Environment

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

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,

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

Unilever’s Sustainable Living Plan integrates environmental protection, social inclusion, and responsible sourcing into its global operations.

Samsung’s “Solve for Tomorrow” program equips young innovators with digital skills, mentorship, and resources to create tech-driven solutions for social and environmental challenges across the UK.

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.

In the UK, a quiet revolution is redefining success. From M&S’s “Plan A” to Unilever’s ethical growth, businesses are proving that purpose can power progress.

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.

Vietnam’s Tech4Climate Fellows program empowers university students to develop tech solutions for climate challenges. Through mentorship, funding, and community engagement, fellows tackle air pollution, waste management, and energy efficiency, fostering innovation, environmental action, and social impact.

Green Veins Vietnam is transforming under-used land in Ho Chi Minh City into parks, gardens, and vertical greenery. The initiative improves air quality, lowers temperatures, fosters biodiversity, and creates community spaces, while engaging schools, residents, and local businesses in sustainable urban living.

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.

Thousands of households in remote Philippine islands now enjoy reliable, clean energy through the Bright Isles Solar Lantern Program. By replacing kerosene lamps and costly diesel generators, the initiative improves education, safety, and livelihoods while reducing carbon emissions. Local cooperatives train youth to maintain the lanterns, ensuring sustainability. To date, over 8,000 homes benefit, with plans to expand to 20,000 households in the next two years.

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.