Envisioning a Sustainable and Thriving Asia

Three ASEAN media powerhouses unite under A-EPIC to champion ESG collaboration, shaping a sustainable and resilient future. By fostering influence, driving innovation, and promoting sustainability as the cornerstone of economic growth, we turn commitment into action across the region.

Education. Engagement. Community.

Driving ESG Impact, Powering Asia’s Green Growth

The Asia ESG Positive Impact Consortium (A-EPIC) is a groundbreaking alliance between three leading media powerhouses—Malaysia’s Star Media Group, Indonesia’s KG Media, and the Philippines’ Inquirer Group of Companies. Together, we harness the power of media and collaboration to drive meaningful change, championing sustainability as the key to green economic growth.

With only 17% of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) on track for 2030, Asia faces critical environmental and social challenges that demand urgent action. A-EPIC addresses this through a three-pronged strategy:

By leveraging our combined reach of 123 million people, A-EPIC is committed to shaping a more resilient, responsible, and thriving Asia—one where sustainability is at the core of economic progress.

Our Members

Malaysia

Star Media Group

Inform. Inspire. Innovate. As one of Malaysia’s most trusted media sources, Star Media Group informs and inspires millions of readers every day through its high-impact journalism, fast-growing entertainment platforms and community engagement events.

Indonesia

KG Media

The #1 Media Group in Indonesia KG Media is Indonesia’s leading digital media network, reaching over 60% of the population, providing integrated media and marketing solutions to help businesses connect with audiences and achieve impactful results.

Philippines

INQUIRER Group of Companies

Balanced News, Fearless Views The INQUIRER Group (IGC) is a leading multimedia organization reaching 54 million users. With impactful journalism and diverse platforms, it engages audiences through news, publishing, digital media, app development, and training.

Our Approach

Education

Integrating sustainability into the social consciousness through a comprehensive media strategy across print, digital and social media platforms.

Engagement

Creating opportunities for newcomers to connect with experienced sustainability practitioners, fostering a collaborative environment for knowledge exchange and professional growth.

Community

Establishing a like-minded fraternity as a Voice of Authority to advise key stakeholders for sustainability matters.

Our ESG Partners

Philippines

ACEN

ESG Edge Connect

Content Contributor & Event Sponsor

Philippines

ACEN

ESG Edge Connect

Content Contributor & Event Sponsor

News & Publication

Indonesia

ESG News

Ekonomi Hijau Global Makin Meroket, Nilainya Tembus Rp178.600 Triliun

KOMPAS.com - Ekonomi hijau global telah mencapai tonggak sejarah besar dengan nilai pasar menembus Rp178.600 triliun (10 triliun dolar AS), menurut laporan terbaru dari LSEG.

Philippines

ESG News

Ateneo scientists propose generating power from Visayas tides

With its vast coastlines, the Philippines is no stranger to the unrelenting power of waves and tides. Being able to tap even just one-fifth of this power would already be equivalent to the nation’s current total energy capacity, said Justin Kyle Ricafort and King Harold Recto of the Ateneo de Manila University Department of Electronics, Computer, and Communications Engineering.

Indonesia

ESG News

Eropa Alami Suhu Panas Ekstrem, Perubahan Iklim Disebut Jadi Pemicunya

KOMPAS.com - Beberapa negara di Eropa dilaporkan mengalami suhu panas ekstrem yang tidak biasa pada akhir musim semi 2026. Menurut para ilmuwan, perubahan iklim yang disebabkan aktivitas manusia menjadi pemicu ekstremnya kenaikan suhu bumi.