The milestone underscores the growing relevance of sustainability as a driver of innovation, responsible business, and inclusive growth across the continent.

Since its inception in 2007, the SERAS has consistently set the benchmark for corporate social responsibility and sustainability excellence in Africa, and the 2025 cycle promises to be the most competitive yet.

Themed “Sustainability 2.0: Innovating for Impact and Inclusive Growth”, this year’s edition will spotlight organisations and leaders who are pushing the boundaries of creativity, technology, and strategy to deliver measurable impact in their communities and industries.

Scheduled for 29 November in Lagos, the night is expected to bring together Africa’s leading businesses, policy influencers, thought leaders, and change-makers to celebrate excellence and inspire the next wave of responsible business leadership.

Ahead of the ceremony, field verification exercises are to commence on 8 to 30 October in East, West, and Southern Africa, where independent assessors would visit project sites and engage stakeholders to validate claims made in the entries.

The rigorous process ensures the credibility and integrity that have made the SERAS the gold standard of sustainability awards in Africa.

The Founder of the SERAS CSR Awards Africa, Mr. Ken Egbas said: ‘This year’s record-breaking entry level is a testament to how far the sustainability movement has come in Africa. It shows that businesses, governments, and non-profits are no longer seeing sustainability as a side initiative, but as a central pillar of growth, competitiveness, and legacy’.