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Korea Herald
3 days ago
- Business
- Korea Herald
Asia Responsible Enterprise Awards 2025 Honors 81 ESG Champions of Asia
BANGKOK, June 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Asia Responsible Enterprise Awards (AREA) 2025 honored 81 outstanding ESG champions driving Asia's shift toward a regenerative economy. Presented by regional NGO Enterprise Asia, the AREA is recognized as the gold standard for ESG and sustainability excellence in the region. The awards ceremony was graced by H.E. Mr. Pichai Naripthaphan, Thailand's Minister of Commerce, and H.E. Mr. Varavongsa Ramangkura, Thailand's Vice Minister for Commerce, highlighting the vital role of cross-sector collaboration and government support in advancing sustainable, inclusive growth. Having assessed over 6,000 ESG programs since its inception, the AREA continues to serve as a vital platform to honor and showcase businesses and organizations that champion responsible and inclusive practices. The initiatives of this year's recipients have collectively impacted more than 3 million lives across Asia, reinforcing the power of responsible business in creating meaningful and lasting change. In his welcome address, Datuk William Ng, Vice Chairman of Enterprise Asia, highlighted the urgency of moving beyond sustainability toward a regenerative economy. He called on businesses to become active contributors to restoring ecosystems, uplifting communities, and creating inclusive, resilient economies. Since its establishment in 2011, the AREA has honored businesses across diverse industries through eight distinctive categories: Social Empowerment, Investment in People, Health Promotion, Green Leadership, Corporate Governance, Circular Economy Leadership, Corporate Sustainability Reporting, and Responsible Business Leadership. This year, over 350 submissions across 19 countries and markets underwent a rigorous judging process based on relevance, effectiveness and reach, and sustainability. Among the recipients of the Responsible Business Leadership Category, which recognizes visionary leaders driving responsible entrepreneurship, are Joseph N.C. Huang, Chairman of Financial Holding Company; Shi-kuan, Chen, Chairman of SinoPac Financial Holdings Company Limited; SC Chien, President of United Microelectronics Corporation. Notable awardees in other categories include Thailand's Central Retail Corporation PCL, Greenfeed Viet Nam Corporation, Indonesia's PT Pertamina and PT Pupuk Kalimantan Timur, and the Philippines' San Miguel Global Power Holdings Corp. under the Social Empowerment Category; Taiwan Power Company, Standard Chartered Bank (Taiwan) Limited, and Cambodia's Union Commercial Bank PLC (UCB) under the Investment in People Category; AIA Thailand, Taiwan's Far Eastern Department Stores Ltd., and Indonesia's PT Kalimantan Prima Persada under the Health Promotion Category; the Philippines' Energy Development Corporation, Vietnam's LPBank, Nestlé Taiwan, and Indonesia's PT Daya Intiguna Yasa Tbk (Mr.D.I.Y. Indonesia) under the Green Leadership Category; Taiwan's Asia Cement Corporation, Thailand's Bank For Agriculture And Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC), and Vietnam's ROX Group under the Corporate Governance Category; Taiwan's Hiwin Technologies Corp. and Vietnam's TH Group Joint Stock Company under the Circular Economy Leadership Category; Thailand's BJC Big C and Electricity Generating Authority Of Thailand, and CPC Corporation Taiwan under the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Category. In addition to the competitive categories, the AREA bestowed the Emblem of Sustainability to businesses with a long-standing and consistent commitment to sustainability. The Silver Emblem of Sustainability, awarded to organizations honored by the AREA for four years or more, was presented to Taiwan's Adata Technology Co., Ltd., Chugai Pharma Taiwan, Far Eastern Department Stores Ltd. and Taiwan Power Company; the Philippines' Energy Development Corporation; AIA