The competition for the German Sustainability Award Products 2026 has begun. The search is on for solutions that show how innovation, responsibility and economic strength work together. Companies and designers can submit physical and digital products, services and initiatives that deliver tangible environmental, social and economic impact.  

For the third time, Vogel Communications Group (VCG) is supporting the German Sustainability Award (DNP) as its exclusive “Products” media partner. The DNP is being presented for the 19th time this year. VCG is stepping up its commitment and once again supporting the Stiftung Deutscher Nachhaltigkeitspreis in the “Products” category. Applications featuring particularly sustainable solutions for the “DNP Products” can be submitted online by June 7^th 2026: www.nachhaltigkeitspreis.de/wettbewerbe/produkte DNP Products” can be submitted online by 7 June 2026: www.nachhaltigkeitspreis.de/wettbewerbe/produkte  

“We want to recognise 50 solutions for a better future and bring these ideas into business,” explains Tim Bartl, Brand Advocate at VCG. “Through our commitment, we are taking shared responsibility for one of the most important issues facing businesses. We support the DNP with our extensive industry access, ensuring broad visibility among professional audiences, particularly in Germany’s SME sector.”  

The competition recognises solutions that use resources more efficiently, strengthen circular systems, address societal challenges or develop new business models. It focuses on contributions to the transformation areas of climate, resources, nature, the value chain and society. “Transformation does not come from declarations of intent, but from better solutions. We want to make these very innovations visible,” says initiator Stefan Schulze-Hausmann.  

Companies of any size and from any sector can participate. Entry fees are tiered according to company size. The deadline for entries is June 7th 2026. The winners will be honored on 4^th December 2026 as part of the 19th German Sustainability Award in Düsseldorf. #DNP26 is considered one of Europe’s largest industry gatherings for the transformation of business and society. 

The German Sustainability Award (DNP) is the national award recognising outstanding sustainability achievements across all sectors. With various competitions and 2,000 guests attending its events, it is the largest award of its kind in Europe. The award is presented by the German Sustainability Award Foundation (Stiftung Deutscher Nachhaltigkeitspreis e.V.) in collaboration with leading municipal associations, business organisations, civil society organisations and research institutions. The award ceremony takes place as part of the DNP Congress in Düsseldorf, the most widely attended annual platform for communication and dialogue on sustainable development. 

Vogel Communications Group (VCG), with 920 employees and annual revenues of around €120 million, is a leading provider of B2B communications and specialist information. The international group has 11 locations in the German-speaking region and a global network of licensing partners, with a particular focus on China. VCG operates an in-house network of nine communications agencies and service companies. With around 110 specialist media brands, VCG has a strong presence across five business sectors: automotive, industry, information technology, law, business and tax, and B2B communications and marketing. VCG offers 250+ services, 100+ digital platforms and communities, 300+ business events a year and access to target groups in around 25 industries – for professional and successful corporate communications. 

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