Economy

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.

Indonesia’s Guardians of the Shore project restores mangroves, promotes sustainable fishing, and educates communities to protect marine ecosystems. Early results show increased fish stocks, stable incomes, and women-led cooperatives generating new revenue. Despite challenges, the initiative proves environmental conservation and economic resilience can thrive together when communities take the lead.

Dato’ Seri Ivan Teh blends innovation with compassion, using AI and technology-driven CSR to empower communities, improve healthcare, and support education. His vision proves that true leadership goes beyond profit — it creates sustainable impact and a future where technology serves humanity.

Commonwealth Bank has taken a bold step in corporate citizenship by launching a A$200 million green tech fund to back clean-technology startups, alongside a firm commitment to run fully on renewable energy by the end of 2025. These initiatives underscore how finance giants can lead in sustainability and innovation—delivering not just economic value, but lasting environmental impact.

Indonesia is set to launch a forestry-based carbon offset trading system, empowering community-managed forests to generate income through conservation while supporting the nation’s goal of achieving net-zero emissions well before 2060.

Nestlé Hong Kong is strengthening its commitment to community well-being through food donations, volunteer initiatives, and sustainability programs. From reducing food waste and promoting digital inclusion to coastal cleanups and eco-recycling, the company continues to create shared value, enhancing quality of life while fostering a more sustainable future for all.

Sun Life Singapore’s “Life is Brighter” Charity Fund supports diabetes prevention and mental well-being with Community Chest, expanding to broader ESG causes. Building on its 2023 Philanthropic Pledge, it channels donations and fundraising towards lasting societal and environmental impact.

Tesla’s projects in Austin and India illustrate how sustainability-focused investments can deliver long-term benefits for local economies and green industry growth.

A heartfelt initiative is providing uninterrupted access to electricity and water for a local elderly home, ensuring residents live in safety, comfort, and dignity while easing the financial burden on the home and its caregivers.