The Inquirer ESG Edge Impact Awards 2025 is now accepting entries from companies leading the way in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) excellence in the Philippines. This prestigious programme honours outstanding corporate initiatives that drive sustainability and social responsibility.

Winners of the Inquirer ESG Edge Impact Awards 2025 will gain national recognition and advance to compete in the Asia ESG Positive Impact Awards 2025 in Malaysia, further amplifying their impact on the global stage.

The Inquirer Group of Companies has joined forces with two other regional media powerhouses, Malaysia’s Star Media Group and Indonesia’s Media Group of Kompas Gramedia, to form the Asia ESG Positive Impact Consortium (A-EPIC), the first of its kind in Asia.

The consortium aims to promote progressive environmental, socio-economic and governance commitments for future prosperity across the region. The ESG Awards is a collaboration of the consortium to recognise and celebrate leaders and companies who drive impactful change.

 

Award categories

The awards are presented to top businesses based on their innovative and impactful ESG campaigns. Companies are evaluated by an independent panel of judges based on criteria aligned with the three ESG pillars:

  • Environment
  • Social
  • Governance
  • Other ESG Innovations

 

Environment Categories

  • Sustainable ecosystems / Biodiversity conservation – Recognises efforts in conserving or rehabilitating natural ecosystems and wildlife.
  • Water management and efficiency* – Honours innovations in water conservation, efficiency, and pollution reduction.
  • Waste management, responsible consumption and production – Awards projects promoting waste reduction, recycling, and sustainable production.
  • Renewable energy (RE) – Highlights organisations shifting to RE and related innovations.
  • Energy efficiency – Recognises companies implementing energy-saving solutions.

 

Social Categories

  • Diversity, equity and inclusion – Recognises workplace initiatives that reduce discrimination and improve inclusivity.
  • Relations with local communities – Honours companies positively engaging with and supporting local communities, including indigenous groups.
  • Human rights and labour standards/labour rights* – Awards companies promoting human rights across their supply chain.
  • Talent management/Learning and development – Recognises organisations fostering employee growth and well-being.
  • Good health and well-being – Highlights projects promoting occupational and public health.

 

Governance Category

  • Governance, reporting and transparency* – Honours companies with effective corporate governance, sustainability tracking, and transparency.*Categories with the asterisk indicate that it is limited to local companies of the Philippines. These companies will not advance to the Asia ESG Impact Awards 2025

 

Other ESG Categories

  • Sustainable supply chain management – Recognises improvements in ESG-aligned supply chains.
  • Innovative partnership – Awards impactful multi-sectoral collaborations addressing ESG priorities.
  • Transformation – Celebrates businesses that have significantly improved their sustainability performance over time.

 

Award tiers and eligibility

Tier 1: Publicly listed companies and large companies (revenue of 10 billion peso and above)

Tier 2: Micro, small and medium enterprises (revenue of less than 10 billion peso)

A total of 56 awards (gold and silver) will be presented across 14 categories. There will also be two Most Outstanding ESG Project awards to be given per tier.

 

Entry requirements

Eligible companies must be duly registered in the Philippines, have valid business permits, and provide audited financial statements for the past three years. Entries must demonstrate proven impact, be relevant to the chosen category and include comprehensive project documentation.

 

Entry fees and deadlines

  • Early Bird Rate (Feb 19 to March 19, 2025): 19,000 peso
  • Regular Rate: 24,000 peso
  • Application Deadline: May 2025

 

How to participate

Join us in recognising ESG champions driving a sustainable future!

Visit esgimpactawards.inquirer.com.ph to register and submit your application.

For inquiries, email secretariat@esgimpactawards.inquirer.com.ph.