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ESG Achievement Awards 2022/2023 is Open for Application, Adding 4 New Award Categories Celebrating Champions and Innovators

News Provided by Media OutReach2023-05-05

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 5 May 2023 - Institute of ESG & Benchmark (IESGB) is pleased to announce the launch of theESG Achievement Awards 2022/2023. Returning for its third year, the awards continue to promote pioneering initiatives for all businesses and stakeholders to flourish through demonstration of commitment to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices. The awards is supported by Hang Seng Indexes Company Limited (HSIL), the official ESG Data Partner. The application period is open until 2 June 2023.

Previous winners represented household names from various industries, including food and beverage, manufacturing, real estate, and finance, among others. This year, the awards have opened with the theme "ESG Champions: Pioneering Sustainable Development," which aims to celebrate businesses, individuals, and non-profits who have integrated ESG into every level of their operations. These early adopters have taken the path of trial and error, inspiring us to take the first step towards meaningful change.

"As the world grapples with numerous sustainability challenges and ever-changing regulations, it is important to recognize and celebrate the achievements of those who have paved the way towards a more sustainable future. From worldwide industries to our local government, the promotion of a green economy is a significant matter," said Mr Paul Pong, Co-Founder of IESGB. "The awards seek to do just that by highlighting the efforts of organizations that are committed to making a positive effect on the environment, society, and the economy. Thus, we invite organizations of all sizes across the Greater Bay Area to join us, so that we can generate a bigger impact together.

The award categories focus on companies' ESG leadership, demonstrated through their holistic reporting, effective operations, and innovative approach to sustainable development. Winners will be selected by esteemed jurors and presented at the Awards Ceremony Luncheon, tentatively scheduled for September 2023.

Mr Vincent Pang, Chairman of the awards' jury panel, shares that the awards introduced four new award categories: Best Sustainable Vision Awards, ESG Learning, ESG Elite Awards and Development Awards, and ESG Innovative Project Awards. "The addition of these new categories acknowledges companies with specific actions towards net zero carbon footprint, stakeholder education, and innovative work with ESG in mind. Productivity in ESG implementation can take various forms, and these categories ensure we don't miss out on those efforts", he said.

IESGB is a non-profit organization founded in 2020 with a mission to promote ESG practices in Hong Kong and beyond, facilitate ESG education, and encourage a balance between commercial and non-commercial organizations. Ultimately, IESGB hopes to co-create a better ESG ecosystem in Hong Kong.

Award Categories

Category	Sub-Categories
ESG Benchmark Awards	1) The ESG Leader Outstanding Performance in Environmental Responsibility Outstanding Performance in Social Responsibility Outstanding Performance in Corporate
Outstanding ESG Awards	2.1) Listed Company 2.2) Non-Listed Company 2.3) NGO /NPO
Outstanding ESG Product and Service Awards	3.1) Outstanding ESG Fund 3.2) Outstanding ESG ETF 3.3) Outstanding ESG MPF 3.4) Outstanding ESG Service Provider
Criteria set by Fund Managers - Distinguished ESG Company	4.1) Listed Company
Best Sustainable Vision Awards	5.1) Listed Company 5.2) Non-Listed Company 5.3) NGO /NPO
SG Learning & Development Awards	6.1) Company /Organisation
ESG Innovative Project Awards	7.1) Listed Company 7.2) Non-Listed Company 7.3) NGO /NPO
ESG Elite Awards	8.1) Individual
Honorary Awards (By invitation only)	9.1) Company /Organisation 9.2) Individual 9.3) Outstanding Sustainability and Dividend Growth Awards

Jury Panel

Full Name	Post
Chairman of Jury Panel
Mr Vincent Pang	Managing Director, AVISTA Group
Vice Chairman of Jury Panel
Ms Ashley Khoo	Executive Director, CFA Society Hong Kong
Jury Panel Members
Ms Mabel Chan	Veteran of mutual fund industry Co-host of Metro Finance Radio HK
Ms Charmaine W. H. Cheng	Deputy General Manager / Named Company Secretary Fountain Set (Holdings) Limited
Prof Karen Cheung	President & Secretary-General, UNESCO Hong Kong Association Director of Hong Kong Institute of Education for Sustainable Development
Ms Lovinia Chiu	Chairman, Executive Director and CEO Medialink Group Limited
Ir Edward Chow	Deputy Head, Carbon and ESG Solutions Green Living and Innovation Division Hong Kong Productivity Council
Ms Pamela Chung	Managing Director & Head of IPO Tricor Group
Mr Roy Fan	Head of Sustainability, Climate Change and ESG Services SWCS Corporate Services Group (Hong Kong) Limited
Hon Robert Lee	Legislative Council Member Functional Constituency - Financial Services
Mr Thomas Lee	Founder and Chairman TLP CPA Limited
Ms Nana Li	Head of Sustainability & Stewardship, Asia-Pacific Impax Asset Management Hong Kong
Prof Charles W W Ng	Dean of Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Fok Ying Tung Graduate School
Dr Kenny Tang	Chairman The Hong Kong Institute of Financial Analysts and Professional Commentators
Mr Mike Wong	Chief Executive Officer The Chamber of Hong Kong Listed Companies
Ms Jessie Yu	Chief Executive Hong Kong Single Parents Association
Mrs Rebecca Choy Yung	Founder & Chair Golden Age Foundation

For more information about the ESG Achievement Awards 2022/2023, please visit www.iesgbawards.org

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About IESGB

The Institute of ESG & Benchmark (IESGB) is a non-profit organisation. Its endeavors is to elevate stakeholders' awareness and knowledge towards Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) in all industry sectors. By organising Environment, Social and Governance relevant trainings and events, IESGB hopes to lead and strengthen the ESG standards and development across Hong Kong.