SEAL Awards Recognizes Sesame Solar's Lauren Flanagan
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Lauren Flanagan of Sesame Solar was named a 2026 SEAL Sustainability Leader Award winner, joining five other executives recognized for their sustainability leadership. The recognition highlights Sesame Solar's commitment to developing practical clean energy solutions for critical power needs.
Key Takeaways
- National recognition: Lauren Flanagan of Sesame Solar is one of six recipients of the 2026 SEAL Sustainability Leader Award.
- Leadership and impact: The committee selected winners based on sustainability accomplishments, leadership, and employee feedback.
- Practical clean energy: Sesame Solar develops Mobile Nanogrids that provide off-grid power for emergency response, remote operations, and other critical applications.
Sesame Solar’s CEO and co-founder, Lauren Flanagan, has been named one of six recipients of the 2026 SEAL Sustainability Leader Award, which honors executives who have demonstrated leadership and achievements in sustainability, environmental responsibility, and corporate social responsibility.
The SEAL Awards selected this year's winners from a record number of peer and employee nominations. The committee evaluated recipients based on their sustainability achievements, leadership skills, ability to attract and retain talent, and employee feedback.
For Sesame Solar, the recognition reflects the company's commitment to providing practical clean energy solutions that help organizations maintain reliable power in challenging environments.
“At Sesame Solar, we’re taking clean mobile power into some of the toughest environments, from military operations to emergency response, which have long depended on fossil fuel generators. Every Nanogrid we deploy shows that even the most critical missions can run on renewable energy without trading away reliability. I’m grateful to SEAL and to everyone who nominated us. This award belongs to Team Sesame, whose passion and expertise are decarbonizing the missions that matter most.” — Lauren Flanagan, Co-founder & CEO, Sesame Solar
Recognizing Sustainability Leadership
Flanagan joins five other executives selected for the 2026 SEAL Sustainability Leader Award: Emer Fardy of Hilton Foods, Eng. Ali Al Kuwari of Msheireb Properties, Jennie Coleman of Equifruit, John Siemon of Siemon, and Laura Pagliarulo of SolaREIT.
At Sesame Solar, sustainability is central to the company's work. Its Mobile Nanogrids combine solar generation, battery energy storage, and other integrated technologies to provide mobile, off-grid power for disaster response, emergency operations, remote locations, and other critical applications.
These systems offer organizations an alternative to conventional fuel-powered generators, helping reduce reliance on fossil fuels while providing electricity where traditional infrastructure may be unavailable or disrupted.
The award recognizes Flanagan among leaders advancing sustainability across industries, while highlighting the importance of solutions that address both environmental and operational challenges.
About the SEAL Awards
SEAL (Sustainability, Environmental Achievement & Leadership) Awards is an environmental advocacy organization that honors leadership through our business sustainability awards & environmental journalism awards while funding research and pursuing our own environmental impact campaigns.
The SEAL Awards' core pillars are:
- Business Sustainability Awards - honors the most sustainable companies in the world, like Adidas, AMD, Cisco, and Tide
- Environmental Journalism Awards - representative past winners include journalists from Guardian, New York Times, and Grist
- Impact Campaigns - representative campaigns include “#UpTheCup” and “Eco Rewards”
- Environmental Research Grants
Learn more at sealawards.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the SEAL Sustainability Leader Award?
The SEAL Sustainability Leader Award recognizes executives who have demonstrated leadership in environmental responsibility, sustainability, and corporate social responsibility. Winners are evaluated based on their accomplishments, leadership skills, and employee feedback.
Who received the 2026 SEAL Sustainability Leader Award?
The six recipients are Lauren Flanagan of Sesame Solar, Emer Fardy of Hilton Foods, Eng. Ali Al Kuwari of Msheireb Properties, Jennie Coleman of Equifruit, John Siemon of Siemon, and Laura Pagliarulo of SolaREIT.
How does Sesame Solar support sustainability?
Sesame Solar develops Mobile Nanogrids that integrate solar generation, battery storage, and other technologies to deliver mobile, off-grid power. These systems can help organizations reduce reliance on fossil fuel-powered generators while maintaining operations during emergencies or in remote locations.
