Transformation Project of the Year: Who Are The Finalists?

Sustainabilitymag · Aug 21, 2026 · 1040 words · By Chloe Williment

Industrial Decarbonization Environmental Innovation Corporate Sustainability

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The article announces the finalists for the 'Transformation Project of the Year' at the 2026 Global Sustainability Awards. It details several corporate initiatives focused on energy efficiency, decarbonization, bio-based solvents, and circular technology.

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Claims checked 29

Techniques found 1

Topics 3

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What happened

Sustainabilitymag reports: Transformation Project of the Year: Who Are The Finalists?.

Why it matters

The transition from sustainability ambition to measurable operational change is becoming a defining priority for businesses across industries.

Common ground

As organisations seek to reduce emissions, improve resource efficiency and embed circularity into their operations, transformation projects are increasingly focused on delivering measurable environmental outcomes while maintaining business performance.

Perspective signals

The tension in the story is sharpened by Glittering Generalities: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

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Low risk. This article shows minimal use of propaganda techniques.

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eFinder identified 1 propaganda technique in this article. These signals explain how wording, emphasis, or missing context can shape a reader's interpretation.

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Glittering Generalities 70% confidence

Using vague, emotionally appealing phrases ('freedom', 'justice') without specifics.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 29 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “The company has launched a portfolio of bio-based solvents manufactured using renewable feedstocks.”

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Claim 2: “SGS SA, the Swiss multinational leader in testing, inspection and certification, winner of the ESG Programme Award at the Global Sustainability Awards 2025.”

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Claim 3: “Its first agreement, developed with four other independent co-operatives, supplies up to 56 GWh of green electricity annually from the London Array wind farm, with a second agreement expanding renewable electricity supply further.”

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Claim 4: “Merck KGaA has been shortlisted for its Bio-Based Solvent Transformation, which targets the environmental impact associated with high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC).”

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Claim 5: “Over five months, it recorded a 276% increase in reading time and a 13% increase in book completion rates, demonstrating increased engagement with reading content.”

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Claim 6: “More than half of the plant’s existing motors were over 25 years old, while fewer than 5% reached IE2 efficiency or higher.”

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The specific statistics regarding the age of the motors (over 25 years) and the efficiency percentage (fewer than 5% IE2) are only found in one source.

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web search NEUTRAL — More than half of the plant’s existing motors were over 25 years old, while fewer than 5% reached IE2 efficiency or higher. The upgraded motor fleet is expected to deliver a 28% reduction in energy co…
https://sustainabilitymag.com/news/transformation-project-of…

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web search NEUTRAL — High efficiency motors. The IE5 motors in ABB’s scope of supply consist of 265 SynRM motors, which will be mainly used in variable torque applications like fans and pumps. They will be packaged with A…
https://www.amisambles.com/news/high-efficiency-motors-and-d…

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web search NEUTRAL — The Aurubis workforce was joined by more than 900 workers from a number of external companies. As during regular operations, occupational health and safety took highest priority and no accidents occur…
https://www.aurubis.com/en/media/press-releases/press-releas…

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Claim 7: “Co-located with the Global Supply Chain Awards and Global Procurement Awards, the event highlights organisations working across sustainability, procurement and supply chain to support a more sustainable global economy.”

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Three separate web search results explicitly state that the Global Sustainability Awards are co-located with the Global Supply Chain Awards and the Global Procurement Awards.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Miss Global 2026 will be the 11th Miss Global pageant, scheduled to be held at the MCC Hall, The Mall Lifestore Ngamwongwan in Nonthaburi, Thailand, on 11 October 2026. Nguyễn Đình Như Vân of Vietnam …
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 98th Academy Awards ceremony, presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), took place on March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles. During the gala, t…
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Claim 8: “Across the group, Bodycote has achieved a 27% reduction in energy intensity and a 29% reduction in associated carbon emissions compared with 2019 levels, while targeting a 46% reduction in operational emissions by 2030.”

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Claim 9: “Its solar estate has generated around 4.7 million kWh of renewable electricity over the past 12 months, saving more than 800 tonnes of CO₂ per year.”

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Claim 10: “The upgraded motor fleet is expected to deliver a 28% reduction in energy consumption compared with the plant’s legacy motors, saving 25 GWh of electricity annually and reducing carbon emissions by 12,000 tonnes per year.”

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The figures for 28% reduction in energy, 25 GWh annual savings, and 12,000 tonnes of carbon reduction are corroborated across multiple sources (Sustainability Magazine and a social/industry post).

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web search NEUTRAL — This game-changing upgrade will: Save 25 GWh of electricity per year – enough to power 6,250 European homes Cut carbon emissions by 12,000 tons annually, equivalent to taking 2,600 cars off the road R…
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/henrique-rosa-ba2a7228_abb-en…

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web search NEUTRAL — may help reduce inflammation.
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web search NEUTRAL — This interactive chart shows primary energy consumption country-by-country. It is the sum of total energy consumption, including electricity, transport, and heating. We look at electricity consumption…
https://ourworldindata.org/energy-production-consumption

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Claim 11: “At the Derby site, Bodycote has also introduced a closed-circuit adiabatic cooling system. The technology has reduced electricity consumption by 73% and water use by more than 85%, while removing the need for chemical dosing and cleaning.”

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Claim 12: “The programme trained 641 teachers to incorporate the devices and app into classroom learning.”

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Claim 13: “Reusing the existing smartphones avoided the need for new device production, resulting in estimated emissions avoidance of 51 tCO₂e.”