Thailand, Krungthai Bank PCL, CKPower Public Company Limited and Government Savings Bank of Thailand. The prestigious Gold Emblem of Sustainability, reserved for organizations awarded for eight years or more, was presented to Thailand's Bangchak Corporation Public Company Limited and Metropolitan Electricity Authority, and Financial Holding Company of Taiwan. Prior to the AREA 2025, the International CSR & Sustainability (ICS) Summit 2025 took place earlier in the day, convening over 300 C-suite executives, business leaders, and ESG practitioners from 19 countries. Under the theme "Bridging the Green Transition Through Regenerative Sustainability", the summit offered a global platform for thought leaders to explore pioneering strategies and actionable insights on integrating ESG values and circular economy principles into core business operations. The summit aimed to empower attendees with the necessary knowledge and tools to adapt to an increasingly ESG-focused economy while identifying new avenues for growth and resilience. At the summit's opening, Enterprise Asia's Chairman Tan Sri Dr. Fong Chan Onn, emphasized the need to move beyond conventional sustainability, calling for business models that regenerate natural systems, uplift communities, and foster inclusive prosperity. He highlighted growing inequalities in the green transition and urged leaders to use the summit as a platform to ignite transformative change and ensure a greener future for all. The summit featured distinguished speakers including Gloyta Nathalang, Senior Executive Vice President of Sustainability Management and Corporate Communications of Bangchak Corporation Public Company Limited; Dr. Niven Huang, Managing Director of KPMG Sustainability Consulting, Taiwan; Nattinee Netraumpai, Board of Director & Head of Communications, Corporate Affairs and Sustainability of Unilever Thailand, alongside many other esteemed experts and thought leaders from across the region. The AREA 2025 and ICS Summit 2025 were proudly supported by the Business Indonesia-Singapore Association (BISA), CCI France Malaysia, CSRone, Eurocham Malaysia, Green Transition, Kuala Lumpur Malay Chamber of Commerce (KLMCC), Malaysia Associated Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (MAICCI), Myanmar Business Executives Association (MBE), Singapore-Thai Chamber of Commerce (STCC), and Taiwan Institute for Sustainable Energy (TAISE). PR Newswire is the Official News Release Distribution Partner, while media partners include Commercial Times Taiwan, and SME Magazine. About Enterprise Asia Enterprise Asia is a non-governmental organization in pursuit of creating an Asia that is rich in entrepreneurship as an engine toward sustainable and progressive economic and social development within a world of economic equality. Its two pillars of existence are investment in people and responsible entrepreneurship. Enterprise Asia works with governments, NGOs and other organizations to promote competitiveness and entrepreneurial development, in uplifting the economic status of people across Asia and in ensuring a legacy of hope, innovation and courage for the future generation. Please visit for more information. About Asia Responsible Enterprise Awards (AREA) The Asia Responsible Enterprise Awards program recognizes and honors Asian businesses for championing sustainable and responsible entrepreneurship in the categories of Green Leadership, Investment in People, Health Promotion, Social Empowerment, Corporate Governance, Circular Economy Leadership, Corporate Sustainability Reporting, and Responsible Business Leadership. For more information, visit: About the International CSR & Sustainability (ICS) Summit The International CSR & Sustainability (ICS) Summit is a series of annual events in Asia where thought leaders and sustainability practitioners from diverse sectors converge to ignite powerful conversations about ESG and sustainability practices. The summits aim to be the gateway to the forefront of ESG and sustainability by presenting a global platform to create and strengthen ties, educate and inspire ESG integration in business practices, as well as brainstorm and explore solutions for key global sustainability challenges. Enterprise Asia is proud to be a part of the effort to strengthen and shape Asia to be a more inclusive, responsible and sustainable socio-economic market. Please visit for more information.
