Asia Responsible Enterprise Awards 2025 Honors 81 ESG Champions of Asia
Having assessed over 6,000 ESG programs since its inception, the AREA continues to serve as a vital platform to honor and showcase businesses and organizations that champion responsible and inclusive practices. The initiatives of this year's recipients have collectively impacted more than 3 million lives across Asia, reinforcing the power of responsible business in creating meaningful and lasting change.
In his welcome address, Datuk William Ng, Vice Chairman of Enterprise Asia, highlighted the urgency of moving beyond sustainability toward a regenerative economy. He called on businesses to become active contributors to restoring ecosystems, uplifting communities, and creating inclusive, resilient economies.
Since its establishment in 2011, the AREA has honored businesses across diverse industries through eight distinctive categories: Social Empowerment, Investment in People, Health Promotion, Green Leadership, Corporate Governance, Circular Economy Leadership, Corporate Sustainability Reporting, and Responsible Business Leadership. This year, over 350 submissions across 19 countries and markets underwent a rigorous judging process based on relevance, effectiveness and reach, and sustainability.
Among the recipients of the Responsible Business Leadership Category, which recognizes visionary leaders driving responsible entrepreneurship, are Joseph N.C. Huang, Chairman of E.Sun Financial Holding Company; Shi-kuan, Chen, Chairman of SinoPac Financial Holdings Company Limited; SC Chien, President of United Microelectronics Corporation.
Notable awardees in other categories include Thailand's Central Retail Corporation PCL, Greenfeed Viet Nam Corporation, Indonesia's PT Pertamina and PT Pupuk Kalimantan Timur, and the Philippines' San Miguel Global Power Holdings Corp. under the Social Empowerment Category; Taiwan Power Company, Standard Chartered Bank (Taiwan) Limited, and Cambodia's Union Commercial Bank PLC (UCB) under the Investment in People Category; AIA Thailand, Taiwan's Far Eastern Department Stores Ltd., and Indonesia's PT Kalimantan Prima Persada under the Health Promotion Category; the Philippines' Energy Development Corporation, Vietnam's LPBank, Nestlé Taiwan, and Indonesia's PT Daya Intiguna Yasa Tbk (Mr.D.I.Y. Indonesia) under the Green Leadership Category; Taiwan's Asia Cement Corporation, Thailand's Bank For Agriculture And Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC), and Vietnam's ROX Group under the Corporate Governance Category; Taiwan's Hiwin Technologies Corp. and Vietnam's TH Group Joint Stock Company under the Circular Economy Leadership Category; Thailand's BJC Big C and Electricity Generating Authority Of Thailand, and CPC Corporation Taiwan under the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Category.
In addition to the competitive categories, the AREA bestowed the Emblem of Sustainability to businesses with a long-standing and consistent commitment to sustainability. The Silver Emblem of Sustainability, awarded to organizations honored by the AREA for four years or more, was presented to Taiwan's Adata Technology Co., Ltd., Chugai Pharma Taiwan, Far Eastern Department Stores Ltd. and Taiwan Power Company; the Philippines' Energy Development Corporation; AIA Thailand, Krungthai Bank PCL, CKPower Public Company Limited and Government Savings Bank of Thailand. The prestigious Gold Emblem of Sustainability, reserved for organizations awarded for eight years or more, was presented to Thailand's Bangchak Corporation Public Company Limited and Metropolitan Electricity Authority, and E.Sun Financial Holding Company of Taiwan.
Prior to the AREA 2025, the International CSR & Sustainability (ICS) Summit 2025 took place earlier in the day, convening over 300 C-suite executives, business leaders, and ESG practitioners from 19 countries.
Under the theme 'Bridging the Green Transition Through Regenerative Sustainability', the summit offered a global platform for thought leaders to explore pioneering strategies and actionable insights on integrating ESG values and circular economy principles into core business operations. The summit aimed to empower attendees with the necessary knowledge and tools to adapt to an increasingly ESG-focused economy while identifying new avenues for growth and resilience.
At the summit's opening, Enterprise Asia's Chairman Tan Sri Dr. Fong Chan Onn, emphasized the need to move beyond conventional sustainability, calling for business models that regenerate natural systems, uplift communities, and foster inclusive prosperity. He highlighted growing inequalities in the green transition and urged leaders to use the summit as a platform to ignite transformative change and ensure a greener future for all.
