Prestigious H&M Global Change Award 2025 Nomination for Sustainability Entrepreneur Akshai Sarin of BlessdBuy.com  

Mumbai, April 21st 2025 — In a time when the world is urgently seeking solutions for climate resilience and responsible industry, one Indian changemaker is attracting global attention. Social entrepreneur and Founder of BlessdBuy.com, Akshai Sarin has been nominated for the prestigious H&M Global Change Award 2025, placing him among the top innovators shaping the future of sustainability.

Sarin, who has spent over a decade championing environmental and social impact, is known for his bold initiatives that bridge sustainability, innovation, and large-scale systems change. His nomination signals not only personal recognition but also a wider acknowledgment of India’s growing leadership in sustainable enterprise.

The H&M Global Change Award, run by the H&M Foundation, is widely considered one of the most influential sustainability innovation challenges in the world. The award identifies game-changing ideas that have the potential to overhaul the fashion industry’s environmental footprint. Nominees are selected based on their ability to reduce greenhouse gas emissions while creating solutions that are both environmentally and socially regenerative.

Sarin’s work stands out for its holistic approach. He advises large conglomerates and grassroots producers alike, with a focus on three high-impact areas:

Conscious Consumption: Promoting behavior change through recycling systems, and business models that encourage longer product lifespans.

Innovative Materials & Recycled Fibres: Pushing for the adoption of low-impact materials and technologies that integrate recycled content.

Sustainable Production: Advocating renewable energy usage, waste-free manufacturing, and data-led production models to reduce excess and improve efficiency.
I see this nomination not just as a personal milestone, but as a recognition of India’s potential to lead the sustainability movement globally,” said Sarin in a statement. “It’s a moment to reflect on how far we’ve come, and how much further we can go when innovation meets intention.

The award, which comes with financial backing and access to a global innovation accelerator, aims to fast-track the most promising ideas into real-world solutions. For Sarin, this could mean scaling his initiatives across industries — from fashion and retail to tourism and packaging.

As the climate crisis intensifies, the world is looking for pioneers who can marry creativity with climate science and systems thinking. Sarin’s journey — from grassroots collaborations to boardroom influence — paints a compelling picture of what modern leadership in sustainability looks like.

His nomination is more than a spotlight on individual achievement; it’s a call to action for industries, governments, and citizens alike to rethink how we produce, consume, and coexist with the planet.