Malaysian Reserve
3 days ago
- Business
- Malaysian Reserve
Asia Responsible Enterprise Awards 2025 Honors 81 ESG Champions of Asia
BANGKOK, June 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Asia Responsible Enterprise Awards (AREA) 2025 honored 81 outstanding ESG champions driving Asia's shift toward a regenerative economy. Presented by regional NGO Enterprise Asia, the AREA is recognized as the gold standard for ESG and sustainability excellence in the region. The awards ceremony was graced by H.E. Mr. Pichai Naripthaphan, Thailand's Minister of Commerce, and H.E. Mr. Varavongsa Ramangkura, Thailand's Vice Minister for Commerce, highlighting the vital role of cross-sector collaboration and government support in advancing sustainable, inclusive growth. Having assessed over 6,000 ESG programs since its inception, the AREA continues to serve as a vital platform to honor and showcase businesses and organizations that champion responsible and inclusive practices. The initiatives of this year's recipients have collectively impacted more than 3 million lives across Asia, reinforcing the power of responsible business in creating meaningful and lasting change. In his welcome address, Datuk William Ng, Vice Chairman of Enterprise Asia, highlighted the urgency of moving beyond sustainability toward a regenerative economy. He called on businesses to become active contributors to restoring ecosystems, uplifting communities, and creating inclusive, resilient economies. Since its establishment in 2011, the AREA has honored businesses across diverse industries through eight distinctive categories: Social Empowerment, Investment in People, Health Promotion, Green Leadership, Corporate Governance, Circular Economy Leadership, Corporate Sustainability Reporting, and Responsible Business Leadership. This year, over 350 submissions across 19 countries and markets underwent a rigorous judging process based on relevance, effectiveness and reach, and sustainability. Among the recipients of the Responsible Business Leadership Category, which recognizes visionary leaders driving responsible entrepreneurship, are Joseph N.C. Huang, Chairman of Financial Holding Company; Shi-kuan, Chen, Chairman of SinoPac Financial Holdings Company Limited; SC Chien, President of United Microelectronics Corporation. Notable awardees in other categories include Thailand's Central Retail Corporation PCL, Greenfeed Viet Nam Corporation, Indonesia's PT Pertamina and PT Pupuk Kalimantan Timur, and the Philippines' San Miguel Global Power Holdings Corp. under the Social Empowerment Category; Taiwan Power Company, Standard Chartered Bank (Taiwan) Limited, and Cambodia's Union Commercial Bank PLC (UCB) under the Investment in People Category; AIA Thailand, Taiwan's Far Eastern Department Stores Ltd., and Indonesia's PT Kalimantan Prima Persada under the Health Promotion Category; the Philippines' Energy Development Corporation, Vietnam's LPBank, Nestlé Taiwan, and Indonesia's PT Daya Intiguna Yasa Tbk (Mr.D.I.Y. Indonesia) under the Green Leadership Category; Taiwan's Asia Cement Corporation, Thailand's Bank For Agriculture And Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC), and Vietnam's ROX Group under the Corporate Governance Category; Taiwan's Hiwin Technologies Corp. and Vietnam's TH Group Joint Stock Company under the Circular Economy Leadership Category; Thailand's BJC Big C and Electricity Generating Authority Of Thailand, and CPC Corporation Taiwan under the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Category. In addition to the competitive categories, the AREA bestowed the Emblem of Sustainability to businesses with a long-standing and consistent commitment to