The 16th Annual Global CSR & ESG Summit and Awards 2024: Celebrating sustainable leadership and innovation

The 16th Annual Global CSR & ESG Summit and Awards 2024: Celebrating sustainable leadership and innovation

Hanoi, Vietnam, April 30, 2024 - The 16th Annual Global CSR & ESG Summit and Awards 2024 came to a triumphal close yesterday, April 25, at the Novotel Hanoi, Thai Ha, Vietnam, marking another milestone for the world’s longest-running thought leadership platform on sustainability and the realms of corporate social responsibility (CSR) and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives.

Hosted by The Pinnacle Group International together with co-organiser the Sustainable Technology Centre, the conference gathered nearly 800 delegates from across Asia for two days of networking and activities, culminating in the Global CSR & ESG Summit (all day) and Awards (early evening). With thought leaders from various industries and hundreds of senior executives and CSR & ESG professionals from around the world, everyone could leave with something.

The event featured insightful discussions, engaging panels and thought-provoking keynotes, delving into pressing issues such as climate action, diversity and inclusion, ethical governance and community engagement. Attendees gained valuable perspectives and actionable insights, fostering new relationships and collaborations to drive positive change across sectors.

Summit highlights

Opening: Mr Matthias Gelber, known as the ‘Green Man’ for his commitment to sustainability as well as an iconic green batik, officially opened the Summit.

Keynote: Ms. Aparna Rajesh, a Consultant in Sustainability & Academic Interface for Tata Consultancy Services, “How Corporations Can Leverage Employee Talent, Business Models and Assets to Create the Deep Impact that Drives Transformational Change,” an inspiring keynote.

Topic: Ms. Rohini Samtani, Sustainability Solutions Manager at S&P Global Sustainable1, led a discussion on “ESG Ratings and Transparency: Advancing Sustainable Finance.”

Panel: Prof Dr Geoffrey Williams, Founder & Director, Williams Business Consultancy Sdn Bhd, leader on “Opportunity and Risk: Linking ESG to Strategy for the Creation and Preservation of Sustainable Long-Term Value,” with panel Mr Ts Mahmood Long from Sarawak Energy, Mr Andika Dwi Saputra from Evermos, Ms Vu Tra My from Home Credit Vietnam, and Mr Rahul Gupta from McKinsey & Company.

Topic: Ms Le Thuy Anh, CEO of Vinmec Healthcare Systems, spoke on “Enhancing Healthcare Accessibility and Sustainability”, featuring insights into Vinmec’s dedication to the principles of CSR & ESG.

Panel: Dr Stefan Phang, Global Director for Sustainability and Creating Shared Value at Solenis, leader on “Governance, from Good to Exceptional: Advocating for Diverse Talent through Actions, Not Just Words,” welcoming panellists Dr Ir William L Nolten from ReXil Asia, Ms Nusheen Masters from Tata Consultancy Services, Mr Florian Johannes Beranek from the Central & Eastern European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam, and Mr Victor Dulait, Belgian-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (BeluxCham).

Topic: Mr. Lokender Singh and Mr. Desmond Soh, Co-founders of Nutri-Buddy Private Limited, animating “Sustainable Food Practices: Essential ESG Factors for the Food & Beverages Industry.”

Prof Dr Richard David Hames, Founder & Executive Director of the Centre for the Future, Fellow at the World Academy of Art & Science, and Advisor to the Sustainable Technology Centre, ended the event by encouraging attendees to continue their efforts towards CSR and ESG initiatives, emphasising that continuous efforts will improve the world, contribute to making it a better place.

Pinnacle wishes to extend its sincere gratitude to co-organiser Sustainable Technology Centre for their unwavering support and dedication to making this summit a resounding success. Their commitment to sustainability and technological innovation has been instrumental in advancing our shared mission.

We are indebted to our sponsors, S&P Global Market Intelligence, and Nutri-Buddy Private Limited, whose generous support has played a pivotal role in bringing this event to fruition. Their commitment to promoting sustainable practices and corporate responsibility exemplifies the spirit of the summit.

The 16th Annual Global CSR & ESG Awards 2014

Guest of Honour: Mr Pham The Dung, Deputy Director General, State Agency for Technology Innovation (SATI), Vietnam Ministry of Science & Technology (MOST), with Ms Dang Ngoc Han, Miss Vietnam 2010. An Ao Dai designer, Deputy Director of Ninh Van Bay JSC and Founder & CEO of Ao Dai Ngoc Han.

