This regional workshop will contribute to embedding human rights in business activities in the ASEAN region, with a particular focus on the roles, duties and responsibilities of governments and business.
Jakarta, Indonesia - 3 April 2017 - The ASEAN CSR Fellowship started its country programme in Indonesia. Fellows are going to spend 5 days from 3-7 April in Jakarta to learn about the status and key challenges in and opportunities for responsible business practices in ASEAN and Indonesia. Some of the key topics will be discussed include business and human rights, business and environment, youth empowerment, and partnership for development.
Working Group on Business Integrity in ASEAN and Partners pledged the “Regional Integrity Pledge”
Singapore – 6 March 2017 - Ethics in businesses is very much similar to ethics everywhere, it is a set of rules and laws in which one will need to adhere to almost without questioning. Integrity refers more to an individual’s intrinsic values and virtues which guides one’s life. When applied to companies, companies believe that integrity is important as it builds, foster and sustain relationships amongst different stakeholders and thereby, increasing trust and confidence which set businesses apart.
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The ASEAN CSR Fellowship started its country programme in Indonesia. Fellows are going to spend 5 days from 3-7 April in Jakarta to learn about the status and key challenges in and opportunities for responsible business practices in ASEAN and Indonesia. Some of the key topics will be discussed include business and human rights, business and environment, youth empowerment, and partnership for development. The Indonesia programme is organised by ACN in partnership with Indonesia Business Links. For more information, please visit our ASEAN CSR Fellowship webpage. |
ASEAN CSR Fellowship kicks off with 16 Fellows from business, civil society and government sectors
Singapore - 9 January 2017 – Responsible Business Conduct and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is gaining traction in ASEAN. Sustainability Reporting (SR) has increasingly gained recognition from countries in ASEAN. It forms a core component of businesses’ Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) practice that discloses non-financial information about their business operations and practices. An example is Singapore whereby the number of companies to do so had raised steadily over the years and come end 2017, SR will be made mandatory through a “comply or explain” framework for Singapore Exchange (SGX) listed companies. As this gains traction, so must there be a need to groom CSR leaders to push the agenda of CSR in businesses forward. Particularly in ASEAN, which is one of the fastest growing consumer markets in the world, it is important to promote responsible businesses so that they can be held accountable and has ethical behavior towards profits while respecting social and environmental stewardship.