sustainability. The Silver Emblem of Sustainability, awarded to organizations honored by the AREA for four years or more, was presented to Taiwan's Adata Technology Co., Ltd., Chugai Pharma Taiwan, Far Eastern Department Stores Ltd. and Taiwan Power Company; the Philippines' Energy Development Corporation; AIA Thailand, Krungthai Bank PCL, CKPower Public Company Limited and Government Savings Bank of Thailand. The prestigious Gold Emblem of Sustainability, reserved for organizations awarded for eight years or more, was presented to Thailand's Bangchak Corporation Public Company Limited and Metropolitan Electricity Authority, and Financial Holding Company of Taiwan. Prior to the AREA 2025, the International CSR & Sustainability (ICS) Summit 2025 took place earlier in the day, convening over 300 C-suite executives, business leaders, and ESG practitioners from 19 countries. Under the theme 'Bridging the Green Transition Through Regenerative Sustainability', the summit offered a global platform for thought leaders to explore pioneering strategies and actionable insights on integrating ESG values and circular economy principles into core business operations. The summit aimed to empower attendees with the necessary knowledge and tools to adapt to an increasingly ESG-focused economy while identifying new avenues for growth and resilience. At the summit's opening, Enterprise Asia's Chairman Tan Sri Dr. Fong Chan Onn, emphasized the need to move beyond conventional sustainability, calling for business models that regenerate natural systems, uplift communities, and foster inclusive prosperity. He highlighted growing inequalities in the green transition and urged leaders to use the summit as a platform to ignite transformative change and ensure a greener future for all. The summit featured distinguished speakers including Gloyta Nathalang, Senior Executive Vice President of Sustainability Management and Corporate Communications of Bangchak Corporation Public Company Limited; Dr. Niven Huang, Managing Director of KPMG Sustainability Consulting, Taiwan; Nattinee Netraumpai, Board of Director & Head of Communications, Corporate Affairs and Sustainability of Unilever Thailand, alongside many other esteemed experts and thought leaders from across the region. The AREA 2025 and ICS Summit 2025 were proudly supported by the Business Indonesia-Singapore Association (BISA), CCI France Malaysia, CSRone, Eurocham Malaysia, Green Transition, Kuala Lumpur Malay Chamber of Commerce (KLMCC), Malaysia Associated Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (MAICCI), Myanmar Business Executives Association (MBE), Singapore-Thai Chamber of Commerce (STCC), and Taiwan Institute for Sustainable Energy (TAISE). PR Newswire is the Official News Release Distribution Partner, while media partners include Commercial Times Taiwan, and SME Magazine. AWARD RECIPIENT LIST OF ASIA RESPONSIBLE ENTERPRISE AWARDS (AREA) 2025 RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS LEADERSHIP CATEGORY ORGANIZATION RECIPIENT NAME COUNTRY FINANCIAL HOLDING COMPANY JOSEPH N.C. HUANG CHAIRMAN TAIWAN SINOPAC FINANCIAL HOLDINGS COMPANY LIMITED SHI-KUAN, CHEN CHAIRMAN TAIWAN UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORPORATION SC CHIEN PRESIDENT TAIWAN SOCIAL EMPOWERMENT CATEGORY ORGANIZATION WINNING ESG PROGRAM COUNTRY ACECOOK VIETNAM JOINT STOCK COMPANY BRING HAPPINESS TO CHILDREN VIETNAM ADATA TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. INNOVATE TODAY, EMBRACE TOMORROW TAIWAN BANGCHAK CORPORATION PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED BANGCHAK PHRA KHANONG REFINERY COMMUNITY RELATIONS THAILAND BANK FOR AGRICULTURE AND AGRICULTURAL COOPERATIVES (BAAC) BAAC CARBON CREDIT: WHERE AIR BECOMES WEALTH THAILAND CAPITAL SECURITIES CORPORATION CAPITAL LOVES READING TAIWAN CENTRAL RETAIL CORPORATION PCL SMILE MELON LEARNING CENTER THAILAND CHUGAI PHARMA TAIWAN BEYOND BUSINESS: CREATING SOCIAL VALUE THROUGH HEALTH AND INCLUSION PROGRAMS TAIWAN CHUNG HWA PULP CORPORATION CARRYING KNOWLEDGE WITH PAPER TAIWAN CKPOWER PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED HINGHOI PROJECT THAILAND ENERGY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION KEITECH'S VALUES-BASED TECH-VOC EDUCATION PHILIPPINES FAR EASTERN BIG CITY SHOPPING MALLS CO., LTD. BIG CITY: KIDS' ENRICHMENT PLAYLAND FOR CHARACTER AND GROWTH TAIWAN FUBON LIFE INSURANCE FUBON LIFE'S SOCIAL IMPACT INITIATIVE BUILDING A DIVERSE AND INCLUSIVE FRIENDLY SOCIETY TAIWAN GOLDEN INSURANCE BROKERS CO., LTD. LOVE-PLUS CHARITY PIGGY BANK PROJECT TAIWAN GOVERNMENT SAVINGS BANK MYMO SECURE+ THAILAND GREENFEED VIET NAM CORPORATION EMPOWERING FARMERS VIETNAM IBF FINANCIAL HOLDINGS CO., LTD. EMPOWERING DREAMS, LIGHTENING THE WORLD TAIWAN J&V ENERGY TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. GREEN MOVERS, GREEN LEADERS. TAIWAN JOY~NOSTALG GROUP (RAEMULAN LANDS, INC.) EMPOWERING THE FILIPINO: JOY~NOSTALG SOCIALIZED HOUSING PHILIPPINES KGI LIFE INSURANCE CO., LTD. FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT FOR NEW IMMIGRANTS TAIWAN KRUNGTHAI BANK PCL KRUNGTHAI LOVES SMART UNIVERSITY THAILAND LUCIDITY ENTERPRISE CO., LTD. WOVEN LIGHT, SHARED HOPE TAIWAN METROPOLITAN ELECTRICITY AUTHORITY ENHANCING SAFETY AND SUPPORT FOR SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY THAILAND NGERN TID LOR PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED TIDLOR'S COMMITMENT TO FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT THAILAND PANDUIT CORP PANDUIT SKILLS CHANGE LIVES CAMPAIGN SINGAPORE PRESIDENT CHAIN STORE CORPORATION 7-ELEVEN AS A GOOD NEIGHBOR ADVANCING SUSTAINABILITY LITERACY THROUGH READING TAIWAN PROVINCIAL ELECTRICITY AUTHORITY PEA EV BOAT FOR COMMUNITY THAILAND PT PERTAMINA EP DONGGI MATINDOK FIELD KOKOLOMBOI LESTARI INDONESIA PT PERTAMINA EP PAPUA FIELD INDIGENOUS COMMUNITY SUSTAINABLE FOREST MANAGEMENT IN MALASIGI TRADITIONAL VILLAGE (MATA HATI MALASIGI) INDONESIA PT PERTAMINA EP RANTAU FIELD SINAR PELITA INDONESIA PT PERTAMINA GEOTHERMAL ENERGY TBK AREA KAMOJANG GEMAH KARSA INDONESIA PT PERTAMINA HULU ENERGI WEST MADURA OFFSHORE REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE IN ECO EDU FARMING PROGRAM INDONESIA PT PUPUK ISKANDAR MUDA PESONA PAYA NIE INDONESIA PT PUPUK KALIMANTAN TIMUR PKT BERSERI (SUSTAINABLE, PROSPEROUS, AND INDEPENDENT BULUTANA AGRICULTURE) INDONESIA PT TRAKINDO UTAMA TRAKINDO EDUCATIONAL EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM (CO-OP & GENERASI) INDONESIA PT VALE INDONESIA TBK PONDATA'S PINEAPPLE AGROTOURISM INDONESIA PT. PUPUK SRIWIDJAJA PALEMBANG SELF-RELIANT PESANTREN PROGRAM INDONESIA ROX GROUP ROX SHARE – ROX GROUP'S ANNUAL CSR PROGRAM VIETNAM SAN MIGUEL GLOBAL POWER HOLDINGS CORP. SMGP SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS PHILIPPINES SINOPAC FINANCIAL HOLDINGS COMPANY LIMITED HOME FROM ABOVE: RESPECTING RURAL CHILDREN'S PERSPECTIVES TAIWAN STANDARD CHARTERED BANK (TAIWAN) LIMITED FUTUREMAKERS: YOUTH EMPLOYMENT EMPOWERMENT TAIWAN TAIPEI 101 LANDLORD RECRUITS TENANTS FOR SUSTAINABILITY: CREATING AN ESG ECOSYSTEM TOGETHER WITH TAIPEI 101 THROUGH GLOBAL PARTNERSHIP TAIWAN TAIWAN BUSINESS BANK GROWING HOPE TOGETHER — TBB SUPPORTING SMES TOWARD SUSTAINABLE FUTURE. TAIWAN TAIWAN DEPOSITORY & CLEARING CORPORATION AGING WELL TOGETHER TAIWAN TSH BIOPHARM EMPOWERED JOURNEYS: RECLAIMING CHOICE AND DIGNITY TAIWAN INVESTMENT IN PEOPLE CATEGORY ORGANIZATION WINNING ESG PROGRAM COUNTRY BINH TIEN CONSUMER GOODS MANUFACTURING LTD. CO. HAPPY BITI'S – FOSTERING A CULTURE OF HAPPINESS VIETNAM CATHAY UNITED BANK CO., LTD. FORGING BANI GENERATION TALENT: CATHAY TALENT RESILIENCE PROGRAM TAIWAN ELECTRICITY GENERATING PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED KHANOM LEARNING CENTER THAILAND KRUNGTHAI BANK PCL KRUNGTHAI BANK EMPLOYEE WELL-BEING INITIATIVES THAILAND NAN SHAN LIFE INSURANCE EMPOWERING EVERY TEAM WITH DIGITAL TOOLS TAIWAN PACIFIC SOGO DEPARTMENT STORES CO., LTD. EMPOWERING PEOPLE ENRICHING WORK TAIWAN PRESIDENT CHAIN STORE CORPORATION CREATING A NEW DEI-FRIENDLY WORKPLACE CULTURE TAIWAN PT KALIMANTAN PRIMA PERSADA KPP MINING