The Awards Categories for 2024 are:

  • Best Environmental Excellence
  • Best Community Programme
  • Provision of Literacy & Education
  • Empowerment Of Women
  • Best Workplace Practises
  • CSR & ESG Leadership
  • Product Excellence
  • Best CEO
  • Best PR & IR Teams

We aim to recognise companies at the forefront of their industries. For 2024, additional Award Categories are:

  • Best in Thailand
  • Best in Indonesia
  • Best in Cambodia
  • Best in Viet Nam
  • Best in Philippines

Winners of the 16th Annual Global CSR & ESG Awards 2024:

Best Environmental Excellence Award

o Market Cap: US$1 Billion and above
- Platinum: Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad, MY
- Gold: PT Pertamina Hulu Energi Offshore North West Java, ID
- Silver: PT Chandra Asri Pacific Tbk, ID
- Bronze: PT Astra International Tbk, ID

o Market Cap: US$500 million to US$1 billion
- Platinum: PT Pertamina Patra Niaga Fuel Terminal Sanggaran, ID
- Gold: PT TEP Indonesia, ID

o Market Cap: Less than US$500 Million
- Platinum: PT Kilang Pertamina Internasional Refinery Unit II Sei Pakning, ID
- Gold: PT Kilang Pertamina Internasional Refinery Unit IV Cilacap, ID
- Silver: PT Pertamina Patra Niaga Integrated Terminal Wayame, ID
- Bronze: Hope Foundation, MY

Best Community Programme Award

o Market Cap US$1 billion and above
- Platinum: Vinmec Healthcare System, VN
- Gold: PT Pertamina Patra Niaga Regional Sumbagsel, ID
PT Adaro Minerals Indonesia, ID
Sanofi, VN
PT Chandra Asri Pacific Tbk, ID
PT Pertamina Patra Niaga AFT Supadio, ID
- Silver: San Miguel Corporation, PH
PT Pertamina DPPU Juanda, ID
Pertamina Hulu Energi Offshore North West Java, ID
Sarawak Energy Berha, MY
- Bronze: Pertamina EP Sukowati Field Corp, ID
PT Pertamina Patra Niaga, Integrated Terminal Pontianak, ID
PT Pertamina Patra Niaga, Integrated Terminal Surabaya, ID

o Market Cap US$500 Million to US$1 billion
- Platinum: PT Pertamina Patra Niaga Integrated Terminal Balikpapan, ID
- Gold: PT Kalimantan Prima Persada, ID
- Silver: Thanh Thanh Cong - Bien Hoa JSC (TTC AgriS), VN
- Bronze: Samsung Electronics Vietnam Co., Ltd , VN

o Market Cap less than US$500 million
- Platinum: PT Badak NGL, ID
- Gold: PT Kilang Pertamina Internasional Refinery, Unit II Sei Pakning, ID Smilegate Foundation, Diversey Viet Nam, ID
PT Kilang Pertamina Internasional Refinery, Unit VI Balongan, ID
PT Pertamina Patra Niaga, Fuel Terminal Maos, ID
- Silver: PT Pertamina Patra Niaga, Integrated Terminal Cilacap, ID
PT Pertamina Patra Niaga, Fuel Terminal Ternate, ID
PT Pertamina Patra Niaga, Fuel Terminal Rewulu, ID
PT Pertamina Patra Niaga, Integrated Terminal Semarang, ID
PT PLN Nusantara Power Up Gresik, ID
- Bronze: Indonesia Infrastructure Guarantee Fund, ID
Central Retail Thailand, TH
PT Pertamina Patra Niaga , Jawa Bagian Tengah DPPU, Ahmad Yani, ID

Excellence In Provisional Of Literacy & Education Award

o Market Cap US$1 Billion and above
- Platinum: Samsung Electronics Indonesia, ID
- Gold: Bridgestone Asia Pacific, PH
- Silver: PT Pertamina Hulu Mahakam, ID
- Bronze: Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad, MY

o Market Cap US$500 Million to US$1 billion
- Platinum: Samsung Electronics Vietnam Co., Ltd, VN
- Gold: PT Kalimantan Prima Persada, ID

o Market Cap less than US$500 Million
- Platinum: PT Kilang Pertamina, Internasional Refinery Unit IV Cilacap, ID
- Gold: PT Kilang Pertamina, Internasional Refinery Unit III Plaju, ID

Best Workplace Practices

o Market Cap US$1 billion and above
- Platinum: Vinmec Healthcare System, VN
- Gold: Danone Indonesia, ID

o Market Cap US$500 million to US$1 billion
- Pl Latinum: Thanh Thanh Cong - Bien Hoa JSC (TTC AgriS), VN

o Market Cap less than US$500 million
- Platinum: PT Kilang Pertamina, Internasional Refinery Unit II Sei Pakning, ID

Best CEO

o Market Cap Less than US$500 million
- Platinum: Indonesia Infrastructure Guarantee Fund, ID
- Gold: BHG Retail Trust Management Pte Ltd, SG

