APAC

KBZ Bank Earns ESGBusiness Award for commitment to gender equality and women's empowerment

The largest privately-owned bank leads by example with impressive initiative. 

Apical fosters inclusivity through supply chain initiatives

The programmes reflect their purpose of improving lives by developing resources sustainably and their vision of being the most reliable integrated processor of sustainable products.

Rackspace Technology establishes sustainable IT framework, initiatives

It has taken a step towards promoting sustainability in IT to other players in the industry.

Exceptional businesses lauded at the inaugural ESGBusiness Awards

Winning entries were recognised at the Awards Dinner on 6 November 2023.

Herbalife lauded at ESGBusiness Awards for wellness initiatives

The programme has gained more traction amongst employees post-COVID.

UOB embeds net-zero commitments in business strategies, client engagements

Its targets are based on internationally-recognised climate models.

Belden plants lead the way in ESG strategy integration

The company’s projects aim to enable the company to achieve its ESG aspirations.

East-West Seed (EWS) reaps the Renewable Energy Adoption Award at ESGBusiness Awards

EWS is the market leader for tropical vegetable seeds, headquartered in Thailand, with more than 40 years of experience serving over 23 million smallholder vegetable farmers with quality seeds and innovative services.

Bank SinoPac clinches two wins at ESGBusiness Awards 

It has provided solutions for green financing and to alleviate migrant workers’ challenges.

Chinese, Japanese car makers score poorly in green rankings

German automakers continued to lead in decarbonisation.

G20 Boosts the Collective Effort for Taking Climate Responsibility

The recent G20 declaration in India seems to seek stability in an increasingly uncertain global landscape. Across the world, leaders are grappling with significant challenges ranging from inflation and unemployment to societal isolation and alienation exacerbated by social media. The climate crisis further heightens anxiety which has become a top priority for all parties, emphasizing the importance of cooperation.

Inaugural ESGBusiness Awards opens nominations for outstanding ESG efforts

Winners will get to be featured in ESG Business' digital magazine and will be recognised in an awarding ceremony in November.

Asian countries less transparent in ESG reporting: report

China is still the least transparent major sourcing market globally.

Study reveals APAC insurers lack net-zero integrations

Majority of insurance firms have incorporated ESG into their investment decisions but only half have net-zero integrations.

APAC firms lagging in adoption of crucial ESG measures: report 

Companies should align ESG targets with business strategies and make sure they are measurable.

APAC sustainable bond issuance to grow 20% in 2023

China, South Korea, and Japan will dominate the issuance of sustainable bonds.