The summit featured distinguished speakers including Gloyta Nathalang, Senior Executive Vice President of Sustainability Management and Corporate Communications of Bangchak Corporation Public Company Limited; Dr. Niven Huang, Managing Director of KPMG Sustainability Consulting, Taiwan; Nattinee Netraumpai, Board of Director & Head of Communications, Corporate Affairs and Sustainability of Unilever Thailand, alongside many other esteemed experts and thought leaders from across the region.
The AREA 2025 and ICS Summit 2025 were proudly supported by the Business Indonesia-Singapore Association (BISA), CCI France Malaysia, CSRone, Eurocham Malaysia, Green Transition, Kuala Lumpur Malay Chamber of Commerce (KLMCC), Malaysia Associated Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (MAICCI), Myanmar Business Executives Association (MBE), Singapore-Thai Chamber of Commerce (STCC), and Taiwan Institute for Sustainable Energy (TAISE).
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AWARD RECIPIENT LIST OF ASIA RESPONSIBLE ENTERPRISE AWARDS (AREA) 2025
RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS LEADERSHIP CATEGORY
ORGANIZATION
RECIPIENT NAME
COUNTRY
E.SUN FINANCIAL HOLDING COMPANY
JOSEPH N.C. HUANG
CHAIRMAN
TAIWAN
SINOPAC FINANCIAL HOLDINGS COMPANY LIMITED
SHI-KUAN, CHEN
CHAIRMAN
TAIWAN
UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORPORATION
SC CHIEN
PRESIDENT
TAIWAN
SOCIAL EMPOWERMENT CATEGORY
ORGANIZATION
WINNING ESG PROGRAM
COUNTRY
ACECOOK VIETNAM JOINT STOCK COMPANY
BRING HAPPINESS TO CHILDREN
VIETNAM
ADATA TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
INNOVATE TODAY, EMBRACE TOMORROW
TAIWAN
BANGCHAK CORPORATION PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED
BANGCHAK PHRA KHANONG REFINERY COMMUNITY RELATIONS
THAILAND
BANK FOR AGRICULTURE AND AGRICULTURAL COOPERATIVES (BAAC)
BAAC CARBON CREDIT: WHERE AIR BECOMES WEALTH
THAILAND
CAPITAL SECURITIES CORPORATION
CAPITAL LOVES READING
TAIWAN
CENTRAL RETAIL CORPORATION PCL
SMILE MELON LEARNING CENTER
THAILAND
CHUGAI PHARMA TAIWAN
BEYOND BUSINESS: CREATING SOCIAL VALUE THROUGH HEALTH AND INCLUSION PROGRAMS
TAIWAN
CHUNG HWA PULP CORPORATION
CARRYING KNOWLEDGE WITH PAPER
TAIWAN
CKPOWER PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED
HINGHOI PROJECT
THAILAND
ENERGY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
KEITECH'S VALUES-BASED TECH-VOC EDUCATION
PHILIPPINES
FAR EASTERN BIG CITY SHOPPING MALLS CO., LTD.
BIG CITY: KIDS' ENRICHMENT PLAYLAND FOR CHARACTER AND GROWTH
TAIWAN
FUBON LIFE INSURANCE
FUBON LIFE'S SOCIAL IMPACT INITIATIVE BUILDING A DIVERSE AND INCLUSIVE FRIENDLY SOCIETY
TAIWAN
GOLDEN INSURANCE BROKERS CO., LTD.
LOVE-PLUS CHARITY PIGGY BANK PROJECT
TAIWAN
GOVERNMENT SAVINGS BANK
MYMO SECURE+
THAILAND
GREENFEED VIET NAM CORPORATION
EMPOWERING FARMERS
VIETNAM
IBF FINANCIAL HOLDINGS CO., LTD.
EMPOWERING DREAMS, LIGHTENING THE WORLD
TAIWAN
J&V ENERGY TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
GREEN MOVERS, GREEN LEADERS.
TAIWAN
JOY~NOSTALG GROUP (RAEMULAN LANDS, INC.)
EMPOWERING THE FILIPINO: JOY~NOSTALG SOCIALIZED HOUSING
PHILIPPINES
KGI LIFE INSURANCE CO., LTD.
FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT FOR NEW IMMIGRANTS
TAIWAN
KRUNGTHAI BANK PCL
KRUNGTHAI LOVES SMART UNIVERSITY
THAILAND
LUCIDITY ENTERPRISE CO., LTD.
