Asia Pacific CSR Council supported by UN Global Compact recently held Global Responsible Business Leadership Awards 2017

The objectives of the awards program were:

Winners Group Photo of the Awarda graced by Her Highness Tengku Muhaini, Princess of Pahang, The Honourable Senator Khairul Azwan and Strategic Partner, Brit Parking, Danai Spa and MCM Holding Ltd.
Winners Group Photo of the Awarda graced by Her Highness Tengku Muhaini, Princess of Pahang, The Honourable Senator Khairul Azwan and Strategic Partner, Brit Parking, Danai Spa and MCM Holding Ltd.
  • Recognizing leaders who excel in corporate sustainability and corporate responsibility giving them a competitive leadership advantage.
  • Recognizing  winners  who  serve  to  be  benchmarks  as  exemplar  of  sustainable business practices to other organizations in accordance to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
  • Creating  a  network  of  professionals  and  practitioners  committed  to  furthering  their sustainability agenda globally.

The Awards represent the most prestigious form of recognition for companies globally in Leadership, Corporate Responsibility and Corporate Sustainability. The criteria are not only well aligned to the Ten principles of the United Nations Global Compact, covering the areas of Environment, Human Rights, Labor Standards and Anti-Corruption but also recognize the organizations achieving triple bottom line success in relation to the 17 SDGs.

For the first time ever, the inaugural Global Responsible Business Leadership Awards aim s to recognize and celebrate the success of businesses and organizations, large and small and individual leaders in Corporate Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility. Achievements in over 36 categories including individual were  recognized and honored with its unique award respectively. Winners come from Singapore,India , the Philippines , Mainland China , Hong Kong , Europe , Australia , UAE etc.

The criteria for the nomination submission s included:

  • Materiality – To determine if applicant has considered relevant sustainability factors
  • Stakeholder Engagement – To determine if applicant has taken various stakeholder views and concerns into consideration
  • Economic – To assess performance with regard to mitigating impacts of sustainability trends on company finance s and contributing to both local and national economies
  • Environmental – To assess performance with regard to resource use, pollution, waste management, etc.
  • Social – To assess performance with regard to labor management, human rights and impact on society

The awards program aims to promote the concept of Corporate Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility as a holistic approach for development globally and enhances the awareness for sustainable development within the business community and society. It also aims to foster corporate transparency and reporting on best practices and achievement, and encourage  healthy competition among enterprises while they work towards continuous improvement of social and environmental performance which then leads to sustainable business behavior and economic success.

The event  was graced by Her Highness Tengku Muhaini Bte. Sultan Ahmad Shah , the Princess of Pahang State and attended by UN Global Compact representatives , members of Diplomatic Corps of the respective regional embassy, industry peers and members of the media. The event strategic partners were Brit Parking from UK and Max Capital Management Holding Ltd from Hong Kong .

We are very pleased to be associated with such a prestigious awards program ,” said Dato’ Abdul Razakthe Managing Director of Brit Parking, Malaysia regional office. Brit Parking, UK’s Help Me Park Gatwick and Cophall Gatwick Parking are London Gatwick Airport approved car parking companies. There  are fewer than  10 approved car parking operators for London Gatwick Airport. Approved car parking operators are  selected based on reliability  as well as whether or not they meet good trading and security park mark standards. Gatwick has revealed plans to become the UK’s first carbon neutral airport by the end of spring. Last year, Gatwick announced it would be the world’s first airport to recycle Category 1 waste at a dedicated, on-site waste plant. Plans are in motion to convert the waste into energy to heat the North Terminal.  “We view sustainability and responsibility as a very important component  of our business as we strive continuously to fulfill our promises to maximise investors’ return, while advocating sustainable business practices ,” added Dato’ Razak.

Max Shangkar, the Global Chief Executive Officer for Max Capital Management Holding Ltd said, “Only through accountable action  will businesses thrive. Businesses needs to align with SGDs goals to differentiate themselves from competitors so that they can re-align, re-position and re-invent  while seeking to expand in  growth sectors.

The Organising Chairman, Chris Daniel Wong further added, “The awards showcased global success stories on how businesses can be responsible and yet still achieve the triple bottom line of People, Planet and Profit. He further  noted that the awards and summit program will continue in other countries such asChina and the UK.

Further information is available at: http://asiapacificcsrcouncil.org  and www.grblawards.com.

List of Winners for Global Responsible Business Leadership Awards 2017

1

Limkokwing University of Creative Technology

Father of Responsible Innovation & Creative Education

2

Y.Bhg. Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Dr. Haji Yahaya Ibrahim

Lifetime Achievement Awards in Civil Service

3

Tata Group

Conglomerate Company of The Year

4

Jakel Group of Companies

Master Class Entrepreneur of The Year

5

Danai Spa

Master Class Women Entrepreneur of The Year

6

LSYMEDIA Group

Master Class SME Entrepreneurship

7

ARIANI Textiles & Manufacturing

Master Class Socially Responsible Leader

8

AirAsia

Master Class Aviation of The Year

9

Axiata Group

Master Class Best Sustainability Report

10

Brit Parking

Master Class Investment Excellence

11

Agrivo International Limited

Agricultural Investment Excellence

12

Abedeen Academy

Islamic Education Excellence

13

AGREA International

Agriculture Excellence

14

Asia Met Executive Education

Lifelong Learning & Training Excellence

15

China Harbour Engineering Company Ltd.

Engineering & Construction Excellence

16

Circle Corp Sdn. Bhd

Digital Media Excellence

17

De’Xandra

Fragrance Sector Excellence

18

D’Jungle People

Human Capital Development Excellence

19

Galactic Advance Engineering

Renewable Energy & Energy Saving

20

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ahcene Lahsasna

Islamic Financial Excellence

21

Great Eastern Life

Insurance Excellence

22

Hangzhou Chengtao Network Technology Co., Ltd

eCommerce Excellence

23

iPay88

ICT Business Strategy Excellence

24

IQI Holdings

Real Estate Excellence

25

Kulim (Malaysia) Berhad

Plantation Sector Excellence

26

Malay Mail

Editorial Excellence

27

Margarana DreamCity

World First Innergy Green City

28

Max Capital Management Holding Ltd

Global Investment & Advisory Firm Excellence

29

PETRONAS Dagangan Bhd

Rural Empowerment Excellence

30

Plummy Fashions Ltd (Bangladesh)

Textile Manufacturing Excellence

31

Real Estate Indonesia

Community Real Estate Excellence

32

REAL Education Group

Pre-School Education Excellence

33

Royal Asian Movie Awards (RAMA)

Film Production Excellence

34

Search International Group

Fashion Retailing Excellence

35

Yu Fung Hong Holdings Group Limited

Integrated Health Resort Excellence

36

Xiamen Zhongchuangzhigou Technology Co., Ltd.

High Technology Excellence

SOURCE Max Capital Management




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