Celebrating 20 Years: The SERAS Africa Launches Continental Sustainability Rankings for 2026
On 5 December 2026, The SERAS Africa Sustainability Awards will mark a pivotal moment — not only for the awards platform but also for the evolution of sustainability across the continent. Now in its 20th year, The SERAS has transformed from a bold concept into Africa’s most esteemed recognition platform for corporate responsibility, accountability, and measurable impact.
Two decades ago, when sustainability discussions in Africa were predominantly centred around philanthropy, The SERAS introduced a different perspective — one that demanded standards, fostered transparency, and insisted that impact must be quantifiable. Over the years, this philosophy has helped shape organisational thinking, encouraged action, and improved reporting on sustainability, shifting the focus from intention to realisation.
The 20th anniversary edition, themed “The Standard. The Impact. The Future. – Sustainability 2036: The Next Frontier,” will not only honour past achievements but also set the agenda for the coming decade. As part of this milestone, The SERAS will unveil three definitive continental rankings: Africa’s Top 100 Organisations in Sustainability, Africa’s Top 50 Sustainability Professionals, and Africa’s Top 50 CEOs Driving Sustainability. These rankings aim to recognise those who have demonstrated leadership, innovation, and measurable impact over time.
In a historic highlight of the evening, one organisation will receive a special all-gold trophy as the Most Outstanding Organisation in Africa (2007–2026) — a distinction based on cumulative performance and impact across two decades of participation at The SERAS.
Reflecting on the journey, Founder Ken Egbas remarked:
“Twenty years ago, we started with a simple conviction—that accountability must be visible and impact must be measurable. Today, The SERAS stands as a continental benchmark for sustainability excellence. This milestone is not just about celebrating the past; it is about defining the future. The next decade will demand deeper commitment, stronger collaboration, and real results.”
The 2026 awards will feature a broad range of categories spanning climate action, circular economy, education, health, gender equality, governance, innovation, and social impact, alongside leadership recognitions such as Sustainability Professional of the Year, CEO of the Year, and the prestigious Most Responsible Organisation of the Year.
As it enters its third decade, The SERAS continues to be more than an awards programme — it remains a movement shaping responsible business and sustainable development across Africa.
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