The Female Leadership Award, presented by the Brazilian Business Council for Sustainable Development (CEBDS), is in its third year. The award aims to recognize and recognize women who are working to implement the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) within their companies.
In this link It is possible to nominate names to compete for the prize and download the full notice.
In this third edition of the award, CEBDS is adding a new category that will recognize social projects focused on empowering and training women for leadership. All registered social projects that meet the requirements of the call will be presented to member companies and may be "adopted" for a period of 12 months.
"This Award is a crucial opportunity to recognize the many women leaders working to advance the SDGs alongside CEBDS member companies. We encourage every CEBDS member company to nominate a candidate," says CEBDS President Marina Grossi.
The CEBDS president also adds that the Award is a way to expand the scope of SDG 5, which aims to achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls by 2030.
Winners highlight the role of companies
Solange Ribeiro, one of last year's winners in the Associated Company category for Neoenergia, believes that it is through sustainable and innovative initiatives that the company contributes to the progress of several cities and provides energy access for thousands of people. According to her, Neoenergia invests in renewable energy initiatives, biodiversity preservation, climate change combat, and awareness of the safe and efficient use of electricity.
Beatriz Ribeiro of Ambev, who also won in the Associated Company category last year, echoes Solange Ribeiro's position. "We are constantly seeking solutions and initiatives that put us on a path to a sustainable future for these and future generations."
Roberta Carneiro of Siemens, another winner in the Associated Company category in 2018, believes that business leaders play an extremely important role in promoting sustainable development initiatives. "This happens by encouraging healthy habits, health promotion programs, and environmental projects, which have led to a reduction of over 38% in greenhouse gas emissions. I know the journey is long, but what I want is to inspire people so they can join us on this journey."
Heliana Kátia, president of the Federal District's Urban Cleaning Service and winner in the popular vote category last year, shared her award with the waste pickers and those working to eradicate the human and environmental tragedy of landfills, as well as the other women nominated for the award.
Registration open until July 20th
The other categories in this edition are the same as in previous years: Associated Companies, which will award three female executives; New Leaders Initiative, which will award two companies that develop initiatives to train and develop new female leaders; and the Popular Vote Category, which will recognize a female leader spontaneously nominated by the public, including representatives from the private sector, third sector, or government.
Nominations can be made until July 20th and the winners will be announced during the CEBDS Seminar – Vision 2050: The Future is Made Now – which will take place in São Paulo on September 5th.
