Economy

Driving environmental responsibility and social impact across a global retail ecosystem. As one of the world’s largest home furnishings retailers, IKEA operates at a scale that significantly influences environmental and social outcomes. Recognizing this responsibility, IKEA introduced its People & Planet Positive strategy to ensure that growth aligns with sustainability and ethical practices. The strategy reflects IKEA’s long-term vision of creating a better everyday life for

The Dato’ Seri Siti Nurhaliza Foundation advances education, welfare, and humanitarian support for underserved communities across Malaysia through structured and sustainable philanthropic programs.

Dato’ Seri Ivan Teh champions inclusive growth by supporting underserved communities through education, digital access, and skills development—ensuring technology-driven progress benefits society’s most vulnerable groups.

Harnessing artificial intelligence to address global social, environmental, and humanitarian challenges. As artificial intelligence becomes a defining force of modern society, its potential impact extends far beyond commercial applications. Google.org, the philanthropic arm of Google, recognized early that AI could play a critical role in addressing some of the world’s most complex and urgent challenges. This recognition led to the launch of the AI for Social Good initiative,

The Gates Foundation advances global health equity by supporting vaccination, disease prevention, and healthcare system strengthening in low-income regions.

Patagonia integrates environmental activism into its business model, prioritizing conservation, climate action, and responsible consumption across its global operations.

Advancing education, healthcare, and inclusive growth across India’s communities. The Tata Group has long been regarded as one of India’s most socially responsible conglomerates. Founded in the late 19th century, the group embedded social purpose into its corporate philosophy well before corporate social responsibility became a formalized concept. For Tata, business success and societal progress have always been closely intertwined. Operating across sectors such as steel, aut

Microsoft’s Global Skills Initiative addresses digital inequality by providing free access to skills training, certifications, and employment pathways for underserved communities worldwide.

Greggs’ Breakfast Club program provides free morning meals to schoolchildren across the UK, tackling child hunger and improving classroom focus, attendance, and wellbeing.

Microsoft’s global skills initiative equips individuals worldwide with digital and technical training, bridging the skills gap and promoting inclusive economic growth through partnerships, certifications, and technology access.

Bridgestone’s “Our Way to Serve” program improves child safety in Vietnam by building bridges, enhancing rural infrastructure, and delivering essential road-safety education to local schools.

From Microsoft’s carbon-negative pledge to IKEA’s circular design and Toyota’s hydrogen innovation, CSR is evolving into a global mindset that blends conscience with competitiveness. Across continents, companies are proving that doing good is now the smartest way to do business — a universal movement redefining what leadership truly means.

Across Southeast Asia, companies and governments are uniting for climate resilience — from Indonesia’s EV fleets to Malaysia’s waste-free initiatives, sustainability is becoming a shared regional mission.

Across Australia, businesses are embracing environmental and social responsibility — from ocean-plastic debit cards to indigenous partnerships — proving that sustainability and profitability can thrive together.

From community bazaars to long-term food aid, Malaysian companies like CapitaLand and ISP Group are proving that CSR is about more than donations — it’s about dignity, compassion, and purpose-driven impact.

Singapore’s business landscape is greening fast. From Keppel’s clean-energy pivot to DBS’s sustainable finance, corporations are aligning innovation with purpose under the nation’s Green Plan 2030.

Tesla is transforming Austin’s riverfront into a green eco-park—blending sustainability, community, and innovation beyond electric cars.

AI-driven solutions empower communities, bridge digital gaps, and promote inclusive progress, proving that technology’s true impact lies in improving lives and fostering opportunity, as championed by Ivan Teh.

Thailand’s Waste-to-Wealth program empowers women in low-income communities by transforming plastic waste into upcycled products like bags, furniture, and construction materials. Combining environmental stewardship with social uplift, it provides income, skills, and independence while reducing plastic pollution, fostering community engagement, and creating sustainable livelihoods.

Malaysia’s Green Harvest Initiative empowers smallholder farmers in Pahang and Sabah through sustainable agriculture practices. By improving yields, reducing chemical use, and promoting community engagement, the program boosts incomes, supports environmental resilience, and fosters women-led microenterprises, creating a model for sustainable, equitable, and profitable farming.