FAQs
1. What are the Earth Care Awards (ECAs)?
The ECAs, started in 2008, is a joint initiative of JSW and Times of India group. The awards have been recognising and championing efforts towards climate mitigation and adaptation.
2. Who should apply for the Earth Care Awards (ECAs)?
The ECAs aim to recognise the work of individuals, organisations, and communities that are leading the way in combatting climate change.
The 2024 call for applications focuses on five distinct categories, each having different eligibility criteria (The below applicant categories are indicative. Applicants are encouraged to apply even if you are not falling under any category, but the solution/initiative/ product fits the description of any particular category).
| S.No. | Category | Who should apply? |
| 1. | Category I: Green Business Titan | This category is open for nominations, including self-nominations. Nominees should be business leaders who have successfully integrated sustainable, eco-friendly principles into their corporate strategies, driving significant business transformation. |
| 2. | Category II: Women Leaders in Climate Action | This category is open for nominations, including self-nominations. Nominees should be women leaders who are actively advancing climate change initiatives in various capacities, making a meaningful impact in their field. |
| 3. | Category III: Community Based Climate Action | a. Government bodies (including civic bodies) b. NGOs/ Trust c. Autonomous/ Apex bodies d. Community based organisations e. Private companies f. Multilateral agencies g. Academic institutions ​ |
| 4. | Category IV: Enablers for Urban-Centred Climate Action | a.Municipal/ Civic bodies b. Government bodies c. NGOs/ Trusts d. Autonomous/ Apex bodies |
| 5. | Category V: Emerging Businesses in Climate Action | a. Start-ups b. Individuals c. NGOs |
Please note: The solution/ initiative/ product applied for ECAs should have been implemented/ deployed in the last five years (i.e., between 2019-2024).
3. What are the different categories under the Earth Care Awards?
The 11th Earth Care Awards focuses on five distinct categories, listed below:
- Category I: Green Business Titan
- Category II: Women Leaders in Climate Action
- Category III: Community Based Climate Action
- Category IV: Enablers for Urban-Centred Climate Action
- Category V:Â Emerging Businesses in Climate Action
To know more about the categories, click here
4. Why apply for the awards?
Earth Care Awards (ECAs) provides an unparalleled opportunity to be recognised for your efforts towards climate mitigation and adaptation. The awards celebrate and reward individuals, organisations, and communities that have made significant contributions in the field of climate action. It not only provides recognition but also offers a platform for sharing best practices and enabling knowledge exchange among change makers.
5. How can I apply?
To apply for the awards, you will need to create a username and password. Click here to create the login credentials.
Once you have created your log-in credentials, you will be able to apply for the awards.
6. What could be done if I am facing difficulties while filling out the form on the website?
You can download the form from the website and send it to earthcareawards@timesgroup.com along with all the required documents.
To download the form, please click here
7. Can I submit my application offline?
No, we currently do not have the provision to submit the form offline. However, if you are unable to complete the application through the online portal, you can download the form and mail it to earthcareawards@timesgroup.com
To download the form, please click here
8. What is the process of selecting the winners?
The applications will undergo a preliminary shortlisting based on the initial form. The shortlisted applicants will then be required to submit additional information about their entries through a separate form, based on which the applications will be further shortlisted for the screening committee.
The entries selected by the screening committee will then undergo verification and the applicants will be subsequently invited to present their solution/ initiative/ product before the jury panel.
The jury panel will finally evaluate the entries based on predefined criteria and will select the winners in each category.
9. How do I know if my application has been submitted successfully?
A confirmation email will be sent upon successful submission of your application.
10. When will I know if my solution/ initiative/ product has been chosen as the winner?
The jury panel will select the winners by mid-February 2025. The applicants will be subsequently informed about the next activities thereafter.
11. When will the applications for the Earth Care Awards open?
The call for applications for the ECAs open on 30th August 2024. The applicants are requested to complete their applications by 15th November 2024.
12. Who are the jury members?
The jury comprises of renowned leaders in the field of climate action and sustainability. The jury, led by eminent scientist Dr R. A. Mashelkar, comprises of Dr Arunabha Ghosh, Founder & CEO – Council on Energy, Environment & Water, Shloka Nath who is the acting CEO of India Climate Collaborative, and Rajat Gupta who leads the Sustainability Practice at McKinsey & Company.
13. Can in reapply in 2024, if I had already applied in previous years?
Yes, the applicants can reapply for the ECAs in 2024.
Please note, the solutions/ initiatives/ products which won the ECAs in 2019, 2021, and 2023 cannot apply for the ECAs in 2024. However, the winning applicant can apply with any other solutions/ initiatives/ products.
14. Can I in apply for more than one category?
Yes, the applicants can apply for more than one category. However, the applicants will have to submit separate forms for each category that they have chosen.
15. Are the awards only applicable for organisations/ individuals/ communities from Indian origin?
No, the applicants from any South Asian region can apply for the 12th Earth Care Awards.