Wasco Benefits 12,000 Lives Globally In 2024, Receives CSR Award
In recognition of these efforts, Wasco was named Company of the Year (Energy Solutions) for Sustainability Leadership at the Sustainability and CSR Malaysia Awards 2025, held here recently.
'The award highlights the Group's ongoing commitment to long-term community development and environmental stewardship,' said Wasco in a statement today.
The award was accepted by Wasco Board Member and Chairman of the Board Sustainability Committee, Lily Rozita Mohamad Khairi, on behalf of the Group.
The Group's initiatives, carried out in Malaysia, Tanzania, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Singapore, and Indonesia, were anchored on three focus areas, namely healthcare, humanity, and the environment.
In total, Wasco said 55 programmes were implemented, including school infrastructure upgrades, health checks, blood donation and vaccination drives, food distribution, disaster relief, community outreach, and circular economy campaigns.
Employee participation was a key driver of impact, with Wasco's workforce contributing more than 11,800 volunteer hours in 2024, demonstrating a strong internal culture of purpose and a commitment to meaningful change.
In the same statement, Wasco Chief Strategy Officer Ariesza Noor, said corporate responsibility is embedded in the Group's DNA and part of its promise to deliver meaningful, measurable value for people, planet, and progress.
'This award affirms our belief that sustainability is most powerful when it is people-powered. We will continue to elevate our efforts in line with our broader Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) ambitions,' she said.
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