Stewardship Asia Centre

On Monday, we continued the series of celebrations for Stewardship Asia Centre’s 10th anniversary! 🎉 This second gathering brought together our valued partners, friends, and supporters for an intimate evening filled with meaningful conversations on progress, stewardship, and the path ahead. It was a special night to connect and reflect on our shared journey. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us and made the event so memorable! We’re excited to keep moving forward with all of you. 🙌 #10YearsOfImpact #CelebratingStewardship #CreatingImpact #TogetherWeLead Rajeev Peshawaria Joanna Soh Bee Lin Ang Keng Boon Ng Yoosuf Moiz

That’s a wrap for Stewardship Asia Centre's #StewardLeadershipSummit2024! 🌟 #ICYMI: Over the past two days, we’ve explored the most pressing challenges of our time and discussed how businesses can not only drive profits but also create meaningful, lasting impact. Here are some key highlights: 💡 Prof Arnoud De Meyer, Chairman of Stewardship Asia Centre, opened the summit by emphasising that ethics isn't just about following regulations—it's about aligning decisions with values. ⚖️ Chong Meng Tan, Board Director at Temasek, reminded us that balancing profits, principles, and people is key, as the memory of what you stand for outlasts everything else. 💬 Shai Ganu, Managing Director; Global Leader – Executive Compensation & Board Advisory at WTW, and Rajeev Peshawaria, CEO of Stewardship Asia Centre, sparked a lively debate on the balance between purpose and incentives, questioning whether an overemphasis on incentives is fueling greenwashing. 📢 Kiran Bedi, Founder of India Vision Foundation; Former Lieutenant-Governor of Puducherry, shared the importance of consistent purpose-driven leadership and the power of open, transparent communication in fostering change. 🤝 During a fireside chat moderated by Suling Lin, Senior Columnist at The Straits Times, Pamela Chng, CEO of Bettr, stressed that leadership should be built on trust and compassion, while Asha Gupta, Regional President, Asia & Chief Strategy & Corporate Development Officer at Amway spoke about how their social engine drives the development of people, and Sunil Puri, Senior VP of Research & Engagement at Stewardship Asia Centre, highlighted that ethical integrity is at the core of effective leadership. 🌍 Moderated by Dr. Vinika Devasar Rao, our panel discussion with Bey Soo Khiang, Vice Chairman, RGE; Chairman, April Group, and Sook Yee Tai, Advisory Board Director, OCTAVE Institute Limited, explored how sustainability and culture can drive long-term profitability and human wellbeing. 🤖 Dr. Stephen Cave, Director of the Institute for Technology and Humanity, University of Cambridge wrapped up the summit by discussing AI ethics and the challenges of ensuring AI’s rapid growth contributes to a just and sustainable future. This year's summit was a powerful reminder that stewardship is about action, not just words. It’s about building a better future by leading with purpose, prioritising sustainability, and fostering inclusion. 🌱 #LeadershipForGood #SustainableLeadership #BusinessForImpact

More highlights from our SL25 dinner! ✨ We were honored to be graced by distinguished guests and our 25 incredible honourees. The evening celebrated the powerful impact their projects have had across industries, combining purpose with profit to drive lasting change for society and the environment. From sustainable innovations to empowering communities, these projects are true examples of steward leadership in action. We're proud to recognise their achievements and look forward to seeing even more transformative initiatives in the future! 💡 Apply for SL25 2025 and share your journey with the world: https://lnkd.in/gqkf6pFH #SL25 #StewardLeadership #Impact #PurposeAndProfit Rajeev Peshawaria Joanna Soh Sunil Puri Keng Boon Ng Bee Lin Ang Annisah Smith

Last night at our SL25 unveiling dinner, Patrick Daniel, Board Director of Stewardship Asia Centre and SPH Media Trust and Rajeev Peshawaria, CEO of Stewardship Asia Centre, took the stage to present the awards. Together, they celebrated the outstanding steward leadership demonstrated by this year's 25 honourees. Their projects, which span various industries across Asia Pacific, reflect the powerful combination of profit and purpose, driving real, lasting change for both society and the environment. 🌍 Is your organisation driving meaningful change and leading with purpose? Don’t miss this opportunity to showcase how you’re making a difference—apply for our SL25 now: https://lnkd.in/gqkf6pFH 🚀

👏 A huge congratulations to our 2024 #StewardLeadership25 honourees! These organisations have made an extraordinary impact across the Asia-Pacific region, proving that businesses can thrive while making a positive difference for society and the environment. “We are encouraged to see SL25 gaining traction across Asia Pacific and beyond with increasingly higher-quality submissions. Transformational change requires more than just rules, incentives, and reporting. It requires steward leadership, which embodies a genuine desire and persistence to create a collective better future for stakeholders, society, future generations and the environment. We hope these 25 projects will inspire others worldwide,” said Rajeev Peshawaria, CEO of Stewardship Asia Centre. From decarbonising agriculture to fostering gender equality, these projects showcase true steward leadership in action. Stay tuned as we continue to highlight their stories! 🎖 Ayala Land, Inc. BLUEACRES, L.L.C. Carbon Impact Capital D2L.sg EDP Renewables APAC Hasiru Dala Innovations Jollibee Group Phool.co (Kanpur Flowercycling) Karma Lakelands Kite Mongolia Komunidad Liberty Society MITCON Consultancy and Engineering Services Ltd Nets Printwork Sdn Bhd Nupo Ventures (Jiva) OCBC Ocean Purpose Project Optus (Singtel) PT Austindo Nusantara Jaya Tbk. reach52 Rize San Miguel Aerocity Inc. Standard Chartered TCP Group The Radiant Spectrum 📖 Read the release here: https://lnkd.in/gRZuPD9S #StewardLeadership #SL25 #ClimateAction #EthicalBusiness #PurposeinAction

