority for her.

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AWARD:

The “Subsidies provided by Coca-Cola Hungary in the first phase of the COVID-19 pandemic” program earned the award for its extremely quick response to the pandemic. During the program, significant financial and professional support was provided to the Red Cross. Business goals were subordinated to a nobler goal, while employees were also involved in volunteering tasks. In addition to helping inform society, the mobilization program also helped those in need. The award was received by Péter Kerekes, Managing Director of Coca-Cola Hungary, and László Békefi, Managing Director of Coca-Cola HBC Magyarország Kft.

Generali’s “Life-long partnership during a pandemic” program really attracted the jury’s attention. The program is a rapid and complex response that has enabled corporate operations to become COVID-resistant, while clearly demonstrating the company’s commitment to internal and external partners. Generali offers a number of material and operational solutions that make life easier for both partners and customers. The award was received by Mihály Erdős, CEO of Generali Biztosító Zrt.

Grundfos’ “Safety and stability in the time of a pandemic” earned the Social Responsibility Award. The complexity of their approach is clearly reflected in the program, and it is evident that the spirit of partnership is of paramount importance, with a focus on stakeholders. The health of employees is a priority, and Grundfos has also provided financial support to local hospitals. The award was received by Olivér Szundy, Managing Directorof Grundfos Magyarország Kft.

Congratulation to the winners.

Sponsors of the For a Sustainable Future Award:

08.10.2020

The “For a Sustainable Future” Prizes for 2019 have been awarded

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The award-giving ceremony of the “For a Sustainable Future” prize took place at BCSDH’s business lunch.

Irén Márta, Managing Director of BCSDH and member of the professional jury, explained: “We have established this complex prize with the purpose of recognizing and disseminating to a wide audience the activities of leaders and companies in the field of sustainability. The goal of the prize is to set an example, and moreover, to promote and increase the contribution of business to meeting the Sustainable Development Goals.”

The jury, consisting of five environmental professionals (Dr.Gábor Bartus, Szilvia Krizsó, Irén Márta, István Salgó and Diána Ürge-Vorsatz), selected the laureates from the applicants.

The winners of the “For a Sustainable Future” prize in 2019:

LEADING WOMAN AWARD:

Nóra Horváth-Magyary
Country Communication Officer
K&H Bank Group

Nóra Horváth-Magyary is an innovative, guiding leader who creates strong leverage for achieving demanding goals that have social impacts that go far beyond the company.

Krisztina Petrényiné Szabó
Group Downstream Business Development Director
MOL Group

Mrs. Szabó is an innovative, inspirational leader with outstanding professional and human qualities. She has made a significant impact in the field of sustainability, both in relation to and beyond her job.

Hajnalka Széll
HR Director
Auchan Hungary

Ms. Széll is a dedicated, solution-focused leader who is committed to promoting diversity. Throughout her whole career she has worked consistently, constantly and comprehensively to foster equal opportunity for all.

CHANGE LEADER AWARD:

László Ilics
Deputy CEO, Chief Issurance Officer Non-Life and responsible for COO area
Generali Insurance Co.

Mr. IIics always thinks in the long term, boldly challenging conventional methods and introducing new and effective solutions. His role in developing the MyNetwork program which breaks with the stereotypes of the insurance sector has been of particular merit, and he has taken a clearly new approach to advisory recruitment methods.

BUSINESS SOLUTION PRIZE:

The Future FM Ltd. “Implementing water-saving technologies in partnership” program is leading the way for other companies and industries. The water savings achieved through the modification of operational technology and partnership with stakeholders involves reinterpreting classic solutions that are already known, but not yet widely practiced.

Heineken Hungaria Breweries Ltd. “HOPing for a better future” program overtops the company’s numerous integrated solutions, being implemented in several fields at the same time. The positive social impact of this extensive collaborative program is remarkable and exemplary as it focuses on local raw material production and shortening transport distances.

CONGRATULATIONS!

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Sponsors of the ‘For a Sustainaple Future’ Prize in 2019:

The Business Lunch and the award-giving ceremony, like most events of BCSDH, was carbon-neutral.

Carbon Neutralization Sponsor of BCSDH in 2019:

The main sponsor of the prize was: Legrand. Further sponsors included: Alteo, BUD, Essity, Inest, and Mavir.

10.10.2019