THE Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Positive Impact Awards (PIA) return this year with a sharpened mission.
The theme, “Celebrating ESG in action: From vision to value”, reflects the Awards’ focus on companies that are not only making commitments but also delivering results that reshape industries and communities, from reducing carbon footprints to strengthening governance and uplifting lives.
Now in its fourth edition, the ESG PIA has become a hallmark of excellence. Endorsed by the Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry and the Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Ministry – and independently audited by EY Malaysia – the Awards further affirm that purpose and profitability can go hand in hand.
Chan says that businesses are no longer measured solely by profits, but by purpose, progress and impact.
“Across Malaysia, a new definition of success is emerging. Businesses are no longer measured solely by profits, but by purpose, progress and impact,” said Star Media Group (SMG) chief executive officer (CEO) Chan Seng Fatt.
“Some are pioneering smarter ways to conserve resources and protect our planet. Others are investing meaningfully in people and communities, creating opportunities that uplift lives.
“Every action, whether small or transformative, moves us closer to a future where sustainability is not an aspiration but a way of life.
“The ESG Positive Impact Awards were founded to honour this spirit of progress.
“They remind us that success can no longer be measured by profits alone, but also by the values we uphold, the choices we make and the impact we leave behind,” he added.
A journey of engagement
In the lead-up to the Awards Night, a curated series of high-level engagements will bring together the nation’s most forward-thinking leaders.
The programme begins on Nov 18 with an invitation-only Power Breakfast in Petaling Jaya – a dialogue among business leaders, regulators and sustainability experts.
