Outstanding Malaysian corporations that have excelled tremendously in the corporate sustainability and social responsibility arena in boosting the socio-economic transformation of Malaysia were honoured at the recent Sustainability and CSR Malaysia Awards 2021 luncheon event. The recipients of these awards have been selected by a panel of high caliber judges representing corporate and social bodies. The annual event afforded the opportunity to celebrate the outstanding achievements of inspiring Malaysian companies for their sustainability and corporate social responsibility efforts in creating a better Malaysia, especially through their heart-warming initiatives in the challenging fight against Covid-19 in this nation.
60 Malaysian listed and private companies together with GLCs were honored, recognized and awarded for rising up to reach out to needy communities and to engage in sustainability endeavours for the betterment of all Malaysians.
Among the recipients of the awards are:-
Pharmaniaga
Hong Leong Bank
Sunway
Mc Donald’s
Prudential
Bank Rakyat
Tenaga National Berhad
Hektar Properties
OSK
Mah Sing
Lotte Chemical Titan
Celcom
MBSB
Serba Dinamik
Sirim
UDA
Indah Water
Kuala Lumpur Kepong
KPMG
Kenanga Investment Bank
7-Eleven
LeapEd Services
IOI Properties
DRB Hicom
Fedex
Coway Malaysia
Kumpulan Perangsang
Bank Islam
Bayer Co (Malaysia)
Vivo Malaysia
Tan Sri Faizah binti Mohd Tahir, Chairman of Orphancare Foundation was awarded the CSR Leadership Excellence Awards for her leadership in CSR.
The judging Criteria for the Sustainability and CSR Malaysia Awards included clear purpose and goals of the company for the CSR initiative, the impact created or the significance of the CSR initiative, frequency of CSR events held, total amount of contributions given, transparency in reporting CSR initiatives, creative implementation of the CSR activities, strength of the CSR team and sincerity and the effectiveness of each initiative.
More often than not, the focus on recognition for CSR and sustainability excellence has not been sufficient. It must be remembered that private sector companies are the driving force of the nation’s economy and they are well placed to carry out meaningful and significant CSR and sustainability activities. “A recent study by CSR Malaysia and Sustainability Malaysia revealed that companies that embrace sustainability have a clear vision on ensuring their companies’ longevity and they develop strategies to that effect,” said Dato’ R. Rajendran, Chairman of CSR Malaysia, who was present at the event. Also present at the event was the CSR Malaysia’s Co-Chairman/ Managing Editor Lee Seng Chee and Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye, Human rights activist and Chairman of Alliance for Safe Community.
The event was organized by ‘CSR Malaysia’, an initiative of Pertubuhan Amal Tanggungjawab Kemapanan Dan Korporat Malaysia.
Donation cheques amounting to some RM6 million were also presented to charitable causes by the companies at the event.
Corporate Malaysia’s aspirations go beyond mere profits or building world class buildings or infrastructures. These caring organizations promote sustainable economies by helping marginalized communities and making environmental efforts to preserve our heritage for future generations. “Sustainability is much more than just a buzzword for the businesses of today. Sustainable economic growth promotes jobs and stronger economies while countering the effects of climate change, pollution and other environment factors,” said Lee, the Co-Chairman of CSR Malaysia. The event which was attended by some 250 corporate personalities not only celebrated the sustainability and CSR achievements of these outstanding corporations but also served as a source of inspiration for other corporations to emulate them.
