Awards News
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Shawntel Nieto joins CSRWorks as Philippines country managerAs country manager for the Philippines, Nieto will lead the firm’s strategic direction, public and client relations and operations in the country. -
Eco-Business wins journalism awards for work on data centres and Singapore's forestsCarbon & Climate
Eco-Business wins journalism awards for work on data centres and Singapore's forests
Eco-Business has been recognised at the WAN-IFRA Asian Digital Media Awards 2021 for its work on the climate impact of data centres and the push to protect Singapore's remaining forests.
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Japanese companies defy pandemic to lead Asia in ranking of world’s most sustainable corporationsCSR
Japanese companies defy pandemic to lead Asia in ranking of world’s most sustainable corporations
Japanese firms made up five out of 17 companies from the Asia Pacific that made it to Corporate Knights' Global 100 Index of the world's most sustainable corporations. Tokyo-based drugmaker Eisai, in 16th place, was the top Asian firm. -
Five years after the earthquake, can Nepal rebuild sustainably?The annual Ashden Awards highlight the world's next climate champions. One of them is Build up Nepal, a social enterprise that empowers female rural entrepreneurs to create jobs and rebuild Nepal's post-disaster infrastructure.
Awards Opinion
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Ego versus eco—is vanity compromising the impact of Asia's sustainability leaders?– Does the ego of sustainability practitioners matter, as long as they are achieving impact? Or does the pursuit of recognition undermine the good work being done in the world’s most important region for sustainable business? -
Indigenous leadership delivers natural climate solutions– Indigenous communities, like the Sungai Utik Dayak Iban Longhouse community in Indonesia, are guardians of the land on which they reside. Across the world, there is growing recognition of their work towards protecting the environment and mitigating climate change. -
If he were alive today, Alfred Nobel would have wanted an environment prize– University of Southampton lecturer James Dyke makes the case for a Nobel Prize for Sustainability.
Videos
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Arctic Awakening: What the North Pole's melting ice means for Asia– Eco-Business releases the trailer for a documentary that traces the relationship between ecosystems in the North Pole and Asia, in the second edition of its flagship campaign on climate action, Changing Course.
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‘Liter of Light’ movement shines in US ethical advertising award– United States-based Ethical Markets Media has awarded this year’s top ethical media campaigns to ‘A Liter of Light’ from the Philippines and Thai Life Insurance’s ‘Unsung Hero’.
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From mountain explorer to healthcare designer, Rolex honours inspiring youths– [Sponsored Video] The Rolex Awards for Enterprise honours five young achievers for their remarkable innovation in medical science, environmental conservation and geological exploration.
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Suzhou wins the 2014 Lee Kuan Yew World City Prize– The city of Suzhou in China clinches the biennial Lee Kuan Yew World City Prize for balancing sustainable economic development with cultural conservation, showing cities in China and other developing countries that urban challenges can be addressed responsibly.
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