Airwallex Recognised as a Company of Good for Commitment to Corporate Purpose and Social Impact in Singapore
This national recognition affirms Airwallex's ongoing commitment to building a more inclusive and sustainable future through purposeful business practices, in line with the Forward Singapore movement and COG's five pillars: People, Society, Governance, Environment, and Economic.
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