The ASEAN CSR Network, world-wide development organisation Oxfam, the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers and the ASEAN Foundation are organising the ASEAN Responsible Business Forum in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from 27 – 29 October at the Royale Chulan Damansara Hotel.
This High-Level Regional Forum is timely as there have been recent trends or upcoming directions which impacts or will impact the journey towards responsible business adoption in ASEAN.
In recent weeks, the haze has affected possibly up to five of the 10 ASEAN countries. With rising Pollutant Standards Index (PSI) affecting the health of citizens in many ASEAN countries, we have also seen increased consumer, government, and civil society, actions and media attention on errant agri-resources companies. These companies have been facing intense pressure from many stakeholders to be more accountable in their business practices.
This year is also significant as the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) comes into being and a new Post 2015 strategy and agenda is formulated. CSR is identified as a key component for Social Justice and Rights in ASEAN and to contribute towards sustainable socio-economic development.
At the Forum, the discussions will focus on the opportunities and challenges and the role that businesses play in incorporating CSR or responsible business practices at the heart of its operations and working together with other stakeholders to create an inclusive, equitable and sustainable ASEAN Community in 2015 and beyond.
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