Empowerment of Women Award

o Market Cap US$1 Billion and above
- Platinum: Vinmec Healthcare System, VN
- Gold: Sarawak Energy Berhad, MY
- Silver: San Miguel Corporation, PH
- Bronze: Pt Agincourt Resources, ID

o Market Cap US$500 Million to US$1 billion
- Platinum: Thanh Thanh Cong - Bien Hoa JSC (TTC AgriS), VN

o Market Cap Less Than US$500 million
- Platinum: Bridgestone Asia Pacific, PH
- Gold: Evermos, ID
- Silver: Mahkota Medical Centre, VN

Product Excellence Award

o Market Cap US$1 Billion and above
- Platinum: Danone Indonesia, ID

o Market Cap US$500 Million to US$1 Billion
- Platinum: Thanh Thanh Cong - Bien Hoa JSC (TTC AgriS), VN

o Market Cap Less than US$500 Million
- Platinum: PT Kilang Pertamina, Internasional Refinery Unit IV Cilacap, ID
- Gold: PT Kilang Pertamina, Internasional Refinery Unit II Sei Pakning, ID
- Silver: PT Kilang Pertamina, Internasional Refinery Unit III Plaju, ID
- Bronze: PT Kilang Pertamina, Internasional Refinery Unit V Balikpapan, ID

CSR & ESG Leadership Award

o Market Cap US$1 Billion And Above
- Platinum: PT. Chandra Asri Pacific Tbk, ID
- Gold: TBS Energi Utama, ID
- Silver: PT Bank BTPN Tbk, ID
- Bronze: Tata Consultancy Services, PH

o Market Cap US$500 Million To US$1 Billion
- Platinum: Thanh Thanh Cong Bien Hoa JSC (TTC AgriS), VN
- Gold: Samsung Electronics Vietnam Co., Ltd, VN
- Silver: BHG Retail Trust Management Pte Ltd, SG

o Market Cap Less Than US$500 Million
- Platinum: Bank Rakyat, ID
- Gold: Diageo Vietnam, VN
- Silver: Home Credit Viet Nam, VN

Best Corporate Communications & Investor Relations Team Award

o Market Cap US$1 Billion and above
- Platinum: Danone Indonesia, ID

o Market Cap US$500 Million To US$1 Billion
- Platinum: Thanh Thanh Cong - Bien Hoa JSC (TTC AgriS), VN

o Market Cap Less Than US$500 Million
- Platinum: BHG Retail Trust Management Pte Ltd, SG

Best Country Excellence - Best in Cambodia

o Market Cap US$1 Billion And Above
- Platinum: NagaWorld Limited

o Market Cap Less Than US$500 Million
- Platinum: Prince Holding Group, CM

Best Country Excellence - Best in Thailand

o Market Cap less Than US$500 Million
- Platinum: Tata Consultancy Services

Best Country Excellence - Best In The Philippines

o Market Cap US$1 Billion and above
- Platinum: Tata Consultancy Services

Best Country Award - Best In Indonesia

o Market Cap Less Than US$500 Million
- Platinum: PT Kilang Pertamina Internasional Refinery Unit II Sei Pakning
- Gold: PT Kilang Pertamina Internasional Refinery Unit IV Cilacap
- Silver: PT Langgeng Kreasi Jayaprima (Diageo Indonesia)
- Bronze: PT Kilang Pertamina Internasional Refinery Unit V Balikpapan

o Market Cap US$1 Billion And Above
- Platinum: PT Astra International TBK
- Gold: PT Pertamina Hulu Energi Offshore North West Java
- Silver: PT Pertamina Patra Niaga SHAFTHI

Best Country Excellence - Best in Vietnam

o Market Cap US$1 Billion And Above
- Platinum: Vinmec Healthcare System

o Market Cap US$500 Million To US$1 Billion
- Platinum: T hanh Thanh Cong - Bien Hoa JSC (TTC AgriS)
- Gold: Samsung Electronics Vietnam Co., Ltd

o Market Cap less than US$500 Million
- Gold: Hope Foundation Platinum: FPT Digital

As we reflect on the success of the 16th Annual Global CSR & ESG Summit and Awards, we are inspired and energised to continue our collective efforts towards building a more sustainable and inclusive world. Together, we can create positive change that benefits present and future generations.

About Pinnacle Group

The Pinnacle Group International is a leader in the conference industry in Asia, designing and launching ground-breaking conferences and events. We pride ourselves in our ability to anticipate and read underlying socio-economic and investment trends in emerging and developed markets, creating brands and events to capture these opportunities and launching them with our clients and partners in regional and international markets. Our relentless pursuit of excellence in the business of connecting people and businesses across nations is derived from our core beliefs in improving lives, welfare and the status of societies. We are committed to supporting charitable ministries and projects for the betterment of humanity, while our staff and management commit time and resources to annual global missions and charities. Visit https://globalcsr.pinnaclegroup.global.

For further information:Ms Cyan Lee, Conference Manager,
The Pinnacle Group International
E: cyan@pinnaclegroup.global
T: +65 8222 2344

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