Baltic Sustainability Awards

26/02/2025

Baltic Sustainability Forum 2024. Last week, we celebrated the Baltic Sustainability Awards with a reflection video. Now let's relive Forum Day.

For those who were in the room – you know.
For those who weren’t – you missed the most raw, practical, and future-defining discussions on sustainability and business.

What went down?
- The hard truths about sustainability – and why many companies are still stuck in PR mode.
- How AI, regulation, and impact-driven business models are flipping entire industries.
- Investors are getting impatient – money is there, but only for those who deliver.
- And the biggest one: Networking wasn’t just networking. Deals were made. Ideas were born. Future collaborations kicked off.

If you walked away from BSF2024 without a full notebook of ideas and a list of new contacts, were you even there?

Huge thanks to all our partners, all speakers, and everyone who made this happen.

Enjoy it. And if you weren’t there? Well, let’s just say... You’ll want to be in the room in the next one on November 26, 2025.

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18/02/2025

Baltic Sustainability Awards 2024: Let’s relive it! 🌿

We’re excited to share our first reflection video – a look back at the unforgettable 2024 Awards Ceremony!

From inspiring huge amount of applications to powerful impact stories, the event was a true celebration of the Baltic region’s brightest sustainability frontrunners. Our finalists and winners showed us the power of innovation, dedication, and collaboration in shaping a greener, more resilient future.

What’s next?
After two months of wrapping up last year’s success, we’re now diving into preparations for 2025 – and trust us, exciting things are on the horizon! In the upcoming weeks, we’ll share fresh updates and insights to get you all prepped to join us once again.

Let’s keep sustainability at the forefront – even with all the noise of geopolitics, AI hype, and shifting landscapes. The mission remains: a more sustainable, innovative, and thriving Baltic region. 🌏

🎬 Watch the 2024 Awards Reflection Video & relive it.
🔔 Stay tuned – the journey toward BSA 2025 starts now!

Connect with 2024 finalists and the winners:
Jūrmala eAgronom UP Catalyst Atnaujinkime miestą SoliTek DPD Latvija DPD Lietuva DPD Eesti Pranamat Kanapiniai Sprendimai R8 TECHNOLOGIES Urbanbee.lt Naco Technologies ÄIO Neutra Farmers circle, Cesis, Freya Cultivation Systems Vikonda grupė GreenDice Lineša 2C Ventures Things SA Esgrid Raw Edge

Thanks to our partners for making this happen!
Rimi Baltic Group Ignitis Group EY Signet Bank Klimata un enerģētikas ministrija/Ministry of Climate and Energy CleanR Grupa Eleport Schneider Electric Orkla Latvija Rocket Bean Radisson Hotel Group Radisson Blu Latvija Conference & SPA Hotel, Riga, Depozitatrauki JCDecaux JCDecaux Latvia AS Radio SWH Ir Nauda ŌBDO Gin & Distillery Embassy of Sweden

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10/12/2024

Here we are, announcing the finalists of the Baltic Sustainability Awards in the regenerative agriculture category! 🌾

This category celebrates innovators who are transforming farming practices to restore soil health, boost biodiversity, and strengthen ecosystem resilience. By merging traditional methods with innovative technologies, they’re shaping the future of sustainable food production.

A huge thank you to everyone who applied in this category—your commitment to creating a sustainable future is truly inspiring! 🌱

05/12/2024

The 2024 event is over, but the emotions are still high 👏

This year’s Baltic Sustainability Awards brought together 188 innovative applications from across the region, judged by 84 international experts. The competition was fierce, but the winners have set a new standard for what’s possible when sustainability meets innovation.

Let’s congratulate the incredible changemakers:

🏆 Climate Innovations: UP Catalyst OÜ
🥈 eAgronom OÜ
🥉 Jūrmalas ūdens LTD

♻️ Circular Economy: Neular OÜ
🥈 Äio Tech OÜ
🥉 Naco Technologies

⚡ Energy Technologies: SoliTek
🥈 VšĮ "Atnaujinkime miestą"
🥉 Jūrmalas ūdens LTD

🌱 Social Initiatives: VšĮ "Atnaujinkime miestą"
🥈 Lithuanian Non-Formal Education Agency
🥉 GreenDice AS

🏙️ Urban Development: Urbanbee.lt
🥈 VšĮ "Atnaujinkime miestą"
🥉 R8 Technologies OÜ

🚚 Transport & Mobility: DPD Baltics
🥈 UP Catalyst OÜ, SoliTek Cells

🍴 Food Innovations: Äio Tech OÜ
🥈 eAgronom OÜ
🥉 UAB Baltic Freya

🌾 Regenerative Agriculture: Farmers Circle
🥈 eAgronom OÜ
🥉 Vikonda Group

🏭 Industrial Symbiosis: UP Catalyst OÜ
🥈 Kanapiniai Sprendimai
🥉 Pranamat Fabrika

🌍 Special Awards:

Esgrid for Process
Things SA for Design
2C Ventures for Investment
Raw Edge OÜ for Discovery

A huge round of applause to all the winners and finalists for inspiring us with their innovative solutions and commitment to sustainability. The Baltic region is leading the way toward a brighter, greener future!

