Following are the categories for Green Globe Foundation Awards -

• Green Globe for Outstanding Contribution in Architecture
  Conservation of water and natural resources, optimal energy efficiency, less waste generation and provision of healthier spaces for occupants - are all elements of a relatively new concept known as 'green buildings'. Fast gaining momentum, this concept calls upon architecture and engineering which is energy efficient and environment friendly leading to a positive habitat and impacting in every which way our normal day-to-day life. The Green Globe for Outstanding Contribution in Architecture seeks to identify and applaud the revolutionary work done in the realm of architecture that has led to intelligent and responsible use of materials and efficient use of available resources.


• Green Globe for Outstanding Contribution by an Educational Institution
  Dissemination of information and creating awareness are one amongst the many ways of combating the ever-increasing trend of climate change. So when educational institutions take upon themselves this responsibility of educating their students and preparing them to handle the fragile ecosystem, their efforts become highly praiseworthy. No matter how tiny one's initiatives are, mobilizing our future generation is what counts. Responsibility manifested through one's action is what these schools are striving towards. The Green Globe for Outstanding Contribution by an Educational Institution seeks to identify and applaud such initiatives.


• Green Globe for Product Innovation and Design
  The nature and scale of present day environmental problems and the urgency for change call for the use of innovation in product design. Innovative ideas borne out of a risk taking culture are increasingly giving rise to world-class solutions that are affordable, scalable and sustainable. Several home-grown, breakthrough product design innovations in emerging markets are setting the trend for a greener tomorrow. In a world where innovation is the solution, the Green Globe for Product Innovation and Design seeks to applaud such efforts.


• Green Globe for Business Enterprise- Manufacturing
  The manufacturing sector plays an extremely significant role in the Indian economy. India is fast emerging as a global manufacturing hub. Be it automobile or computer hardware, consumer durables or engineering products, all are being manufactured in India. India's requisite skills in product, process and capital engineering due to its manufacturing history and its higher education system makes it the number one country for manufacturing. Being the backbone of India's economy, many manufacturing units have actively spearheaded the movement for a greener tomorrow by adopting environment-friendly practices. The Green Globe for Business Enterprise - Manufacturing showcases, recognizes and applauds the efforts of this sector in the realm of environmental sustainability.


• Green Globe for Outstanding Contribution in Media
  Information and communication has been a very crucial constituent of the dynamic society that we are part of today. Technological advancement has led to an exponential growth of this humongous influence in our day-to-day life called "Media". One of the resourceful segments of this media, Reportage, has successfully highlighted the destructive nature of mankind and generated a strong public awareness on the matter. The massive reach of this highly driven lot has brought about significant media coverage of climate change and other environmental issues. In an age where communication of information is paramount, the media's role is indispensable as they are the real game changers and influencers of society. The Green Globe for Outstanding Contribution in Media seeks to identify and reward the contribution of the media in making this planet a greener place to be.


• Green Globe for Outstanding Contribution by an NGO
  Equipped with a short supply of resources, NGOs perform selfless work at the grass root level on critical issues of environmental degradation, generating mass awareness on pollution-related issues, mobilizing local communities in sustained high-pitched campaigns, engaging in legal activism through public interest litigation, thus forming the very backbone of the green movement in the country. The Green Globe for Outstanding Contribution by an NGO seeks to applaud the noble efforts of such organizations.


• Green Globe for Business Enterprise- Services
  India is distinctive among developing countries for its fast-growing service sector which not only plays a leading role in the economy of the country but has also impacted the worldwide standing of the nation. The service sector is now bringing about innovative solutions and scale to the various models for climate change. The Green Globe for Business Enterprise- Services aims to showcase to the world at large, the efforts of such organizations who have been continuously helping India move towards a prosperous low-carbon economy.


• Green Globe for Outstanding Contribution by a State Government
  India's National Action Plan on Climate Change clearly reflects that the economic growth will hit a dead-end if it does not embrace sustainable growth as a goal. Considering the grave implications of this disclosure, it becomes imperative for states to do their part in combating the menace called Climate Change. Each state has realized this important fact and devised action- oriented programs/plans. The focus is thus on doing their bit not only for their state but also for their country. Applauding this awakening realization is our aim through the Green Globe for Outstanding Contribution by a State Government.