Asia Pacific Business Council for Sustainability

Malaysia Outstanding Women Business Awards 2022
- 4 October 2022 I Putrajaya Marriott Hotel
The Malaysia Outstanding Women Business Awards 2022 represents the most prestigious form of recognition for companies and organizations on Women Leadership in business success and leadership in sustainability.
We seek to empower, educate and equip entrepreneurs with the knowledge, tools and wisdom who had been successful in creating and growing their businesses.

Malaysia's Economy Continues To Soar To Greater Heights
- 11 Mar 2022
Malaysia gained new economic growth with USD73.5 billion worth of approved investments in the manufacturing, services and primary sectors in 2021. The country remained an attractive investment destination for global and regional business expansion as total Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) ...

The Worldwide Sustainability & Energy Management Software Industry is Expected to Reach $2.5 Billion by 2027
- 11 Mar 2022
The Global Sustainability & Energy Management Software Market size was estimated at USD 1,070.03 million in 2020, is expected to reach USD 1,205.34 million in 2021, and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 13.01% to reach USD 2,519.04 million by 2027.

Sustainability is now counted as major pillar of export business: AEPC
- 10 Mar 2022
India has recently launched Project SURE - Sustainable Resolution - a firm commitment from the industry to move towards fashion that contributes to a clean environment. Apparel industry is aware that without sustainable supply chains, the fashion sector will become less viable

The importance of having a sustainable business culture
- 10 Mar 2022
The business world is overrun with buzzwords and catchphrases, and it’s easy to get jaded when new terms become the flavor of the week. But while most of them fade away just as quickly as they emerged, a small handful are actually meaningful and become a permanent part of the lexicon.

The importance of having a sustainable business culture
- 10 Mar 2022
The business world is overrun with buzzwords and catchphrases, and it’s easy to get jaded when new terms become the flavor of the week. But while most of them fade away just as quickly as they emerged, a small handful are actually meaningful and become a permanent part of the lexicon.

Sustainability starts with technology
- 17 Feb 2022
OVER the years, sustainability has become not just a corporate responsibility, but the pinnacle of what makes a business successful. As the timeline to achieve global climate targets gets shorter and shorter , what consumers truly value and expect from businesses is to focus on sustainable practices.

Why private companies can take the lead in making a positive environmental and social impact
- 17 Feb 2022
Everywhere one looks, the need to tackle a broad range of environmental, social, and governance issues is intensifying. But one set of actors that are critical to the move from lofty ESG commitments to real-world impact to answer that need often gets overlooked private companies.

Eka collaborates with Microsoft to drive sustainability for global enterprises
- 17 Feb 2022
Eka Software Solutions, a global leader in providing enterprise cloud solutions for the CFO's office, today announced that it is collaborating with Microsoft to offer a robust suite of solutions...

RM40b Semarak Niaga initiative ensures sustainability of business sector, says finance minister
- 16 Feb 2022
The Semarak Niaga programme with a value of RM40 billion is provided to restore the capability and ensure the viability of the business sector, particularly during the post-pandemic period, said Finance Minister Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz

Sime Darby Plantation to reimburse foreign workers from eight countries RM82m in recruitment fees
- 16 Feb 2022
Sime Darby Plantation (SDP) will reimburse its current and former foreign workers recruitment fees totalling RM82.02 million on Feb 17, following the company’s comprehensive audits both internally and by independent organisations

Moody’s: Apac’s growing investor demand provides fertile ground for sustainable bonds
- 16 Feb 2022
Asia-Pacific’s (Apac) large financing needs post-pandemic, and the region’s focus on carbon transition and other environmental, social and governance (ESG) risks will propel issuance of sustainable bonds, according to Moody’s Investors Service.

Govt to invest S$150m into Singapore's space R&D, says trade and industry minister
- 10 Feb 2022
The government will be investing S$150 million (RM468 million) into space research and development to develop Singapore’s space capabilities, Trade and Industry Minister Gan Kim Yong announced yesterday (February 9).

Analysts: Raising minimum wage won’t harm Malaysia’s economy; better price controls urgently needed instead
- 10 Feb 2022
“Given such progress and outlook, the minimum wage increase should not be frozen as this would derail wage growth over time,” said Juita.
“The government should strengthen distribution capacities and make grants available for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) ...

Bursa Malaysia inks MoU with HSBC Amanah to improve PLCs’ ESG adoption practices
- 10 Feb 2022
Bursa Malaysia Bhd and HSBC Amanah Malaysia Bhd has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on an initiative aimed at improving Malaysian public listed companies’ (PLCs) environmental, social and governance (ESG) adoption practices.

Emissions reduction poses greater challenge for shipowners - 08 Feb 2022
Reducing emissions will be a difficult task for the shipping industry because shipowners will continue to prioritise the need to maintain a low-cost transportation model, according to PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Malaysia.

Economist Impact's Sustainability Week Asia 2022 highlights the key sustainability trends and goals in the region towards a more equitable and sustainable future - 08 Feb 2022
Policymakers, businesses and thought leaders from major corporations will congregate online and at exclusive in-person sessions at Economist Impact's Sustainability Week Asia from February 14th to 17th 2022

Malaysia Airlines Excited To Continue Providing Europe-Asia Pacific Connectivity - 08 Feb 2022
Malaysia Airlines has been operating in a region that has had its long-haul services rocked since the rise of the pandemic. Despite the challenges that the aviation industry is facing in this field, the flag carrier of Malaysia is determined to maintain a strong connection between the United Kingdom and its home.

