The Environmental Management Authority (EMA) has marked the revitalization of Trinidad and Tobago’s most prestigious environmental recognition programme, hosting the Green Leaf Awards (GLA) 2026 under the theme “Celebrating Sustainability in the Private Sector.”
The ceremony brought together a broad cross-section of stakeholders from government ministers and business leaders to academics, civil society representatives and members of the international community, all united around a shared commitment to environmental progress.
Delivering the feature address, Minister of Finance Senator the Honourable Davendranath Tancoo stressed that environmental responsibility and economic development are not competing priorities but complementary ones, both essential to building a resilient and prosperous nation. The Honourable Farley Chavez Augustine, Chief Secretary of the Tobago House of Assembly, echoed those sentiments, underscoring the importance of environmental stewardship for sustainable development across both islands.
This year’s awardees highlighted the private sector’s growing embrace of sustainability across a range of industries and initiatives:
- 3 Circles Energy Consultants Limited — Emerging ESG Champion
- Aquatik Solutions — Best Innovative Environmental Technology
- Milagros Solutions Limited — Best Waste Reduction Initiative
- Close the Loop Caribbean Limited — Most Impactful Greenhouse Gas Reduction Project
- Renewable Power Caribbean Limited — Outstanding External Education Project
Merit Awards were also presented to Guardian Group, Blewcoast, Carib Glassworks Limited, Caribbean Gas Chemical Limited and Advisors Next Door.
EMA Chairman Mr. Doolar Ramlal described the awards as emblematic of a broader national commitment. “The GLA represents more than recognition,” he said, noting that this year’s awardees demonstrate that sustainability and economic success are mutually reinforcing and that the private sector has a critical role to play in building a more resilient Trinidad and Tobago.
Managing Director Dr. Joth Singh pointed to the growing importance of innovation and long-term value creation, saying the honoured organisations show “how responsible environmental management can strengthen competitiveness, inspire confidence and contribute meaningfully to national development.”
Deputy Chairman Ms. Neeala Mongroo highlighted the GLA’s role as a catalyst for collaboration, calling it a platform that encourages organisations to embed sustainability at the heart of their operations and cultivate a culture of environmental responsibility for generations to come.
The EMA also recognised its multidisciplinary judging panel, which included representatives from government agencies, academia, environmental organisations and international partners.