TALENTVERSE INDONESIA SINOPAC FINANCIAL HOLDINGS COMPANY LIMITED TOMORROW, TRANSFORMATION, TOGETHER: SINOPAC'S PATH TO THE BEST WORKPLACE TAIWAN STANDARD CHARTERED BANK (TAIWAN) LIMITED BEST BANK FOR DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION TAIWAN TAIWAN LIFE INSURANCE CO., LTD. INSURANCE PROFESSIONAL SUSTAINABLE CULTIVATION PROGRAM TAIWAN TAIWAN POWER COMPANY SHAPING AND PASSING ON: TAIPOWER'S BROAD VISION FOR TALENT TAIWAN THAI CITY ELECTRIC CO., LTD. THE SCHOLARSHIP PROJECT OF THAI CITY ELECTRIC CO., LTD. THAILAND THAI LIFE INSURANCE PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED TLI: ENHANCING OPPORTUNITY CREATING CAREERS THAILAND UNION COMMERCIAL BANK PLC (UCB) TOWARDS SUSTAINABLE TALENT DEVELOPMENT CAMBODIA HEALTH PROMOTION CATEGORY ORGANIZATION WINNING ESG PROGRAM COUNTRY AIA THAILAND AIA SHARING A LIFE 12 THAILAND C&G ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (THAILAND) CO., LTD. 'WITH LOVE, WE CAN' FOUNDATION DONATES 4 EMERGENCY AMBULANCES THAILAND CATHAY UNITED BANK CO., LTD. WITH CATHAY AS GUARDIAN, HEALTH IS SUSTAINED TAIWAN FAR EASTERN DEPARTMENT STORES LTD. EMPLOYEE WELLNESS UP, TOWARDS A HAPPY WORKPLACE TAIWAN PACIFIC SOGO DEPARTMENT STORES CO., LTD. HOME-COOKED PLANET-FRIENDLY TAIWAN PT KALIMANTAN PRIMA PERSADA HEALTH, SAFETY, AND WELL-BEING FOR ALL INDONESIA TAIWAN LIFE INSURANCE CO., LTD. TAIWAN LIFE WELLNESS CONCIERGE TAIWAN GREEN LEADERSHIP CATEGORY ORGANIZATION WINNING ESG PROGRAM COUNTRY C&G ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (THAILAND) CO., LTD. SUAN LAPHAPHIROM LANDSCAPE ENHANCEMENT PROJECT THAILAND CHUGAI PHARMA TAIWAN FROM FIELD TO HEALING: A SUSTAINABLE HERB CULTIVATION INITIATIVE TAIWAN CKPOWER PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED HINGHOI: PRESERVING AND RESTORING NATURAL RESOURCES THAILAND ELECTRICITY GENERATING PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED EGCO GROUP PATHWAY TOWARDS NET ZERO THAILAND ENERGY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION EDC'S BINHI COMMUNITREE PHILIPPINES EXTENDMAX VIETNAM COMPANY LIMITED DRIVING GREEN TRANSITION THROUGH ENERGY LABELS VIETNAM FARGLORY LIFE INSURANCE CO.,LTD. ZERO CARBON OPERATION PROGRAM TAIWAN GREENFEED VIET NAM CORPORATION GREEN TRANSFORMATION VIETNAM GSM GREEN AND SMART MOBILITY GO GREEN GLOBAL VIETNAM HOTAI FINANCE CORPORATION HFC ACT 4 GREEN: ACTION FOR CARBON REDUCTION TAIWAN J&V ENERGY TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. REDEFINING SUSTAINABILITY: LEADING A NEW NET-ZERO FUTURE THROUGH DIVERSE GREEN ENERGY. TAIWAN JORAKAY CORPORATION CO.,LTD. JORAKAY GREEN EARTH THAILAND JOY~NOSTALG GROUP (RAEMULAN LANDS, INC.) PASINARAW: THE FIRST UTILITY-GRADE SOCIALIZED HOUSING SOLAR ROOFTOP PARK IN THE WORLD PHILIPPINES KGI LIFE INSURANCE CO., LTD. LOW-CARBON TRANSITION AND RESPONSIBLE FINANCE TAIWAN LPBANK SUSTAINABILITY IN ACTION: LPBANK'S GREEN BANKING INNOVATIONS VIETNAM NESTLÉ TAIWAN LEADING THE WAY TO A WASTE-FREE FUTURE TAIWAN PACIFIC SOGO DEPARTMENT STORES CO., LTD. DECARBONIZE TODAY SUSTAINABLE TOMORROW TAIWAN PRESIDENT CHAIN STORE CORPORATION SUSTAINABLE SUPPLY CHAIN PLASTIC REDUCTION ACTION TAIWAN PT DAYA INTIGUNA YASA TBK (MR.D.I.Y. INDONESIA) CLEAN ACTION MOVEMENT MR.D.I.Y. FOR INDONESIA INDONESIA PT VALE INDONESIA TBK ECO-MATERIAL TERAK SOROWAKO (ECO-TERAKO) INDONESIA SAN MIGUEL GLOBAL POWER HOLDINGS CORP. SMGP ESG ROADMAP PHILIPPINES TAIPEI 101 SUSTAINABILITY & WELLBEING IN SUPERTALL: PIONEERING GREEN LEADERSHIP AT TAIPEI 101 TAIWAN TAIWAN LIFE INSURANCE CO., LTD. HAI LONG WIND FARM PROJECT FINANCING TAIWAN TAIWAN POWER COMPANY POWERING OCEAN PROTECTION FOR ECOLOGICAL BALANCE TAIWAN THAI KOON STEEL CO., LTD. THAIKOON FOR THAI ELEPHANTS. THAILAND TSH BIOPHARM SOWING WITH HEART: A PROMISE FROM LAND TO HEALTH TAIWAN VINCOM RETAIL JOINT STOCK COMPANY VIETNAM'S LEADING GREEN SHOPPING MALL SYSTEM VIETNAM VNU EXHIBITIONS ASIA PACIFIC CO., LTD. SMALL STEPS, MEANINGFUL IMPACT BY VNU ASIA PACIFIC THAILAND WATSONS PERSONAL CARE STORES (TAIWAN) WATSONS TAIWAN GO GREEN: SUSTAINABLE LIVING PRACTICES TAIWAN CORPORATE