The “On the frontlines” audio show, which examines the mounting pressure on Asia’s chief sustainability officers to demonstrate their value in the Trump era, bested competitors in the small and medium media category for “Best Use of Audio” at the awards ceremony held in Manila, Philippines.

Experts warn louder sustainability messaging in Asia could deepen greenwashing risks, while shifting business priorities and consumer realities are also pushing “green” claims out of the spotlight.

China remains the most disrupted market globally, with executives showing the world’s highest optimism on AI at 90 per cent.

Foreign ownership and governance gaps deepen fallout from ESG downgrades.