S'pore digital registry aims to help identify green companies
The platform, called the Greenprint ESG Registry, is being developed by Singapore financial technology firm Stacs in partnership with MAS. ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI
A digital platform backed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) aims to bring transparency to efforts by companies to cut ...

Banks in Asia-Pacific must ‘make up ground fast’ in implementing sustainability practices, according to Mazars study
Banks in the Asia-Pacific region need to “make up ground fast” in terms of implementing sustainability practices, as their global peers have made significant progress, according to a study by audit and advisory firm Mazars.

Asia's emissions-reduction plan for the world
The Ayala-owned South Luzon Thermal Energy Corporation (SLTEC) coal facility in Calaca, Batangas. The firm said the coal plant will be retired by 2040 and transitioned to cleaner technology
World leaders came together in Glasgow last November to map out a path to mitigate the worst effects of climate change

Malaysia Excellence Business Awards - 3 Dec 2019
The Malaysia Excellence Business Awards (MEBA) recognises companies in a variety of regional and global markets for demonstrating outstanding achievement and superior performance in areas such as leadership, technological innovation, customer service, and strategic product development.

Global Business Leadership Awards - 25 April 2019
Thirty-two winners were crowned during the recently held 2019 Global Business Leadership Awards with winner spanning all over the region. The Award were in conjunction with the 11th Asia Pacific CSR Council Forum, themed “Advocating Sustainability as the New Normal for Business Growth”.

CYBERJAYA, 16 AUGUST 2018 – The United Nations Global Compact Network Malaysia was pleased to support the recent Sustainable Housing Futures Conference which was organised by the Asia Pacific CSR Council and Limkokwing University of Creative Technology. Themed “The New Urban Agenda”, the programme was supported by the Ministry of Housing and Local Government

SHAH ALAM, 6 DECEMBER 2018 – The CEO Innovative Disruption Forum which was held in conjunction with the Malaysia Excellence Business Awards 2018 was co-organised by Malaysia Digital Chamber of Commerce (MDCC) and The Leadership Post and supported by the Ministry of Federal Territories Malaysia and United Nations Global Compact Network Malaysia (UNGC).

CYBERJAYA, 16 AUGUST 2018 – The United Nations Global Compact Network Malaysia was pleased to support the recent Sustainable Housing Futures Conference which was organised by the Asia Pacific CSR Council and Limkokwing University of Creative Technology. Themed “The New Urban Agenda”, the programme was supported by the Ministry of Housing and Local Government

The Asia Pacific CSR Council supported by the United Nations Global Compact Network Malaysia and My Events Turnkey organised the Leadership Forum to Advance The UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) among SME's. The conference was hosted at iSpace, Level 9, Plaza VADS, Taman Tun Dr.Ismail, Kuala Lumpur..

The Award were in conjunction with the 10th Asia Pacific CSR Forum, themed 'Unlocking the Business Potential in Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), organised by Asia Pacific CSR Council and Institute of Sustainability

Maintaining the streak of acknowledgement and recognition, LeBLANC adds on another well deserving recognition when the organisation was acknowledged and recognised with the Commonwealth Excellence recognition

Limkokwing University proudly hosted the 2017 Commonwealth Youth Summit on 4 & 5 November 2017, organised by the Commonwealth Youth Council in partnership with the Commonwealth Secretariat and the Malaysian Government.

Asia Pacific CSR Council and Malaysia Digital Chamber of Commerce (MDCC) organizing the inaugural Sustainable Urban Transport Summit on 5-6 September 2017 at Matrade Exhibition & Convention Centre, Kuala Lumpur.,

Malaysia won the Excellence in Commercial Trucking Safety award at a ceremony held in conjunction with the Sustainable Urban Transport Summit 2017. The award was presented to Scania Malaysia by Transport Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai..

We live in significant times. In 2015, the United Nations (UN) evolved the Millennium Development Goals by adopting the Sustainable Development Goals. In 2016, the UN formulated the Paris Climate Agreement and 194 nations had signed it by 2017.

Exclusive: Cees’t Hart says mantra he lives by is ‘reduce, reuse, recycle and rethink’ In June Carlsberg launched a campaign to crack down on its carbon footprint and water waste..

But changes also need to be made on a larger scale. Some bodies recognise this. Faced with the growing social and environmental costs of industrial farming, the European Union adopted

“Soil, not grapes, is the latest must-know when choosing a wine,” Bloomberg has proclaimed. Meanwhile, wine writer Alice Feiring has published a book which helps drinkers choose their tipple.

In the face of climate change, deforestation and biodiversity loss, creating a sustainable version of civilization is one of humanity’s most urgent tasks. But when confronting this immense challenge,

Important new research released ahead of World Oceans Day exposes the widespread practice of killing aquatic mammals such as dolphins, sea lions, seals and otters for use as bait

Marine organisms have evolved to thrive in various ocean environments, resulting in unique adaptations that make them the object of commercial interest. Researchers from the Stockholm Resilience Centre

Asia Pacific Business Council for Sustainability

(formerly known as Asia Pacific CSR Council)

The purpose of the council is to advance the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations. Working hand in hand with local enterprises and NGOs, the council contributes to, and supports the advancement of business sustainability in the Asia Pacific private and public sector.

The Council defines Corporate Sustainability as a company’s belief that the true measure of its wealth is directly linked to its efforts to better its employees and the communities in which it does business. Actions driving corporate citizenship are fluid and effortless as they are embedded in the organization’s value system. While many companies’ sustainable efforts started with a focus on employee and society welfare, this is only one aspect of sustainability. A holistic approach to sustainability embodies consistent work in the following areas: Diversity & Inclusion, Environmental Sustainability, Governance, Organizational Health and Philanthropy.

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