Prize objectives

The Rio Tinto Prize for Sustainability aims to:

• Recognise and reward not-for-profit, civil society and non-government organisations that make a significant contribution to addressing economic, environmental and social sustainability.
• Raise awareness of local, regional, national and international not-for-profit, civil society and non-government organisations engaged in sustainable development related activities.
• Foster a legacy of sustainability by supporting the work of Prize and grant recipients and enhancing their ability to build capacity and have further impact.
• Communicate sustainability practices and programmes by promoting examples provided in Prize entries.