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Time is running out to enter nominees for The Climate Change Leadership Awards (CCLA). Entries close on 6 February 2012 – so visit www.ccla.co.za as soon as possible.
The CCLA are the first awards in South Africa and Africa that recognize, reward, motivate and celebrate businesses, communities, youth, schools and individuals that are taking the lead to combat climate change through positive voluntary action. Global Carbon Exchange (GCX) has decided to sponsor a training course to the value of approximately R6500 for each category winner, as GCX also subscribes strongly to the belief that leaders in the field of sustainability should be recognised for their efforts.
The CCLA contributes significantly to inspiring and promoting awareness and action towards a low carbon economy, and thus a healthier society and a more sustainable planet.
There are two categories of entries:
Entries for the community/individual or schools/youth group awards have this year been extended with an ABI waste minimisation award. Sponsors also include Post Bank and Pick & Pay and the judging criteria range from demonstrating a clear climate change leadership role to projects showing initiative, whilst having a positive impact in terms of raising awareness and environmental conservation.
Successful nominations in the Climate Hero Awards will show excellence in areas such as:
- Recycling and waste minimisation/management initiatives;
- Energy conservation/renewable energy use;
- Water conservation;
- Environmental protection or enhancement ;
- Sustainable wildlife/biodiversity protection or enhancement;
- Sustainable land use Environmental, climate change and sustainable education; or
- Food security
The private sector awards range across categories such as Agriculture and Food, Energy, Minerals and Industrial, Financial Services, Corporate Services, Retail, SME and local municipality. Company size and sector will be taken into consideration – and then judged according to strategic commitment, disclosure, performance as well as advocacy or influence.
The current CCLA Awards include the following prizes:
Climate Hero Awards
- The Community /Individual Prize winners
First Prize: Gold R50 000
Second Prize: Silver R30 000
Third Prize: Bronze R20 000
- School/Youth Group Prize winners (Gift cards sponsored by P&P)
First Prize: R20 000
Second Prize: R10 000
- ABI waste management award / Waste minimisation hero award
Financial assistance towards infrastructure / project development.
Corporate Climate Change Leaders Awards
A trophy, a certificate, a first edition stamp, coverage on Talk Radio 702 and Cape Talk 567, coverage on this website, inclusion in media releases, invitation to CCLA 2012 tree planting for carbon offset event and acknowledgement as a Climate Change Leader!
In addition to these awards, GCX will offer an online Carbon footprint Analyst Certificate to each of the category winners through our environmental e-learning partner (Green College Online)
Carbon Markets
The Science of Climate Change
Carbon Management
Introduction to Carbon Management
Calculating a Carbon Footprint
Communicate Your Green Message
Each institution/winner has to nominate one individual who will receive the online training e.g. the school may choose a Geography teacher, who could choose to complete one/all of the online modules.
By sponsoring training courses to the winners of the CCLA, GCX can contribute to ensuring that people who are passionate about environmental issues are upskilled, empowered and rewarded for their leadership within the sustainability field.
Entries opened in August and will close on 6 February 2012, with the awards in March 2012.
To find out more about the CCLA, visit : www.ccla.co.za
Corporate sponsorships of tables for the awards ceremony in March 2012 are available at R12 000 for a table of 10. Please contact
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