Entries Close June 29 for Global Sustainability Awards as UK Plans Under-16 Social Media Ban
Entries for the 2026 Global Sustainability Awards close June 29, with Google on the eight-category judging panel and the ceremony set for September 8. UK Prime Minister plans a full social media ban for under-16s starting spring 2027, enforced by age verification, with YouTube Kids and Google Classroom exempt.
1. Global Sustainability Awards Entry and Judging Role
Submissions for the 2026 Global Sustainability Awards must be submitted by June 29 across eight categories recognizing enterprise, innovation and environmental impact. Google executives are among the senior professionals on the judging panel and winners will be announced at the September 8, 2026 ceremony, highlighting the company's commitment to ESG initiatives.
2. UK Under-16 Social Media Ban and Google Impact
UK Prime Minister plans to ban all under-16s from accessing social media platforms starting spring 2027, enforced by age-verification technology. The proposal exempts YouTube Kids and Google Classroom but could reduce engagement and ad revenue from younger users across Google's platforms.