WOVEN LIGHT, SHARED HOPE
TAIWAN
METROPOLITAN ELECTRICITY AUTHORITY
ENHANCING SAFETY AND SUPPORT FOR SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY
THAILAND
NGERN TID LOR PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED
TIDLOR'S COMMITMENT TO FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT
THAILAND
PANDUIT CORP
PANDUIT SKILLS CHANGE LIVES CAMPAIGN
SINGAPORE
PRESIDENT CHAIN STORE CORPORATION
7-ELEVEN AS A GOOD NEIGHBOR ADVANCING SUSTAINABILITY LITERACY THROUGH READING
TAIWAN
PROVINCIAL ELECTRICITY AUTHORITY
PEA EV BOAT FOR COMMUNITY
THAILAND
PT PERTAMINA EP DONGGI MATINDOK FIELD
KOKOLOMBOI LESTARI
INDONESIA
PT PERTAMINA EP PAPUA FIELD
INDIGENOUS COMMUNITY SUSTAINABLE FOREST MANAGEMENT IN MALASIGI TRADITIONAL VILLAGE (MATA HATI MALASIGI)
INDONESIA
PT PERTAMINA EP RANTAU FIELD
SINAR PELITA
INDONESIA
PT PERTAMINA GEOTHERMAL ENERGY TBK AREA KAMOJANG
GEMAH KARSA
INDONESIA
PT PERTAMINA HULU ENERGI WEST MADURA OFFSHORE
REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE IN ECO EDU FARMING PROGRAM
INDONESIA
PT PUPUK ISKANDAR MUDA
PESONA PAYA NIE
INDONESIA
PT PUPUK KALIMANTAN TIMUR
PKT BERSERI (SUSTAINABLE, PROSPEROUS, AND INDEPENDENT BULUTANA AGRICULTURE)
INDONESIA
PT TRAKINDO UTAMA
TRAKINDO EDUCATIONAL EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM (CO-OP & GENERASI)
INDONESIA
PT VALE INDONESIA TBK
PONDATA'S PINEAPPLE AGROTOURISM
INDONESIA
PT. PUPUK SRIWIDJAJA PALEMBANG
SELF-RELIANT PESANTREN PROGRAM
INDONESIA
ROX GROUP
ROX SHARE – ROX GROUP'S ANNUAL CSR PROGRAM
VIETNAM
SAN MIGUEL GLOBAL POWER HOLDINGS CORP.
SMGP SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS
PHILIPPINES
SINOPAC FINANCIAL HOLDINGS COMPANY LIMITED
HOME FROM ABOVE: RESPECTING RURAL CHILDREN'S PERSPECTIVES
TAIWAN
STANDARD CHARTERED BANK (TAIWAN) LIMITED
FUTUREMAKERS: YOUTH EMPLOYMENT EMPOWERMENT
TAIWAN
TAIPEI 101
LANDLORD RECRUITS TENANTS FOR SUSTAINABILITY: CREATING AN ESG ECOSYSTEM TOGETHER WITH TAIPEI 101 THROUGH GLOBAL PARTNERSHIP
TAIWAN
TAIWAN BUSINESS BANK
GROWING HOPE TOGETHER — TBB SUPPORTING SMES TOWARD SUSTAINABLE FUTURE.
TAIWAN
TAIWAN DEPOSITORY & CLEARING CORPORATION
AGING WELL TOGETHER
TAIWAN
TSH BIOPHARM
EMPOWERED JOURNEYS: RECLAIMING CHOICE AND DIGNITY
TAIWAN
INVESTMENT IN PEOPLE CATEGORY
ORGANIZATION
WINNING ESG PROGRAM
COUNTRY
BINH TIEN CONSUMER GOODS MANUFACTURING LTD. CO.
HAPPY BITI'S – FOSTERING A CULTURE OF HAPPINESS
VIETNAM
CATHAY UNITED BANK CO., LTD.
FORGING BANI GENERATION TALENT: CATHAY TALENT RESILIENCE PROGRAM
TAIWAN
ELECTRICITY GENERATING PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED
KHANOM LEARNING CENTER
THAILAND
KRUNGTHAI BANK PCL
KRUNGTHAI BANK EMPLOYEE WELL-BEING INITIATIVES
THAILAND
NAN SHAN LIFE INSURANCE
EMPOWERING EVERY TEAM WITH DIGITAL TOOLS
TAIWAN
PACIFIC SOGO DEPARTMENT STORES CO., LTD.