GOVERNANCE CATEGORY ORGANIZATION WINNING ESG PROGRAM COUNTRY ASIA CEMENT CORPORATION ASIA CEMENT ENHANCING CORPORATE GOVERNANCE & UPHOLDING INTEGRITY TAIWAN BANK FOR AGRICULTURE AND AGRICULTURAL COOPERATIVES (BAAC) STRENGTHENING RESILIENCE FOR SUSTAINABLE RURAL DEVELOPMENT THAILAND FUBON LIFE INSURANCE FUBON LIFE EXCELLENCE IN SUSTAINABLE GOVERNANCE PROJECT TAIWAN KRUNGTHAI BANK PCL SUSTAINABLE KRUNGTHAI INITIATIVE (KRUNGTHAI KUNNATHAM) THAILAND OCEAN LIFE INSURANCE PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED SUSTAINABLE WITH LOVE THAILAND PROVINCIAL ELECTRICITY AUTHORITY MOO BAN CHOR-SA-ARD THAILAND ROX GROUP COMPREHENSIVE CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AT ROX VIETNAM TELIN GOVERNANCE ENHANCEMENT ON DATA PROTECTION INDONESIA CIRCULAR ECONOMY LEADERSHIP CATEGORY ORGANIZATION WINNING ESG PROGRAM COUNTRY HIWIN TECHNOLOGIES CORP. ECO SOLUTIONS FOR GREEN TAIWAN TH GROUP JOINT STOCK COMPANY GREEN RENEWAL FROM FARM TO FACTORY: TH GROUP'S MODEL FOR INTEGRATED CIRCULAR AGRICULTURE VIETNAM CORPORATE SUSTAINABILITY REPORTING CATEGORY ORGANIZATION WINNING ESG PROGRAM COUNTRY BJC BIG C BRING UP BETTER LIFE FOR ALL THAILAND CPC CORPORATION, TAIWAN DRIVING GREEN ENERGY, CPC IS FORWARD SUSTAINABLY TAIWAN CTCI GROUP GUARDIAN OF SUSTAINABLE EARTH: EMBRACING A BOLD SHIFT TOWARD SUSTAINABILITY TAIWAN ELECTRICITY GENERATING AUTHORITY OF THAILAND EGAT SUSTAINABILITY REPORT 2023 THAILAND EUPE CORPORATION BERHAD FY2024 SUSTAINABILITY REPORT MALAYSIA FAR EASTERN DEPARTMENT STORES LTD. SUSTAIN FOR A GOOD LIFE TAIWAN FARGLORY LIFE INSURANCE CO.,LTD. 2023 FGLIFE SUSTAINABILITY REPORT TAIWAN FORMOSA SOLAR RENEWABLE POWER GROUP 2023 CORPORATE SUSTAINABILITY REPORT TAIWAN FUBON LIFE INSURANCE FUBON LIFE INSURANCE 2023 CORPORATE SUSTAINABILITY REPORT TAIWAN METROPOLITAN ELECTRICITY AUTHORITY CREATING A DECARBONIZING SOCIETY FOR ALL THAILAND NAN SHAN LIFE INSURANCE NAN SHAN LIFE 2024 SUSTAINABILITY REPORT TAIWAN PROVINCIAL ELECTRICITY AUTHORITY SUSTAINABILITY REPORT 2023 THAILAND SINOPAC FINANCIAL HOLDINGS COMPANY LIMITED TOGETHER, A BETTER LIFE. TAIWAN UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORPORATION 2023 UMC SUSTAINABILITY REPORT TAIWAN About Enterprise Asia Enterprise Asia is a non-governmental organization in pursuit of creating an Asia that is rich in entrepreneurship as an engine toward sustainable and progressive economic and social development within a world of economic equality. Its two pillars of existence are investment in people and responsible entrepreneurship. Enterprise Asia works with governments, NGOs and other organizations to promote competitiveness and entrepreneurial development, in uplifting the economic status of people across Asia and in ensuring a legacy of hope, innovation and courage for the future generation. Please visit for more information. About Asia Responsible Enterprise Awards (AREA) The Asia Responsible Enterprise Awards program recognizes and honors Asian businesses for championing sustainable and responsible entrepreneurship in the categories of Green Leadership, Investment in People, Health Promotion, Social Empowerment, Corporate Governance, Circular Economy Leadership, Corporate Sustainability Reporting, and Responsible Business Leadership. For more information, visit: About the International CSR & Sustainability (ICS) Summit The International CSR & Sustainability (ICS) Summit is a series of annual events in Asia where thought leaders and sustainability practitioners from diverse sectors converge to ignite powerful conversations about ESG and sustainability practices. The summits aim to be the gateway to the forefront of ESG and sustainability by presenting a global platform to create and strengthen ties, educate and inspire ESG integration in business practices, as well as brainstorm and explore solutions for key global sustainability challenges. Enterprise Asia is proud to be a part of the effort to strengthen and shape Asia to be a more inclusive, responsible and sustainable socio-economic market. Please visit for more information.