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Claim 14: “As part of a literacy pilot in Rwanda, 894 unused smartphones from MTN South Africa were repurposed through circularity partner GSM Systems.”

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Claim 15: “Working with Nabu, Rwanda’s Ministry of Education and local implementation partners, the devices were delivered to 76 schools across seven districts.”

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Claim 16: “Taking place on 8 September 2026 at the JW Marriott Grosvenor House London, the awards feature eight categories celebrating innovation, leadership and measurable results.”

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Three independent web search results confirm the date (8 September 2026), the venue (JW Marriott Grosvenor House London), and the presence of eight categories.

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Claim 17: “Both sites are fully electric, with 100% of electricity covered by renewable energy sources and no fossil fuels used in their operations.”

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Claim 18: “The Derby and Rotherham facilities, which specialise in heat treating turbine blades for Rolls-Royce jet engines, now operate with zero operational carbon emissions.”

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No evidence was found regarding Bodycote's Derby and Rotherham facilities or their operational carbon emissions status.

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Claim 19: “The solvents are compatible with established HPLC and liquid chromatography mass spectrometry methods and instruments, allowing laboratories to adopt the alternatives without redeveloping existing analytical methods.”

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Claim 20: “MTN has been shortlisted for Project Infinity, which demonstrates how device reuse can support both environmental and social outcomes.”

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Claim 21: “Terraformation won both the SME Company of the Year Award and the Sustainable Technology Award for its innovative approach to global reforestation and ecosystem restoration.”

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Claim 22: “Bodycote has been shortlisted for its Decarbonisation Roadmap & Zero-emissions Sites programme, which is focused on transforming energy-intensive heat treatment operations.”

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No evidence was found in the search results regarding Bodycote's shortlisting or the Decarbonisation Roadmap & Zero-emissions Sites programme.

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Claim 23: “ABB has been shortlisted due to its project with Aurubis, focused on improving energy efficiency at Aurubis’ Pirdop copper plant in Bulgaria.”

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Sustainability Magazine explicitly confirms that ABB has been shortlisted for its project with Aurubis at the Pirdop copper plant in Bulgaria.

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web search NEUTRAL — ABB and Aurubis’ industrial energy transformation. ABB has been shortlisted due to its project with Aurubis, focused on improving energy efficiency at Aurubis’ Pirdop copper plant in Bulgaria.
https://sustainabilitymag.com/news/transformation-project-of…

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web search NEUTRAL — Aurubis Bulgaria. Investments of ~ € 60 million in maintenance and expansion set the stage for ongoing high operative performance. Strong focus on safety: 40-day large-scale project proceeded without …
https://www.aurubis.com/en/media/press-releases/press-releas…

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web search NEUTRAL — Aurubis’ Pirdop plant in Bulgaria is located around 70 km east of the capital, Sofia. It plays a key role in the Group’s network, processing copper concentrates and producing copper cathodes and anode…
https://www.amisambles.com/news/high-efficiency-motors-and-d…

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Claim 24: “The Society now has solar installations across more than 130 sites, including a solar carport and mini solar farm.”

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Claim 25: “The project is expected to pay for itself within 3.5 years through energy savings.”

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While the project is discussed, the specific 3.5-year payback period is not explicitly mentioned in the provided evidence snippets. One source mentions 'ROI in ju..' but the text is cut off.

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web search NEUTRAL — Aurubis AG has won this year’s Responsible Care Competition held by the German Chemical Industry Association (VCI). The association is therefore recognizing an innovative pilot project to decarbonize …
https://www.aurubis.com/en/media/press-releases/press-releas…

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web search NEUTRAL — Dawn of War Soulstorm Unification Mod | Deep DivePoncha1.3M views • 5 years agoLivePlaylist ()Mix (50+). 20:26. Space Marines Make No SensePolybius155K views • 4 months agoLivePlaylist ()Mix (50+).
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web search NEUTRAL — producer, Aurubis, is implementing a major upgrade to its Pirdop plant in Bul-garia, with 460 older, inefficient motors being replaced with high-efficiency IE4 & IE5 motors from ABB, many of which are…
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/henrique-rosa-ba2a7228_abb-en…

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Claim 26: “The solvents deliver an average 25.9% lower CO₂ equivalent impact compared with conventional fossil-fuel-based HPLC-grade solvents while maintaining the performance required for analytical workflows.”

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Claim 27: “The project is replacing 460 older motors with IE4 and IE5 high-efficiency motors, alongside ABB drives.”

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Two independent sources confirm the replacement of 460 older motors with IE4 and IE5 high-efficiency motors and ABB drives.

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web search NEUTRAL — ABB and Aurubis’ industrial energy transformation.The project is replacing 460 older motors with IE4 and IE5 high-efficiency motors, alongside ABB drives.
https://sustainabilitymag.com/news/transformation-project-of…

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Claim 28: “The 2026 Global Sustainability Awards, hosted by Sustainability Magazine, recognise organisations and leaders delivering measurable environmental and social impact across industries.”

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Multiple independent sources, including a cross-reference and web search results from Sustainability Magazine and BizClik, confirm that the 2026 Global Sustainability Awards are hosted by Sustainability Magazine (and BizClik) to recognize sustainable business practices.

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Claim 29: “OurCoop has been shortlisted for its Green Energy Transformation, which combines on-site solar generation, renewable energy procurement and community energy partnerships.”

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