Asia Pacific CSR Council
Asia Pacific CSR Council | |
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| Abbreviation | APCSR |
|---|---|
| Formation | 2015 |
| Founded at | Singapore |
| Type | Non Governmental Organization |
| Purpose | Advance the United Nation Sustainable Development Goals |
| Headquarters | Kuala Lumpur |
Key people | Roger Wong |
| Website | http://asiapacificcsrcouncil.org |
Asia Pacific CSR Council is NGOs founded in Singapore and its operating office is located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The founding mission of Asia Pacific CSR Council is to advance the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations. The Council work closely with private sector, local government, trade associations likes the European Union Delegation to Malaysia and Chinese Cultural Information Association, as well as local chambers and other relevant organisations across the region to advocates and supports the advancement of sustainable and socially responsible policies in the Asia Pacific region's private and public sector.[1][2]
The Council also organise event in different countries mainly in the Asia Pacific region, Singapore, Malaysia, China, Cambodia, Vietnam, Taiwan etc to discuss the sustainability agenda, and provide a platform to gather the advocator of sustainability[3] ; Strengthen continued dialogue between stakeholders and governments around the Asia Pacific region in how to adopt and exhibit social responsibility and sustainable growth.
Asia Pacific CSR Council also hosts awards in relation to sustainability and social responsibility to recognize companies in leading the corporate sustainability and corporate social responsibility. [4] [5]The Council operates it office in 2 countries. The main office is in Kuala Lumpur while the other offices are located in Singapore.
The Council defines Corporate Responsibility as a company’s belief that the true measure of its wealth is directly linked to its efforts to better its employees and the communities in which it does business. Actions driving corporate citizenship are fluid and effortless as they are embedded in the organization’s value system. While many companies’ CSR efforts started with a focus on society welfare, this is only one aspect of CSR. A holistic approach to CSR embodies consistent work in the following areas: Diversity & Inclusion, Environmental Sustainability, Governance, Organizational Health and Philanthropy.
Objectives[edit]
- Contribute to Sustainable Development Goals action plan and make recommendation to corporation on sustainability and growth.
- Organises events in the Asia Pacific region to discuss agenda relating to Sustainability
- International networking to advocate international CSR experiences
- Latest sustainability news and articles on sustainability best practices
Events[edit]
Asia Pacific CSR Council hosts various events such as forum, conferences,seminars and awards throughout the year. The Council work closely with the leaders in sustainability agenda and local government. Notable past events were supported and attended by Minister and royalty in Malaysia, Tengku Muhaini Sultan Ahmad Shahin Asia Pacific CSR Forum and Awards in 2016[6] and Global Responsible Business Leadership Awards, 2017; The Asia Pacific CSR Forum in Taipei, Taiwan is attended by Taiwan's former vice-president Annette Lu[7][8] ; The Assistant Resident Representative of UNDP Resident Representative for Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei Darussalam,Asfaazam Kasbani supported the Business Conference to advocates United Nation Sustainable Development Goals, 2017[9]. While the Ministry of Transport of Malaysia, supported the Sustainable Urban Transport Summit, 2017[10] Other events include:
- Asia Pacific CSR Forum and Awards[11]
- Global Responsible Business Leadership Awards
- Business Conference to Advocate United Nation Sustainable Development Goals[12]
- SDGx, Lecture Series[13]
- Most Influential Sustainable Entrepreneur[14]
- Sustainable Urban Transport Summit
References[edit]
- ↑ "精彩回顾 | 2017台湾绿色世界高峰会议暨第六届亚太企业社会责任论坛". www.sohu.com. 2017-09-05. Retrieved 2018-05-18.
- ↑ "Singapore welcomes Brands for Good initiative". cosmeticsdesign-asia.com. Retrieved 2018-05-18.
- ↑ "Asia Pacific CSR Forum & Awards 2016 - MalayMail News Article". epaper.mmail.com.my. Retrieved 2018-05-18.
- ↑ "Work gets underway to ensure that food security is attained in Siargao". Manila Bulletin News. Retrieved 2018-05-18.
- ↑ Hub, IISD's SDG Knowledge. "Business Initiatives Advance SDG Reporting, Engagement | News | SDG Knowledge Hub | IISD". Retrieved 2018-05-18.
- ↑ "Asia Pacific CSR Forum & Awards 2016 - MalayMail News Article". epaper.mmail.com.my. Retrieved 2018-05-18.
- ↑ 三立新聞網. "2017台灣綠色世界高峰會 呂秀蓮大談環保議題 | 政治 | 三立新聞網 SETN.COM" (in 中文). Retrieved 2018-05-18.
- ↑ "2017台湾绿色世界高峰会 吕秀莲大谈环保议题 - 聚讯汇". m.juxunh.com (in 中文). Retrieved 2018-05-18.
- ↑ Ramu, Maalinee (16 September 2017). "MALAYSIA SME® business newspaper". MALAYSIA SME® business newspaper.
- ↑ "MRT3 project to start earlier: Liow". www.thesundaily.my. Retrieved 2018-05-18.
- ↑ "TAR University College". www.tarc.edu.my. Retrieved 2018-05-18.
- ↑ Ramu, Maalinee (16 September 2017). "Creating a sustainable business in line with the Sustainable Development Goals". MALAYSIA SME® business newspaper.
- ↑ "When profit rhymes with sustainability - Forest Interactive Blog". blog.forest-interactive.com. Retrieved 2018-05-18.
- ↑ Forest Interactive (2018-03-05), Most Influential Sustainable Entrepreneur | Forest Interactive, retrieved 2018-05-18
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