SME Sustainable Trade Awards
SME Sustainable Trade Awards to honor Singapore’s SME exemplars in advancing best practices that balance economic, social and environmental imperatives
The SME Sustainable Trade Awards will provide a highly visible, globally recognized annual platform for SMEs to showcase their contributions to advancing sustainable approaches to international trade.
The Hinrich Foundation has partnered with ERM (Environmental Resources Management), the largest global sustainability consultancy, to develop these inaugural Awards in Singapore with plans to expand across Southeast Asia in the coming years.
Awards objectives
By recognizing SME exemplars of global trade sustainability, the Awards aim to:
- Acknowledge Singapore SMEs who are beacons of sustainable trade – which includes social, economic & environmental imperatives
- Amplify best practice sustainability achievements of companies who can lead change in their respective industries to advance sustainable trade practices
- Support sustainable business practices that create long-term value and foster company longevity

Award categories for Singapore SMEs
Awards will be granted to Singapore SMEs driving sustainable trade in the following areas:
- Advanced Manufacturing
- Business Services
- Marine and Offshore Energy
- Transport and Logistics
- Others
Winners’ packages
Prestige | Honor at the SME Sustainable Trade Awards Gala in Singapore |
Reach | Publicity in Singapore, across Asia & globally |
Engagement | Industry connections, talent acquisition & winner networking |
Prizes | Totaling SGD 20,000 |
Dates | Applications open October 2022 |
Awards ceremony gala May 2023 |