Staff Reporter

How can companies maximise the benefits of ESG?

Company shareholders find value in strong ESG commitments.

How can companies maximise the benefits of ESG?

Company shareholders find value in strong ESG commitments.

Petromin Express breaks barriers for women empowerment in automotive services

The company was recognised with the Gender Equality and Women Empowerment Award - Saudi Arabia and the Job Creation Award - Saudi Arabia.

How can businesses achieve net-zero holistically?

With the emergence of ESG, companies must start developing a holistic approach to net-zero goals.

Vietnam’s Vinschool Triumphs at ESGBusiness Awards 2023

The education system bagged the Climate Advocacy and Education Award and Mental Health Awareness Award for Vietnam.

Standard sustainability reporting sought in Asia amidst ESG issues

Calls for harmonisation of standards when it comes to sustainability reporting have increased after demands for transparency from investors, regulators, and stakeholders.

Hourly Breaks for heavy outdoor work introduced in Singapore

Workers with heavy physical activities are now mandated to have a 10-minute break under shade every hour as announced by Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower (MOM).

Products with sustainable packaging sell more - report

Over the past five years, products packaged with ESG claims accounted for 56% of total growth, a joint study by McKinsey and Nielsen IQ showed. 

Only 28% of company executives are women - report

33% of vice presidents are women, whilst 37% are senior managers or directors, according to a joint study by McKinsey & Company and LeanIn.Org.

Electric Vehicles see increased demand in Asia amidst climate goals

Net-zero targets of Asian countries by 2050 to 2070 push the demand for EVs.

What sustainability trends will define the grocery market in South Korea?

Suppliers have started to adjust to the demands for sustainability.

Alibaba Cloud takes home two wins at ESGBusiness Awards

The sustainability platform has been integrated in some of Singapore’s biggest events.

The Medical City South Luzon garners two titles at the ESGBusiness Awards

It has been recognised for its strong HIV advocacy and CSR activities in ophthalmology.

Asia Pulp & Paper bags two major accolades at ESGBusiness Awards 2023

The global pulp-and-paper company won both the Sustainable Product Design Award and the Economic Empowerment Award. 

PT OKI receives the Renewable Energy Adoption Award 

The company’s utilisation of biomass as fuel continues to decrease its environmental impact.

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.