29/11/2024

What an incredible journey these past two days have been! 💚 🌍

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who made this event a success — our inspiring speakers, dedicated jury members, and passionate attendees.
Your energy, insights, and commitment to driving meaningful change have been nothing short of extraordinary.

A special thanks to our partners, whose support made it all possible. Your collaboration has been crucial in turning ideas into actions.

As we celebrate the success of this year, we’re already looking forward to what’s next. See you in 2025—ready to transform, innovate, and lead together.

🏞️ Here are the photos: https://flic.kr/ps/3ZnPhG

28/11/2024

28/11/2024

Behind all of this, we have a great team, dedicated partners, and a strong community that truly drives change. Without all of you, we wouldn't exist. Let's take a few weeks to rest, enjoy Christmas time with family and friends, and then return to work preparing for next year's Baltic Sustainability Awards. The date is set: November 25-26, 2025. Please block these days in your calendar.

Stay tuned for pictures, video recordings, and valuable insights from this year's Awards and Forum. Next week, we'll share all the winners' and finalists' stories, along with the wealth of high-level knowledge shared by our speakers. If you have photos or videos, please share them by tagging us or using .

27/11/2024

Join us at the afterparty, made in collaboration with ! Let’s end the event with a bang 💚💃

27/11/2024

With 5 hours behind us and 8 more to go, the energy is high and the discussions are rich with innovation, collaboration, and hope for a sustainable future. 🤝💡

The day is off to a phenomenal start! We've already witnessed inspiring first presentations and workshops

🌳 The key highlight has been the Baltic Circular Hotspot Memorandum Signing by the CEO of Baltic Sustainability Awards, Kristaps Cirulis , presented by Alksne Bensone — a pivotal step toward working together to transition Baltic economies from linear to circular.

Stay tuned for more updates! 🌍

25/11/2024

Only Two Days to Go – Here’s What’s Coming at the Baltic Sustainability Forum! 🌍

In just two days, we’ll dive into one of the exciting discussions at this year’s forum: Government vs. Business vs. Society. Get ready to explore how we can work together for a sustainable future!

This panel will take on big questions like:

- What industries will feel the biggest impact of new sustainability rules?
- How are smart businesses using these changes to stay ahead?
- What role do people and communities play in making sure we get it right?

✨ Meet the experts taking the stage:
Linas Dicpetris – EY, Government & Infrastructure leader
Nora Pastore– Signet Bank, Development & Sustainability officer
Raivis Bremsmits – Deputy State Secretary, Ministry of Economics
Zaiga Pūce – Director, Sabiedrības integrācijas fonds/ Society Integration Foundation Republic of Latvia

The clock is ticking—only two days left!

24/11/2024

Announcing the Jury Members for Biodiversity & Conservation, Regenerative Agriculture, and Urban Development! 🌿

We’re thrilled to introduce the expert juries evaluating the most impactful sustainability projects for the Baltic Sustainability Awards 2024. Each panel brings unmatched expertise and passion for driving sustainable change across diverse fields. Let’s meet them!

🌳 Biodiversity & Conservation
Recognizing initiatives preserving ecosystems and protecting biodiversity.
👉 Jury Members:
Madara Merle - Programme Manager at Pasaules Dabas Fonds
Audronė Alijošiutė-Paulauskienė - Senior Sustainability Consultant at Vesta Consulting
Arta Ķauķe - Founder of Ecosoul
Agita Līviņa - Professor and Lead Researcher at Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences
Tarmo Virki - Host of the NatureBacked Podcast

🌾 Regenerative Agriculture
Celebrating practices that restore soil health, enhance biodiversity, and sustain ecosystems.
👉 Jury Members:
Kristina Šermukšnytė-Alešiūnienė - Vice-President of European Clusters Alliance, CEO at AgriFood Lithuania
Mantas Dapkus - Board Member at Lithuanian Responsible Business Association
Kotryna Ieva Vaičiulionytė - Sustainability Specialist at Reitan Convenience Lithuania
Andrita Grīnberga - Project Manager at Latvijas Lauku konsultāciju un izglītības centrs

🏙️ Urban Development
Highlighting projects transforming cities into sustainable, livable spaces.
👉 Jury Members:
Gunita Ķiesnere - Project Director at Baltic Eco-Industrial Park by Nordic Partners
Jānis Upenieks - Member of the Board at BONO Group
Vaido Mikheim - Deep Tech Project Lead at Startup Estonia
Lina Žemaitytė-Kirkman - Head of ROCKIT
Donatas Sumyla - Head of Startup, Partnership at ROCKIT

Together, we’re building a future where people and planet thrive! 🌱