Shrewd investments lay the foundation for a business’s future success. In this category we recognize projects where funds are used to improve or expand business aims.

The Investments category looks at any significant financial investments into a company or its assets, specifically those investments that facilitate expansion of a company’s operations.

This can be an investment by the company itself into its operations or by an outside investor be that another company, financial institution, private equity or venture capital firm.

Project Examples

  • Product investments
  • Facilities investments
  • Machinery investments
  • Logistics investments
  • Staff investments
  • R&D investments
  • Green transition and decarbonization investments

Submitting case studies

All companies and institutions are invited to submit evidence to the rankings research via the submission of case studies through our Submission Portal. Case studies are any projects, deals or news related to the company in the 12 months back from our submission deadline.

For each case study you should explain the following details of the project:

  • Aims
  • Challenges
  • Process
  • Key personnel
  • Innovative or novel elements
  • Outcome (including effect on your business)

Case studies will be taken into consideration for all relevant ranking categories.

Submitting your case studies is the best way to ensure that we are aware of the innovative and outstanding work you are doing so you get the credit you deserve.