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From the judges: Signs of a maturing sustainability movement

Organised by KG Media, the Lestari Awards recognise sustainability initiatives by businesses in Indonesia, from large enterprises to SMEs. Now in their third year, the awards span 14 categories covering environmental, social and broader sustainability efforts.

From the judges: What it takes to make impact last

The Inquirer ESG Edge Impact Awards recognise sustainability initiatives by companies in the Philippines for their environmental, social and governance impact. In 2026, 30 initiatives received Gold or Silver recognition, with Concentrix Philippines and Lhoopa Inc. named Grand Winners.

Sustainability takes centre stage

In the presence of industry leaders, policymakers, academics, communities and business leaders at the Raffles Hotel Jakarta on the evening of July 22, 2026, award after award was presented to those who have been working behind the scenes to reduce waste, develop clean energy, empower communities, build talent and transform how organisations create value.

From the judges: What it takes to make impact last

The Inquirer ESG Edge Impact Awards recognise sustainability initiatives by companies in the Philippines for their environmental, social and governance impact. In 2026, 30 initiatives received Gold or Silver recognition, with Concentrix Philippines and Lhoopa Inc. named Grand Winners.

A playbook for sustainable real estate

GLOBAL benchmarks published by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the World Bank highlight that about 60% of the buildings and urban infrastructure that will exist globally by 2050 have yet to be built.

Closing the anti-corruption governance gap

When Mark Chay took on the role of general manager in a company in Shanghai, China, he uncovered the corruption practices that had been carried out by his predecessor.

From the judges

Having served as a judge since the inception of The Star's ESG Positive Impact Awards (ESG PIA), I have had the privilege of witnessing the evolution of Malaysia's sustainability landscape through the quality, ambition and impact of the participating organisations.

Governance, the cornerstone of sustainability

THE acronym ESG emerged in 2004. Paul Clements-Hunt, who was the head of the United Nations Environment Programme Financial Initiative (UNEP FI), is widely credited as one of the figures behind the creation of the acronym.

Integrity behind every decision

Behind every investment decision, emissions target achieved, sustainability report or corporate ESG claim lies a fundamental question that is often overlooked: who ensures that the information behind it is accurate?

Moving further: From mere preservation to restoration

"THE Regenerative Pulse: Agile Ideas, Resilient Systems, Disruptive Change", championed by the Lestari Summit and Awards 2026, serves as a reminder to all stakeholders that Indonesia must move further than mere awareness of preservation towards the courage to restore – transitioning from doing no harm to actively making efforts to repair the systems that sustain life.

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