CAMPAIGN AD NET ZERO AWARDS 2026


SETTING THE STANDARD FOR SUSTAINABLE ADVERTISING

The Campaign Ad Net Zero Awards are a partnership between Campaign and Ad Net Zero, the global sustainable advertising initiative founded by the UK Advertising Association in partnership with the IPA and ISBA. The Ad Net Zero initiative commits the advertising industry to decarbonise its operations and inspire sustainable consumer behaviour as its ultimate creative and strategic challenge.

These awards celebrate the teams, companies, creative campaigns, and innovative thinking driving the advertising industry's transition to a net zero economy.

The shortlist has now been announced.

Join us at the Awards Ceremony on Thursday 5 November at Jumeirah Carlton Tower in London.

AWARDS CEREMONY


Mark your calendars for 5 November, and join us for the most anticipated international event in sustainable advertising this year at The Jumeirah Carlton Tower!

Join us in celebrating exceptional creativity at the Ad Net Zero Awards, where outstanding projects showcase excellence in promoting a better, more sustainable world.

The awards ceremony is a special occasion to honour your colleagues and show your appreciation for their dedication with a memorable day out. It’s the perfect event to exchange best practices, inspire one another, and unite around the shared goal of reducing emissions and creating a sustainable future. This event brings the community together to acknowledge and celebrate the vital work being done to address the climate challenge. 

Indulge in a sumptuous three-course lunch featuring an exquisite vegan menu. The Jumeirah Carlton Tower has earned rave reviews for its outstanding vegetarian and vegan cuisine, promising a delightful dining experience at the Awards.

This remarkable event underscores our collective commitment to advancing a greener, more sustainable advertising industry. Don’t miss out on being part of this inspiring celebration.


CEREMONY INFORMATION



EVENT INFO

WHEN? Thursday 5 November

WHERE? Jumeirah Carlton Tower

WHAT TO WEAR? Business Casual

PRICING & PACKAGES

Premium table of 12 - £7,428

Premium table of 10 - £6,190

Table of 10 - £4,690

Half table of 5 - £2,345

Individual ticket - £499

2025 AWARDS CEREMONY HIGHLIGHTS


This event was not only our best yet, but a powerful reflection of our collective commitment to achieving a net-zero future.

It was spectacular to come together and celebrate those who are not only decarbonising our operations but also driving positive consumer behaviour change.

IN 2025 THEY STEPPED UP. 

IN 2026, SHOW THE WORLD WHAT YOU'VE DONE.


Last year’s winners and highly commended, including VML, ITV, and Immediate, proved that putting your work out there pays off.

This year, that should be you.

Share where you’re at right now, inspire the rest of the industry, and give yourself a real chance to win.

THESE AWARDS ALIGN WITH THE AD NET ZERO-5-POINT ACTION PLAN


ACTION 1: Future-Proofing your business

ACTION 2: Reducing emissions from Advertising Production

ACTION 3: Reducing emissions from Media Planning & Buying

ACTION 4: Reducing emissions through Awards and events

ACTION 5: Supporting more sustainable behaviours 

THE 2026 CO-CHAIR OF JUDGES


Seb Munden

Ad Net Zero

Learn more about Seb

Alessandra Bellini

Ad Net Zero

Learn more about Alessandra

PANEL OF JUDGES

A NOTE FROM THE EDITOR




"Campaign is pleased to partner with Ad Net Zero on these important sustainability awards, which recognise how brands and their agency and media partners are driving measurable progress and making genuine impact. We want the Campaign Ad Net Zero Awards to be a benchmark of excellence and we have introduced more international categories for different regions around the world this year -- because global collaboration is key to tackling the climate emergency.”

Gideon Spanier, UK editor-in-chief of Campaign and chair of British Society of Magazine Editors

THIS AWARDS INITIATIVES EXIST TO SUPPORT 

THE AD NET ZERO 5 ACTION PLAN


Ad Net Zero is a global climate action programme to help the advertising industry tackle the climate emergency by decarbonising ad operations and supporting every industry to accurately promote sustainable products and services. Originally founded by the Advertising Association in partnership with the IPA and ISBA, Ad Net Zero launched its 5-point action plan in the UK in November 2020. Ad Net Zero has widespread backing from across the industry and proudly counts support from the world’s six biggest agency holding groups, media owners, tech companies, advertisers, and independent creative and production agencies. 8 out of 10 of the world’s largest ad agencies are Ad Net Zero supporters, and almost three quarters of online ad spend is serviced by Ad Net Zero supporters.

Entries for these awards are available to the whole industry.


Action 1: Reduce emissions from Advertising Business Operations - It calls for agencies and marketing service companies to annually measure their carbon emissions. 

Action 2: Reduce emissions from Advertising Production - Focus on providing resources such as carbon calculators and sustainability training for organisations to support this process. 

Action 3: Reduce emissions from Media Planning & Buying -  Encourages companies to work with their supply chains to develop and impliment low carbon media plans, with best practices. 

Action 4: Reduce Advertising emissions through Awards and from Events - Work with events to ensure that the sustainability credentials and climate impact of their campaigns match their criteria. 

Action 5: Use our ability to support more sustainable behaviours - Aims to educate and equip agencies and advertisers with sustainable solutions to their campaign briefs and product strategies, driving long-term success. 

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