Criteria And Rewards

Judging of Entries

All applications for the Awards will be evaluated by independent judges based on prescribed criteria.

Judges are selected from our working partners and are from highly reputable foundations and organisations who have undeniable expertise in their own fields within the ESG scope. The judges are grouped into several panels to ensure there is an avenue for cross-checking and sharing of views to moderate discussions to ensure the most equitable outcome.

The judges will award scores for each applicant’s responses to the criteria/guidelines as set out in this submission pack. These criteria will be weighted based on their relevance and importance. The scores will then be tabulated by the auditor of the Awards and the applicant with the highest scores in a particular award will be the winner.

Presentation to the judges is not required at the initial stage when companies send in submissions for their awards. However, after the judging process, finalists who have been selected from each category will be asked to present their ESG stories. There won’t be any site visits by the judges as well. Evaluations are based on the guidelines submitted. Applicants are strongly encouraged to address all areas to show why they deserve to win in the respective categories.

Winners Rewards and Benefits

FOR ALL WINNERS

Exclusive ESG Branding Rights

Winners gain the privilege to use the ESG logo/monogram on corporate materials and advertising and promotional (A&P) collaterals, enhancing their brand credibility and visibility.

Publicity Exposure

Winners will receive exposure through various publicity channels, including print and online platforms, amplifying their achievements to a broader audience.

Access to Growth Opportunities

Winners will have the opportunity to attend and speak at special workshops, clinics, and webinars designed to help companies grow and achieve further success.

Gold winners will automatically advance to the Asia ESG regional Impact Awards excluding the PH only award category

FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS

Certificate of Participation

All participants will receive a certificate recognizing their involvement in the program, highlighting their commitment to excellence and sustainability.

Visibility in Program Materials

Participants may be featured in program materials, such as event brochures, online directories, or promotional content, enhancing their exposure.

Networking Opportunities

Participants will have the chance to connect with industry peers, experts, and potential collaborators during the program’s events, workshops, and webinars.

Access to Insights and Best Practices

Participants can gain valuable insights through workshops, clinics, and webinars, equipping them with knowledge to enhance their operations and strategies.

Eligibility for Future Programs

Participation may qualify companies for preferential consideration in future initiatives, awards, or programs organized by the event body

All eligible participants are invited to join the ASIA ESG Summit in Malaysia

*fees apply

Criteria Statement - ENVIRONMENT & SOCIAL

The Awards recognise, encourage, honour and celebrate Philippine-incorporated companies for their achievement in ESG.
Set out below are the guidelines or criteria which will be taken into consideration by the judges in their evaluation of the applications.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to respond to all areas in the guidelines below to show why they deserve to win in the respective award categories.

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1. Overall Strategy and Implementation

  • What is the objective of the project? What SDG or ESG issue is it meant to address?
  • What is the implementation plan of the project?
  1. Execution phases
  2. Frameworks/concepts supporting the project
  3. Budget and timeline
  4. Outcomes measurement methodologies
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2. Impact and Outcomes

  • What are the project’s immediate outcomes in relation to its goals and target audience?
  • What quantitative or qualitative data can be shown to showcase the project’s long-term external (i.e. to target beneficiaries or audience) impact?
  • What quantitative or qualitative data can be shown to showcase the project’s long-term internal (i.e. to the company’s internal stakeholders such as shareholders, employees, and BOD) impact?
  • How does the company intend to enhance and expand the impacts and outcomes of the initiative going forward, if at all?
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3. Involvement of Stakeholders and Beneficiaries

  • How were internal stakeholders engaged in developing and implementing this project?
  • How were external stakeholders and potential beneficiaries engaged in developing and implementing this project?
  • How were the results of these engagement efforts utilized and measured in the implementation of the project?

Criteria Statement - Governance

The Awards recognise, encourage, honour and celebrate Philippine-incorporated companies for their achievement in ESG.
Set out below are the guidelines or criteria which will be taken into consideration by the judges in their evaluation of the applications.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to respond to all areas in the guidelines below to show why they deserve to win in the respective award categories.

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1. Leadership and Effectiveness and Relationship with Stakeholders

  • How was the BOD involved in governance related efforts? What is the composition of the BOD and how does the company ensure diversity and inclusiveness?
  • How are other stakeholders involved? How is representativeness considered in engaging with other stakeholders?
  • How does the BOD and pool of stakeholders divide sustainability governance-related responsibilities? (ex. Sustainability target setting, developing and communicating strategies, performance monitoring, knowledge building, ethical and social considerations, etc.)
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2. Effective Audit and Risk Management

  • How does the company incorporate external and internal audit practices and ensure their effectivity? How are past audit results incorporated in future efforts?
  • How does the company measure, monitor, and mitigate sustainability-related risks?
  • How is data from these audit and risk management efforts communicated to the relevant stakeholders?
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3. Integrity and Transparency in Corporate Reporting

  • What are the company’s corporate disclosure policies and frameworks? How are these selected?
  • Who are the relevant officers in charge of monitoring sustainability-related reporting?
  • How does the company ensure checks-and-balances in its reporting procedures? What are the levels of review and oversight?
  • How are findings and data gathered from sustainability-related disclosures communicated to the relevant stakeholders?

Criteria Statement - Others

The Awards recognise, encourage, honour and celebrate Philippine-incorporated companies for their achievement in ESG.
Set out below are the guidelines or criteria which will be taken into consideration by the judges in their evaluation of the applications.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to respond to all areas in the guidelines below to show why they deserve to win in the respective award categories.

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1a. Supply Chain Management – Supplier Due Diligence

  • What criteria and metrics are used to screen suppliers for ESG-related matters (ex. environmental assessment, labor-related information, human rights, etc.)?
  • How is the assessment conducted? What are the steps and who are the relevant officers?

2a. Innovative Partnership – Partnership Strategies and Implementation

  • What is the objective of the initiative? How does it align with both/all parties’ business and ESG objectives/targets?
  • What is the structure of the partnership? How does it function and what are the key terms? How is responsibility divided among involved parties?
  • How does the partnership support or enhance the potential impacts of the project over what each party could achieve independently?

3a. Transformation – Transformation Strategy

  • What is the objective or motivation behind the transformation? What ESG-related target does it serve?
  • How was the transformation implemented?
  1. a) Detailed description of strategy
  2. b) Involved parties/officers
  3. c) Budget, financials, and timeline
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1-3b. All 3 categories – Impact on ESG Metrics

  • How was the impact of the initiative measured and monitored? How did the company ensure that the appropriate ESG metrics were touched?
  • What qualitative or quantitative data can the company provide to prove the project’s impact? How has the initiative impacted the company and its stakeholders?

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