Presenting the Inquirer ESG Impact Awards 2025 now 鈥� accepting entries
MANILA, Philippines — The newly launched Inquirer ESG Edge Impact Awards 2025 is now accepting entries from companies leading the way in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) excellence in the Philippines.
This prestigious program honors outstanding corporate initiatives that drive sustainability and social responsibility. Winners of the Inquirer ESG Edge Impact Awards 2025 will gain national recognition and advance to compete in the Asia ESG Positive Impact Awards 2025 in Malaysia, further amplifying their impact on the global stage.
The Inquirer Group of Companies has joined forces with two other regional media powerhouses, Malaysia’s Star Media Group and Indonesia’s Media Group of Kompas Gramedia, to form the Asia ESG Positive Impact Consortium (A-EPIC), the first of its kind in Asia.
The consortium aims to promote progressive environmental, socioeconomic, and governance commitments for future prosperity across the region. The ESG Awards is a collaboration of the consortium to recognize and celebrate leaders and companies who drive impactful change.
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Article continues after this advertisementThe awards are presented to top businesses based on their innovative and impactful ESG campaigns. Companies will be evaluated by an independent panel of judges based on criteria aligned with the three ESG pillars: Environment, Social, and Governance. Other ESG innovations may also be considered.
Article continues after this advertisementEnvironment categories
Sustainable Ecosystems/Biodiversity Conservation: Recognizes efforts in conserving or rehabilitating natural ecosystems and wildlife
Water Management and Efficiency: Innovations in water conservation, efficiency, and pollution reduction (PH awards only, will not advance to Asia ESG Impact Awards 2025)
Waste Management, Responsible Consumption and Production: Projects promoting waste reduction, recycling, and sustainable production
Renewable Energy (RE): Companies shifting to RE and related innovations
Energy Efficiency: Innovative energy-saving solutions
Social categories
Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI): Workplace initiatives that reduce discrimination and improve inclusivity
Relations with Local Communities: Positive engagement with and support for local communities, including indigenous groups
Human Rights and Labor Standards/Labor Rights: Companies promoting human rights across their supply chain (PH awards only, will not advance to Asia ESG Impact Awards 2025)
Talent Management/Learning & Development: Organizations fostering employee growth and well-being
Good Health and Well-being: Projects promoting occupational and public health
Governance category
Governance, Reporting & Transparency: Companies with effective corporate governance, sustainability tracking, and transparency (PH awards only, will not advance to Asia ESG Impact Awards 2025)
Other ESG categories
Sustainable supply chain management: Recognizes improvements in ESG-aligned supply chains
Innovative partnership: Impactful multisectoral collaborations that address ESG priorities
Transformation: Businesses that have significantly improved their sustainability performance over time
Award tiers, eligibility
Tier 1: Publicly listed companies (PLCs) and large companies (revenue of P10 billion and above)
Tier 2: MSMEs (revenue of less than P10 billion)
A total of 56 awards (gold and silver) will be presented across 14 categories, along with two Most Outstanding ESG Project awards to be given per tier.
Eligible companies must be duly registered in the Philippines, have valid business permits, and provide audited financial statements for the past three years. Entries must demonstrate proven impact, be relevant to the chosen category, and include comprehensive project documentation.
Entry rates
Regular Rate: P24,000
Early Bird Rate: P19,000 (Feb. 19 – March 19, 2025)
Application Deadline: May 2025
How to participate
Visit esgimpactawards.inquirer.com.ph to register and submit your application. For inquiries, email [email protected].
Join us in recognizing Philippine ESG champions driving a sustainable future for all of us!
