Awards
Debongo Wins ACE 2025 Circular Economy Award
Gurugram, August 12, 2025: Debongo, the sporty-fashion footwear brand from VKC, has been honoured with the ACE 2025 Award (Start-up Category) by the International Council for Circular Economy (ICCE).
The recognition was awarded for GoPlanetD by Debongo – the world’s first fully sustainable and circular footwear line. This breakthrough innovation recycles worn-out footwear components, significantly reducing waste and carbon footprint while setting new benchmarks in eco-friendly footwear manufacturing.
The ICCE commended Debongo’s vision for circular innovation, resource efficiency, and leadership in sustainability, calling the brand an inspiring example for businesses in the circular economy space.
Receiving the award, Sri VKC Razak, Managing Director of VKC, said:
“This recognition reaffirms our commitment to building a world-class sustainable footwear brand that reflects both innovation and responsibility.”
ACE Award 2025 for Startup Excellence
Debongo Global LLP was awarded the ACE Award 2025 in the Startup category by the International Council for Circular Economy.
This recognition celebrates Debongo’s visionary commitment to sustainability by reducing environmental impact through circular innovation and product repurposing.
The brand was also recognised for setting new standards for entrepreneurial leadership in sustainability.
With an agile approach to resource optimization and system change, Debongo continues to inspire new businesses to embrace the principles of the circular economy.
The award was presented at a ceremony held on 31st July at Hotel Radisson, Udyog Vihar, Gurugram, where leaders and changemakers from across industries came together to celebrate innovation and growth that also supported sustainability and eco-friendly initiatives.
This achievement marks a proud milestone in Debongo’s journey, reinforcing its mission to create meaningful, sustainable solutions for a better future.