We’re incredibly proud to share some exciting news with our community: Nikwax has been honoured with a King’s Award for Enterprise in Sustainable Development 2026.
This prestigious recognition, approved by His Majesty King Charles III, is one of the highest accolades a UK business can receive. Awarded to a select group of organisations each year, it celebrates outstanding achievement and leadership in areas that truly matter – including environmental stewardship and sustainable innovation.
As we approach our 50th anniversary in 2027, this award marks an important milestone in our journey.
For us, sustainability has never been a side initiative – it’s at the very heart of everything we do.
From pioneering PFAS-free waterproofing solutions to continually improving the environmental performance of our products and operations, we’ve always believed that protecting the outdoors goes hand in hand with enabling people to enjoy it. This award recognises that long-standing commitment: to reducing environmental impact, supporting biodiversity, and helping make the outdoors more accessible for everyone.
In recognising this achievement, the King’s Awards panel highlighted that Nikwax is “a company founded with inherent sustainability benefits from its founding choices”, able to “embrace change and become a leader in sustainability.” Nikwax was also described as “a beacon for its industry.”
These acknowledgements reflect a journey built over years of dedication, innovation, and a clear purpose that has shaped us for nearly five decades.
This award belongs to our entire Nikwax community. To our teams whose passion and innovation drive us forward every day. To our retail partners who champion more sustainable choices. And to our customers around the world who trust Nikwax products to care for their gear while caring for the planet.
Together, we’ve shown that high performance and environmental responsibility can go hand in hand.
As we celebrate this milestone, we’re also looking ahead. There is still so much more to do – and we remain committed to pushing boundaries, improving our impact, and helping protect the places we all love for future generations.
Receiving a King’s Award for Enterprise in Sustainable Development is a proud moment for all of us – but it also strengthens our resolve. It challenges us to keep innovating, to keep raising standards, and to continue leading by example in protecting the natural world we all depend on.
Thank you for being part of the journey.
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