Best Sustainability Initiative
A specific sustainability initiative — energy, water, waste, sourcing or community — with measurable 2025 outcomes. Credible action over branding.
What we value
A specific sustainability initiative — energy, water, waste, sourcing, or community — with measurable 2025 outcomes. The award rewards credible, evidenced action over branding.
Open to
Any licensed UAE STR operator with at least twelve months of operation as of 31 May 2026.
What entrants submit
A 1,500-word narrative describing the initiative, scope (portfolio coverage), 2025 baseline and outcomes, certification or third-party validation where applicable. A 500-word note on how the initiative continues beyond 2025.
How we verify
The STR Club cross-checks any cited certifications, supplier confirmations, or third-party validations against public records. Outcome claims without supporting corroboration are flagged for the jury.
How we pick the winner
The jury scores four criteria on a 1–5 scale: originality, measurable outcome, evidence quality, replicability. Maximum 20. Winner requires 12 or above. Top score wins. Evidence quality is the highest weighted criterion.