When assembling a top 100 for sustainability there are almost too many potential individuals to choose between , and too many stories of innovation and creativity to highlight .

With every passing day more businesses and organisations are developing innovative ways to make themselves a more conscientious partner in sustainability and comparing their size and impact is a complicated task . How does one compare a sustainability programme implemented by a significant multi-national , with the exciting idea developed by a start up or other disrupting innovator ? No doubt some may be disappointed not to be named on a list such as this , but in no way should it de-value their commitment and imagination to deliver tangible benefits in the field of sustainability .

For every inspirational individual named on this list there are many more who could lay a claim for a place on the list and we look forward to sharing their stories and exploring their projects in the months to come .

TOP 100 LEADERS

There will be some inclusions in the list that will be debated , and the order could be endlessly discussed , but we attempted to keep our methodology as fair and unbiased as possible to include a wide range of stories from different sectors . Some will be from large international organisations , and others from smaller disruptors who are bringing fresh perspectives to the table .

To select our list we applied editorial criteria , applied purpose-built algorithms , adjusted for current events , and analysed multiple influences to deliver the final order . Some exceptional advocates for sustainability will not have made the list , but only so many can be included to share their expertise . The very fact that assembling such a list is so challenging can only suggest positive things for the sector and the future of our planet .

Congratulations to everyone named and we hope their stories add to more sustainability journeys .

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