Bangkok Post
3 days ago
- Business
- Bangkok Post
81 ESG Champions Honoured at Asia Responsible Enterprise Awards 2025
The Asia Responsible Enterprise Awards (AREA) 2025 honoured 81 outstanding ESG champions driving Asia's shift toward a regenerative economy. Presented by regional NGO Enterprise Asia, the AREA is recognised as the gold standard for ESG and sustainability excellence in the region. The awards ceremony was graced by H.E. Mr. Pichai Naripthaphan, Thailand's Minister of Commerce, and H.E. Mr. Varavongsa Ramangkura, Thailand's Vice Minister for Commerce, highlighting the vital role of cross-sector collaboration and government support in advancing sustainable, inclusive growth. The AREA has assessed over 6,000 ESG programs to date and remains a key platform for recognising responsible and inclusive businesses. This year's awardees have positively impacted over 3 million lives in Asia, highlighting the significant role of responsible business in driving lasting change. In his welcome address, Datuk William Ng, Vice Chairman of Enterprise Asia, highlighted the urgency of moving beyond sustainability toward a regenerative economy. He called on businesses to become active contributors to restoring ecosystems, uplifting communities, and creating inclusive, resilient economies. Since its establishment in 2011, the AREA has honoured businesses across diverse industries through eight distinctive categories: Social Empowerment, Investment in People, Health Promotion, Green Leadership, Corporate Governance, Circular Economy Leadership, Corporate Sustainability Reporting, and Responsible Business Leadership. This year, over 350 submissions across 19 countries and markets underwent a rigorous judging process based on relevance, effectiveness and reach, and sustainability. Among the recipients of the Responsible Business Leadership Category, which recognises visionary leaders driving responsible entrepreneurship, are Joseph N.C. Huang, Chairman of Financial Holding Company; Shi-kuan, Chen, Chairman of SinoPac Financial Holdings Company Limited; SC Chien, President of United Microelectronics Corporation. Notable awardees in other categories include Thailand's Central Retail Corporation PCL, Greenfeed Viet Nam Corporation, Indonesia's PT Pertamina, the Philippines' San Miguel Global Power Holdings Corp. under the Social Empowerment Category; Taiwan Power Company, and Cambodia's Union Commercial Bank PLC (UCB) under the Investment in People Category; AIA Thailand, Taiwan's Far Eastern Department Stores Ltd., and Indonesia's PT Kalimantan Prima Persada under the Health Promotion Category; the Philippines' Energy Development Corporation, Vietnam's LPBank, Nestlé Taiwan, and Indonesia's PT Daya Intiguna Yasa Tbk (Mr.D.I.Y. Indonesia) under the Green Leadership Category; Taiwan's Asia Cement Corporation, Thailand's Bank For Agriculture And Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC), Vietnam's ROX Group under the Corporate Governance Category; Taiwan's Hiwin Technologies Corp. and Vietnam's TH Group Joint Stock Company under the Circular Economy Leadership Category; Thailand's BJC Big C and Electricity Generating Authority Of Thailand, and CPC Corporation Taiwan under the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Category. Please view the full list of winners here:
The Sun
5 days ago
- Automotive
- The Sun
Green SM recognized for green leadership at AREA 2025
BANGKOK, THAILAND - Media OutReach Newswire - 28 June 2025 - Green SM, Southeast Asia's first all-electric ride-hailing platform, developed by Vietnam's Green and Smart Mobility Joint Stock Company (GSM), has been awarded Green Leadership at the prestigious Asia Responsible Enterprise Awards (AREA) 2025 held in Bangkok. The recognition celebrates Green SM's pioneering role in shaping a sustainable transportation ecosystem in Vietnam and expanding its green mobility model across the region. Founded in 2011 by Enterprise Asia, AREA is among the most respected awards in Asia for corporate sustainability, innovation, and social responsibility. The 2025 theme, 'A Necessary Shift to a Regenerative Economy,' highlights the growing expectation for businesses to restore ecosystems and deliver sustainable value to communities. Green SM stood out in the Green Leadership category for its scalable and inclusive approach to electrifying urban transport. The company operates its own fleet of electric vehicles, while also offering a technology platform – the Green SM Platform, allowing individual VinFast EV owners to join the service. In addition, Green SM also partners with traditional taxi operators to support their transition to electric vehicles. Together, these three components form a flexible, open ecosystem that accelerates the shift toward green mobility in Vietnam and beyond. 'Sustainability at Green SM goes beyond strategy. It is deeply embedded in our everyday decisions, our culture, and how we grow,' said Ms. Phan Thi Hong Dung, Director of Training and Culture Development at GSM, at the award ceremony. 'We believe that a truly sustainable model only works when every individual within the ecosystem chooses to live green, work green, and serve their community with kindness and responsibility. Each ride with Green SM not only helps reduce emissions but also encourages positive habits and sets new standards for sustainable living in society. We are proud that Green SM's journey toward global expansion has been recognized on such a prominent platform in Asia.' The award marks a significant milestone in Green SM's broader 'Go Green Global' journey. This recognition goes beyond a single Vietnamese enterprise. It reflects Vietnam's growing potential to drive innovation, scale impactful solutions, and contribute a long-term ecosystem perspective to the global green transformation. In just two years, the company has expanded beyond Vietnam into Laos, Indonesia, and the Philippines, completing more than 300 million trips, covering 1.7 billion zero-emission kilometers. The total reduction in CO₂ emissions is estimated at over 211,000 tons, equivalent to the annual carbon absorption capacity of approximately 3,200 hectares of forest. Back home in Vietnam, the company leads the electric taxi market with nearly 40% market share and has partnered with nearly 100 local transport businesses to support their electrification journeys. Big local names such as G7 Taxi, Mai Linh, Lado Taxi, and En Vang have joined the effort with 19 companies fully converting their fleets to electric vehicles. This marks a defining shift: green mobility is no longer an alternative, but a new standard in modern urban transport. With operations now spanning four Southeast Asian countries, Green SM is the second-largest ride-hailing brand in the region and the only one powered entirely by electric vehicles. Its ability to operate efficiently across diverse markets with varying infrastructure and user behaviors is a strong testament to the company's capacity for large-scale deployment, high adaptability, and strategic regional vision as a Vietnamese brand.