EMPOWERING PEOPLE ENRICHING WORK
TAIWAN
PRESIDENT CHAIN STORE CORPORATION
CREATING A NEW DEI-FRIENDLY WORKPLACE CULTURE
TAIWAN
PT KALIMANTAN PRIMA PERSADA
KPP MINING TALENTVERSE
INDONESIA
SINOPAC FINANCIAL HOLDINGS COMPANY LIMITED
TOMORROW, TRANSFORMATION, TOGETHER: SINOPAC'S PATH TO THE BEST WORKPLACE
TAIWAN
STANDARD CHARTERED BANK (TAIWAN) LIMITED
BEST BANK FOR DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION
TAIWAN
TAIWAN LIFE INSURANCE CO., LTD.
INSURANCE PROFESSIONAL SUSTAINABLE CULTIVATION PROGRAM
TAIWAN
TAIWAN POWER COMPANY
SHAPING AND PASSING ON: TAIPOWER'S BROAD VISION FOR TALENT
TAIWAN
THAI CITY ELECTRIC CO., LTD.
THE SCHOLARSHIP PROJECT OF THAI CITY ELECTRIC CO., LTD.
THAILAND
THAI LIFE INSURANCE PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED
TLI: ENHANCING OPPORTUNITY CREATING CAREERS
THAILAND
UNION COMMERCIAL BANK PLC (UCB)
TOWARDS SUSTAINABLE TALENT DEVELOPMENT
CAMBODIA
HEALTH PROMOTION CATEGORY
ORGANIZATION
WINNING ESG PROGRAM
COUNTRY
AIA THAILAND
AIA SHARING A LIFE 12
THAILAND
C&G ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (THAILAND) CO., LTD.
'WITH LOVE, WE CAN' FOUNDATION DONATES 4 EMERGENCY AMBULANCES
THAILAND
CATHAY UNITED BANK CO., LTD.
WITH CATHAY AS GUARDIAN, HEALTH IS SUSTAINED
TAIWAN
FAR EASTERN DEPARTMENT STORES LTD.
EMPLOYEE WELLNESS UP, TOWARDS A HAPPY WORKPLACE
TAIWAN
PACIFIC SOGO DEPARTMENT STORES CO., LTD.
HOME-COOKED PLANET-FRIENDLY
TAIWAN
PT KALIMANTAN PRIMA PERSADA
HEALTH, SAFETY, AND WELL-BEING FOR ALL
INDONESIA
TAIWAN LIFE INSURANCE CO., LTD.
TAIWAN LIFE WELLNESS CONCIERGE
TAIWAN
GREEN LEADERSHIP CATEGORY
ORGANIZATION
WINNING ESG PROGRAM
COUNTRY
C&G ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (THAILAND) CO., LTD.
SUAN LAPHAPHIROM LANDSCAPE ENHANCEMENT PROJECT
THAILAND
CHUGAI PHARMA TAIWAN
FROM FIELD TO HEALING: A SUSTAINABLE HERB CULTIVATION INITIATIVE
TAIWAN
CKPOWER PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED
HINGHOI: PRESERVING AND RESTORING NATURAL RESOURCES
THAILAND
ELECTRICITY GENERATING PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED
EGCO GROUP PATHWAY TOWARDS NET ZERO
THAILAND
ENERGY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
EDC'S BINHI COMMUNITREE
PHILIPPINES
EXTENDMAX VIETNAM COMPANY LIMITED
DRIVING GREEN TRANSITION THROUGH ENERGY LABELS
VIETNAM
FARGLORY LIFE INSURANCE CO.,LTD.
ZERO CARBON OPERATION PROGRAM
TAIWAN
GREENFEED VIET NAM CORPORATION
GREEN TRANSFORMATION
VIETNAM
GSM GREEN AND SMART MOBILITY
GO GREEN GLOBAL
VIETNAM
HOTAI FINANCE CORPORATION
HFC ACT 4 GREEN: ACTION FOR CARBON REDUCTION
TAIWAN
J&V ENERGY TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
REDEFINING SUSTAINABILITY: LEADING A NEW NET-ZERO FUTURE THROUGH DIVERSE GREEN ENERGY.
TAIWAN
JORAKAY CORPORATION CO.,LTD.
JORAKAY GREEN EARTH
THAILAND
JOY~NOSTALG GROUP (RAEMULAN LANDS, INC.)
PASINARAW: THE FIRST UTILITY-GRADE SOCIALIZED HOUSING SOLAR ROOFTOP PARK IN THE WORLD
PHILIPPINES
KGI LIFE INSURANCE CO., LTD.
LOW-CARBON TRANSITION AND RESPONSIBLE FINANCE
TAIWAN
LPBANK
SUSTAINABILITY IN ACTION: LPBANK'S GREEN BANKING INNOVATIONS
VIETNAM
NESTLÉ TAIWAN
LEADING THE WAY TO A WASTE-FREE FUTURE
TAIWAN
PACIFIC SOGO DEPARTMENT STORES CO., LTD.