Companies are making strides in tackling climate and social inequality, but these efforts need to scale for more significant impact. Our SL25 list showcases financially viable solutions that benefit both the environment and society. 🌍 We're excited to unveil this year's 25 honourees later today at our SL25 unveiling dinner at Pan Pacific, so keep an eye out! The list highlights projects from 15 industries across Asia-Pacific, featuring innovative approaches like empowering farmers, transforming waste into sustainable materials, and supporting women entrepreneurs. These initiatives show that businesses can achieve financial success while driving positive social impact. Read more as Rosalind Ang of The Straits Times interviews our judges to explore the need for scaling up these efforts and their perspectives on the honourees. 📰 #StewardLeadership #SL25 #ClimateAction #EthicalBusiness #PurposeinAction

We are supportive of capacity-building on the #sustainabilityreporting and #climatereporting front. Here is one such effort: Time is running out to secure your spot at the upcoming Value Up! Boards As Stewards of #SustainableBusinesses Workshop in partnership with Stewardship Asia Centre (SAC) on 25 October.   Successful businesses know how to leverage #valuecreation by driving sustainable stakeholder and company value, keeping their business top-of-mind and maintaining a competitive edge in today's marketplace.   A recent global study, Sustainable Sustainability (2023), conducted by SAC, confirmed that businesses achieve profitability and growth by adopting Steward Leadership—a vital shift as 60% of board directors' time is still spent on compliance, financials, and risk, leaving little focus on sustainability, innovation, and leadership. In a 2024 study, Boards as Stewards of Sustainability, SAC subsequently found that boards across 11 countries are aligning profit with social and environmental impact, showing that forward-thinking boards can drive success while fulfilling their fiduciary duties.   At this workshop, learn how to tackle the leadership challenge and embed stewardship and accountability into your organisation's culture.   Don't miss this opportunity to transform your approach and secure long-term success for your business. Register now for the Value Up! Workshop and become a steward of sustainable success to enhance your business's profitability and growth!   Click here to secure your place: https://lnkd.in/gw4q_GWi

"To drive impactful L&D and talent development initiatives, four key elements must align: top management buy-in, creative use of technology, employee motivation to reskill or upskill, and—most importantly—a shared culture of continuous learning and growth." This was one of the powerful insights shared by Sunil Puri, our Senior VP of Research & Engagement at Stewardship Asia Centre, as he moderated a panel at HRM Asia’s Learning & Education Technologies event. The panel focused on transforming L&D from a cost centre into a value centre, winning stakeholder buy-in along the way. 🏆 The discussion delved into critical topics, such as: 🔹 Navigating the complexities of redesigning learning experiences to fuel both employee development and business growth 🔹 Reducing the cost and impact of ramp time to boost productivity and performance 🔹 Linking LMS investments to business outcomes to inform smarter decisions and improve the bottom line A big shoutout to the stellar panelists who joined Sunil: 👏 Janice Yunli Zhao, Head of Global Learning & Development – Singapore, Micron Technology 👏 David Hendrick Jr., Director, HR Capability Development, National Healthcare Group 👏 Amor Villalon, Director & Head of Talent Management, Org Development & L&D, NTUC FairPrice We look forward to collaborating with our stakeholders and partners to shape the future of L&D and talent development! #StewardLeadership #LearningAndDevelopment #TalentEnablement #HRInnovation

🌏 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝘀𝗶𝗮 𝗣𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰 𝗕𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀: 𝗔 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 🌏 Our latest research, supported by 13 institutions across 11 countries, engaged nearly 700 directors. Key findings show that 26% of respondents believe sustainability falls under the chairman or C-suite’s purview, while 16% reported that no one holds responsibility for it on their boards. This report covers crucial statistics, insights, and strategies, including: 📊 How only 21% of boards prioritise sustainability, with short-termism, profit maximisation, and stakeholder bias remaining dominant concerns. ⚙️ “Active ingredients” essential for boards to drive action and commit to sustainability. 🧠 Board archetypes based on mindset and readiness to steward sustainability. 🚀 Key actions boards must initiate, and mindset shifts needed to prepare for existential challenges. We’ve attached a sneak peek below. To read the full report, click here: https://lnkd.in/g_S4QpX8 📝 For our press release, click here: https://lnkd.in/gyeFScYY The time for Asia Pacific boards to embrace stewardship is now—championing values-based decision-making without exceptions. 🌟

We’re just one week away from the upcoming 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁, and we're excited to annouce our exciting lineup of speakers! 🌟 This year, we are thrilled to welcome thought leaders, industry experts, and changemakers from around the world to share their insights on tackling some of the most pressing global challenges—like climate change and socioeconomic disparity—through purpose-driven strategies. 🌍 The 25 honourees of our annual Steward Leadership 25 will also be recognised for their environmental and social projects during this two-day event, which takes place at the 𝗣𝗮𝗻 𝗣𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰 𝗛𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗹 in Singapore 𝗼𝗻 𝟮𝟯-𝟮𝟰 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿. We’re looking forward to the impactful conversations that will emerge from this summit and can’t wait to hear the valuable insights from our speakers! #StewardLeadership #GlobalChallenges #ClimateAction #SocioeconomicEquality #LeadershipForGood #AIStewardship