Cheapside Business Alliance are proud to once again be sponsoring the Clean City Awards Scheme.
The Clean City Awards Scheme (CCAS), led by the City of London Corporation, recognises and celebrates businesses in the Square Mile that are leading the way on sustainability and environmental excellence. The awards provide an opportunity for organisations to showcase their achievements, gain recognition among peers, and demonstrate their commitment to making the City of London cleaner, greener, and more sustainable.
Who can apply?
Applications are open to all CCAS members in the City of London, including small businesses, large businesses and facilities management (FM) companies. Entries are welcome from any organisation who has delivered meaningful sustainability work, no matter how big or small, whether that’s across your operations, communications, supply chains, buildings, or community initiatives.
What makes a strong application?
Submissions that demonstrate real impact and creativity are encouraged. Entries should focus on projects, campaigns, or initiatives undertaken over the past 12 months. Applicants should share measurable results where possible, lessons learned, and the benefits for people, nature, or the wider environment.
Award categories:
- Air Quality & Climate Action: Initiatives that improve air quality, reduce emissions, or support climate resilience and net zero goals.
- Circular Economy: Projects that go beyond recycling, embedding circular economy principles like eliminating waste, circulating materials, and regenerating nature.
- Communication & Engagement: Creative campaigns, events, or engagement programmes that inspire behaviour change among staff, contractors, or wider stakeholders.
- Plastic Free City: Actions to reduce single-use plastics, going beyond the basics to demonstrate meaningful change.
- Chairman’s Cup – Action for Nature: Initiatives that bring nature into business – greening buildings, sustainable supply chains, volunteering, partnerships with environmental charities, or staff wellbeing projects that connect people with nature.
Applications close on 3 October 2025.
By entering, organisations have the chance to:
- Celebrate their achievements at the prestigious annual awards ceremony, hosted at Mansion House
- Gain recognition for sustainability leadership
- Share knowledge and inspire others in the Square Mile
- Connect with like-minded businesses and stakeholders
Please note that entries are open only to CCAS members. Not a member yet? Join today to apply as soon as the awards open.