The International SOS Foundation has unveiled the winners of its 2026 Duty of Care Awards in Rome, marking the eighth edition of the program.
The awards highlight those “Navigating Uncertainty for a Resilient Future,” and shine a spotlight on organisations and individuals at the forefront of redefining duty of care as a driver of workforce and organisational resilience.
2026 Duty of Care Awards
With a record number of submissions from 32 countries – across sectors including technology, finance, education and aerospace – this year’s awards highlight the shift towards integrated, proactive approaches to workforce safety, risk management and employee wellbeing.
The 2026 Duty of Care Awards winners include:
- FEVER, recognised in the Crisis Response & Resilience category
- Ghana International School, for Compliance & Risk Management
- Ramboll India Private Limited, for Community Impact
- Godrej Industries Group, for Innovation and WSP NZ for Workplace Wellbeing
The foundation also revealed that the prestigious Duty of Care Ambassador title was awarded to Azman Ahmad from Pengurusan Air Selangor Sdn Bhd, in recognition of outstanding leadership and commitment to advancing Duty of Care.
“An incredibly rewarding experience”
This year’s Co-Chair Head of Judges, Gabriella Fraire, President, Italian Risk Management Association (ANRA) and Roberta Billè, President, GBTA Italy said: ”The remarkable depth of this year’s submissions signals a new era of leadership, where Duty of Care is finally becoming an integral part of employee management.
“We are seeing organisations embed these principles into formal risk governance, placing the safety, health and wellbeing of their people at the cornerstone of strategic success.
“Selecting the winners from such a high-caliber pool was an incredibly rewarding experience for the entire panel.
“On behalf of the judges, we warmly congratulate these organisations and individuals for their dedication to their people and for the inspiring example of excellence they set on the global stage.
“We truly hope that their example will serve as an inspiration for other companies, encouraging them to make Duty of Care a fundamental part of their day-to-day operations,” Fraire and Billè concluded.
“We are inspired by these companies”
Israel Rayan, SVP, Head of Accident & Health EMEA, Chubb explained: “Our seven-year partnership with the International SOS Foundation has given us a front-row seat to the evolution of Duty of Care.
“This year’s winners have gone above and beyond in their mission to protect their global workforce.
“We are inspired by these companies that prioritise robust risk mitigation and insurance solutions to ensure the safety and health of their employees.
“We applaud every winner for their vital contribution and commitment to a more resilient future,” Rayan added.
“The purpose of Duty of Care remains deeply human”
Kai Boschmann, Executive Director, International SOS Foundation said: “We have entered a new frontier for Duty of Care: While geopolitics create a chronic crisis environment and innovation, including AI, is advancing at a pace, the purpose of Duty of Care remains deeply human.
“As organisations deal with these increasing complexities, they need to anticipate new risks and respond with greater precision and care to protect their people.
“The organisations we recognise this year are demonstrating how innovation can elevate both protection and care.
“The International SOS Foundation warmly congratulates all this year’s winners for their leadership, commitment and the lasting impact they are making in safeguarding their workforces and strengthening organisational resilience worldwide,” Boschmann concluded.
