Enovation Consulting Achieves Second Consecutive King’s Award for Enterprise
Enovation Consulting, a global B-Corp-certified sports sustainability consultancy, has been awarded the UK’s most prestigious business accolade for the second successive year. The company was again recognised with the King’s Award for Enterprise, this time for Sustainable Development. Last year, Enovation Consulting won the King’s Award for Enterprise for International Trade, reflecting outstanding growth in overseas earnings relative to business size and associated sector, and becoming the first-ever sports sustainability agency to receive the accolade.
The achievement reflects Enovation Consulting’s commitment to aligning business and purpose, with a focus on long-term sustainability, reflecting progress that the company has made towards environmental and social sustainability, for the agency, its people, customers and supply chain, including:
The achievement reflects Enovation Consulting’s commitment to aligning business and purpose, with a focus on long-term sustainability, reflecting progress that the company has made towards environmental and social sustainability, for the agency, its people, customers and supply chain, including:
- Measuring, reporting, and reducing its carbon since 2023.
- Being the first agency in sport to gain B-Corporation status (with a score of 118.5) and to achieve the FIA 3-star Environmental Accreditation, the motorsport-specific certification, which is third-party audited by the British Standards Institute (BSI).
- Being an accredited Living Wage Employer.
- Support employees with further professional development and work-life balance, including an innovative volunteering scheme, hybrid work, and salary sacrifice electric car scheme.
- Developing purpose-driven programmes to nurture talents and further access and diversity into the industry, including outreach on STEM, Ocean Health, Green Skills, and SDGs to local, national and international schools.
- Creating guidelines and playbooks for sports events and `championships to support environmental and social sustainability, measuring their impact and fostering inclusivity.
- Gaining a growing volume of work for developing data-driven solutions and support to sports customers’ net zero ambitions, including motorsport stakeholders (F1 teams, World Rally Championship, Formula E teams), Football Teams and Sailing.
- Engaging with the sports supply chain, including stadia, sports venues, and suppliers, to address Scope 3 and identify new and more sustainable materials and manufacturing processes.
As a UK independent sport sustainability agency, women-owned and led, based in Silverstone, at the heart of the Oxford-Cambridge Arc, Enovation Consulting offers end-toend creative, innovative, and data-driven solutions for sports organisations, integrating sustainability best practice into business strategies and enabling clients to deliver on their ESG and Net Zero goals.
Dr. Cristiana Pace, Founder and CEO of Enovation Consulting, commented: “Action is the most important thing, and we have chosen to walk the walk since inception. It is an honour to receive the King’s Award for Enterprise for Sustainable Development, recognising the progress and legacy that Enovation Consulting has built. Our purpose is to futureproof sports, making sure that we, as an agency and part of the sport ecosystem, and our clients leave a world fit for future generations To be recognised by His Majesty the King for this approach, as well as for the positive impact we have supported our clients to deliver across the sports industry, it is a testament of the strength and consistency of this commitment. This achievement is the result of the collective effort of Enovation Consulting’s team, our clients, and wider community, their dedication, expertise, and continued engagement.”
The King’s Award for Enterprise, previously known as the Queen’s Award for Enterprise, was renamed in 2023 to reflect His Majesty The King’s desire to continue the legacy of HM Queen Elizabeth II by recognising outstanding UK businesses. The Award programme, now in its 60th year, is the most prestigious business award in the country, with successful businesses able to use the esteemed King’s Award Emblem for the next five years.
About Enovation Consulting
Enovation Consulting Ltd is a leading B Corp-certified sports sustainability and strategic management consultancy, supporting sport venues and global sports rightsholders. The company delivers innovative, data-driven solutions grounded in robust research, empowering organisations with knowledge to integrate ESG best practice into their business strategies. Simultaneously, Enovation Consulting supports risk management and organisational resilience, including planning for the effects of climate change. Driven by purpose, fuelled by passion, Enovation Consulting delivers meaningful solutions for its clients and partners, enabling their sustainability journey and creating a more sustainable future for sport. Enovation Consulting was founded in 2018 by Dr. Cristiana Pace and is based in Silverstone, UK. The company serves clients in Europe, the USA, Canada, the Middle East, Japan, and Australia.
Dr. Cristiana Pace, Founder and CEO of Enovation Consulting, commented: “Action is the most important thing, and we have chosen to walk the walk since inception. It is an honour to receive the King’s Award for Enterprise for Sustainable Development, recognising the progress and legacy that Enovation Consulting has built. Our purpose is to futureproof sports, making sure that we, as an agency and part of the sport ecosystem, and our clients leave a world fit for future generations To be recognised by His Majesty the King for this approach, as well as for the positive impact we have supported our clients to deliver across the sports industry, it is a testament of the strength and consistency of this commitment. This achievement is the result of the collective effort of Enovation Consulting’s team, our clients, and wider community, their dedication, expertise, and continued engagement.”
The King’s Award for Enterprise, previously known as the Queen’s Award for Enterprise, was renamed in 2023 to reflect His Majesty The King’s desire to continue the legacy of HM Queen Elizabeth II by recognising outstanding UK businesses. The Award programme, now in its 60th year, is the most prestigious business award in the country, with successful businesses able to use the esteemed King’s Award Emblem for the next five years.
About Enovation Consulting
Enovation Consulting Ltd is a leading B Corp-certified sports sustainability and strategic management consultancy, supporting sport venues and global sports rightsholders. The company delivers innovative, data-driven solutions grounded in robust research, empowering organisations with knowledge to integrate ESG best practice into their business strategies. Simultaneously, Enovation Consulting supports risk management and organisational resilience, including planning for the effects of climate change. Driven by purpose, fuelled by passion, Enovation Consulting delivers meaningful solutions for its clients and partners, enabling their sustainability journey and creating a more sustainable future for sport. Enovation Consulting was founded in 2018 by Dr. Cristiana Pace and is based in Silverstone, UK. The company serves clients in Europe, the USA, Canada, the Middle East, Japan, and Australia.
