The Asia Sustainability Reporting Awards (ASRA), an internationally renowned award, recognizes the outstanding sustainability efforts of corporations across various industries in Asia. This prestigious award not only acknowledges the companies’ commitment to sustainability but also encourages disclosure and transparency in reporting. The ASRA is organized by Singapore-based CSR Works International and is part of the non-profit ASRA program. The program’s objective is to recognize the best sustainability efforts of corporations in Asia, increase transparency, and encourage disclosure. The judges’ panel, composed of experts from various fields, including government, NGOs, academia, the media, and industry, reviews entries and selects the top winners each year.

Judges’ Panel and Selection Process

The judges’ panel is comprised of experts from various fields who review entries and select the top winners each year. The panel includes:

• Experts from government agencies
• Non-governmental organization (NGO) representatives
• Academia experts
• Media professionals
• Industry experts

The selection process involves a thorough review of entries, and the judges’ panel selects the top winners based on their sustainability efforts.

Award Recipients and Categories

The 17 ASRA winners represent companies operating across various industries in 13 countries. The award recipients are divided into different categories, including counterparts in Hong Kong, Thailand, Indonesia, and Kazakhstan. The silver award is given to companies that have made significant contributions to sustainability.

The first-ever ASRA award was given to a Taiwan-based enterprise, making the recognition even more meaningful.

Recognition and Impact

The ASRA award is recognized by various organizations, including the Taiwan Corporate Sustainability Awards (TCSA), GLCT ESG Logistics Sustainability Gold Awards, and HR Asia’s Best Companies to Work for in Asia. The report and TIPC’s sustainability initiatives have also been recognized by other awards, such as the Executive Yuan’s Integrity Award and the Harvard Review’s “Ding-Ge Award”. The ASRA award has a significant impact on the companies that receive it. The award recipients serve as benchmarks and role models for promoting corporate sustainability in Asia.

Quote from TIPC Chairman Hsien-Yi Lee

TIPC’s operations, governance, carbon reduction efforts, corporate responsibility activities, employee welfare / benefit policies, and port-city prosperity initiatives all align closely with related public policies and priorities as well as take into consideration issues of concern to port stakeholders. Furthermore, our ESG reports provide a regular platform for disclosing the results of ongoing sustainability initiatives and communicating with others. Looking ahead, we will continue keeping close tabs on international sustainability trends as well as key topics related to climate change and biodiversity in order to continue making substantive, positive progress toward achieving low-carbon, resilient port operations that benefit all stakeholders.

The ASRA award is a significant recognition of TIPC’s ongoing efforts in sustainability. The award not only acknowledges the company’s commitment to sustainability but also encourages disclosure and transparency in reporting.

Conclusion

The Asia Sustainability Reporting Awards (ASRA) is a prestigious award that recognizes the outstanding sustainability efforts of corporations in Asia. The award encourages disclosure and transparency in reporting, and it serves as a benchmark and role model for promoting corporate sustainability in Asia. TIPC’s recognition by the ASRA award is a significant milestone in the company’s work to achieve sustainable operations. The award will continue to inspire and motivate companies to strive for excellence in sustainability reporting.