The 16th Annual Global CSR & ESG Summit and Award 2024: Celebrating Sustainable Leadership and Innovation
CSRINDONESIA – The 16th Annual Global CSR & ESG Summit and Award 2024 came
to a triumphant close yesterday, marking yet another milestone in the realm of corporate social responsibility (CSR) and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives.Hosted by The Pinnacle Group International, in collaboration with our esteemed co-organizer, the Sustainable Technology Centre, this year’s summit brought together industry leaders, policymakers, and experts to explore innovative strategies and solutions towards a sustainable future.
The event witnessed insightful discussions, engaging panels, and thought-provoking keynotes, delving into pressing issues such as climate action, diversity and inclusion, ethical governance, and community engagement. Attendees gained invaluable perspectives and actionable insights, fostering collaborations to drive positive change across sectors.
Highlights of the Summit:
• Keynote Address: Ms. Aparna Rajesh, Consultant, Sustainability & Academic Interface, APAC,
Tata Consultancy Services, delivered an inspiring keynote on “How Corporates Can Leverage
Their Employee Talent, Business Models, And Assets to Create Deep Impact That Drives
Transformational Change.”
• Panel Discussion: “Opportunity and Risk: Linking ESG To Strategy for the Creation and
Preservation of Sustainable Long-Term Value,” moderated by Prof. Dr. Geoffrey Williams,
Founder and Director of Williams Business Consultancy Sdn Bhd, featured panelists including Mr. Ts. Mahmood Long from Sarawak Energy, Mr. Andika Dwi Saputra from Evermos, Ms. Vu Tra My from Home Credit Vietnam, and Mr. Rahul Gupta from McKinsey & Company.
• Panel Discussion: “Elevating Governance from Good to Exceptional: Advocating for Diverse Talent through Actions, Not Just Words,” moderated by Dr. Stefan Phang, Global Director of Sustainability & Creating Shared Value at Solenis, with panelists including Dr. Ir. William L Nolten from ReXil Asia, Ms. Nusheen Masters from Tata Consultancy Services, Mr. Florian Johannes Beranek from the Central and Eastern European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam, and Mr. Victor Dulait from the Belgian-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (BeluxCham).
• Topic: “Enhancing Healthcare Accessibility and Sustainability” featured Ms. Le Thuy Anh, CEO of Vinmec Healthcare System, who shared insights into Vinmec’s dedication to CSR & ESG principles.• Topic: Ms. Rohini Samtani, Sustainability Solutions Manager at S&P Global Sustainable1, led a discussion on “ESG Ratings and Transparency: Advancing Sustainable Finance.”
• Topic: Mr. Lokender Singh and Mr. Desmond Soh, Co-founders of Nutri-Buddy Private
Limited, shared their expertise on “Sustainable Food Practices: Essential ESG Factors for the Food & Beverages Industry.”
The event ended with a final thought by Guest Speaker and Advisor Prof. Dr. Richard David Hames, Founder & Executive Director of the Centre for The Future and Fellow of the World Academy of Art & Science, Advisor to Sustainable Technology Centre. He encouraged attendees to continue their good efforts in CSR and ESG initiatives, emphasizing that continuous efforts will contribute to making the world a better place.We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our co-organizer, the Sustainable Technology Centre, for their unwavering support and dedication in making this summit a resounding success. Their commitment to sustainability and technological innovation has been instrumental in advancing our shared mission.
We are also immensely grateful to our sponsors, S&P Global Market Intelligence and Nutri-Buddy Private Limited, whose generous support has played a pivotal role in bringing this event to fruition. Their commitment to promoting sustainable practices and corporate responsibility exemplifies the spirit of the summit.
As we reflect on the success of the 16th Annual Global CSR & ESG Summit and Award, we are inspired and energized to continue our collective efforts towards building a more sustainable and inclusive world. Together, we can create positive change that benefits present and future generations.
The summit ended with the awards segment The Global CSR & ESG AwardsTM, graced by Guest of Honour, Mr Pham The Dung, Deputy Director General, State Agency for Technology Innovation (SATI), Ministry Of Science And Technology Of Vietnam (MOST), and Ms Dang Ngoc Han, the crowned winner of Miss Vietnam 2010, is a renowned beauty queen, Ao Dai designer, and businesswoman in Vietnam. She serves as the Deputy Director of Ninh Van Bay Joint Stock Company and is also the Founder and CEO of Ao Dai Ngoc Han.