DECARBONIZE TODAY SUSTAINABLE TOMORROW
TAIWAN
PRESIDENT CHAIN STORE CORPORATION
SUSTAINABLE SUPPLY CHAIN PLASTIC REDUCTION ACTION
TAIWAN
PT DAYA INTIGUNA YASA TBK (MR.D.I.Y. INDONESIA)
CLEAN ACTION MOVEMENT MR.D.I.Y. FOR INDONESIA
INDONESIA
PT VALE INDONESIA TBK
ECO-MATERIAL TERAK SOROWAKO (ECO-TERAKO)
INDONESIA
SAN MIGUEL GLOBAL POWER HOLDINGS CORP.
SMGP ESG ROADMAP
PHILIPPINES
TAIPEI 101
SUSTAINABILITY & WELLBEING IN SUPERTALL: PIONEERING GREEN LEADERSHIP AT TAIPEI 101
TAIWAN
TAIWAN LIFE INSURANCE CO., LTD.
HAI LONG WIND FARM PROJECT FINANCING
TAIWAN
TAIWAN POWER COMPANY
POWERING OCEAN PROTECTION FOR ECOLOGICAL BALANCE
TAIWAN
THAI KOON STEEL CO., LTD.
THAIKOON FOR THAI ELEPHANTS.
THAILAND
TSH BIOPHARM
SOWING WITH HEART: A PROMISE FROM LAND TO HEALTH
TAIWAN
VINCOM RETAIL JOINT STOCK COMPANY
VIETNAM'S LEADING GREEN SHOPPING MALL SYSTEM
VIETNAM
VNU EXHIBITIONS ASIA PACIFIC CO., LTD.
SMALL STEPS, MEANINGFUL IMPACT BY VNU ASIA PACIFIC
THAILAND
WATSONS PERSONAL CARE STORES (TAIWAN)
WATSONS TAIWAN GO GREEN: SUSTAINABLE LIVING PRACTICES
TAIWAN
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE CATEGORY
ORGANIZATION
WINNING ESG PROGRAM
COUNTRY
ASIA CEMENT CORPORATION
ASIA CEMENT ENHANCING CORPORATE GOVERNANCE & UPHOLDING INTEGRITY
TAIWAN
BANK FOR AGRICULTURE AND AGRICULTURAL COOPERATIVES (BAAC)
STRENGTHENING RESILIENCE FOR SUSTAINABLE RURAL DEVELOPMENT
THAILAND
FUBON LIFE INSURANCE
FUBON LIFE EXCELLENCE IN SUSTAINABLE GOVERNANCE PROJECT
TAIWAN
KRUNGTHAI BANK PCL
SUSTAINABLE KRUNGTHAI INITIATIVE (KRUNGTHAI KUNNATHAM)
THAILAND
OCEAN LIFE INSURANCE PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED
SUSTAINABLE WITH LOVE
THAILAND
PROVINCIAL ELECTRICITY AUTHORITY
MOO BAN CHOR-SA-ARD
THAILAND
ROX GROUP
COMPREHENSIVE CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AT ROX
VIETNAM
TELIN
GOVERNANCE ENHANCEMENT ON DATA PROTECTION
INDONESIA
CIRCULAR ECONOMY LEADERSHIP CATEGORY
ORGANIZATION
WINNING ESG PROGRAM
COUNTRY
HIWIN TECHNOLOGIES CORP.
ECO SOLUTIONS FOR GREEN
TAIWAN
TH GROUP JOINT STOCK COMPANY
GREEN RENEWAL FROM FARM TO FACTORY: TH GROUP'S MODEL FOR INTEGRATED CIRCULAR AGRICULTURE
VIETNAM
CORPORATE SUSTAINABILITY REPORTING CATEGORY
ORGANIZATION
WINNING ESG PROGRAM
COUNTRY
BJC BIG C
BRING UP BETTER LIFE FOR ALL
THAILAND
CPC CORPORATION, TAIWAN
DRIVING GREEN ENERGY, CPC IS FORWARD SUSTAINABLY
TAIWAN
CTCI GROUP
GUARDIAN OF SUSTAINABLE EARTH: EMBRACING A BOLD SHIFT TOWARD SUSTAINABILITY
TAIWAN
ELECTRICITY GENERATING AUTHORITY OF THAILAND
EGAT SUSTAINABILITY REPORT 2023
THAILAND
EUPE CORPORATION BERHAD
FY2024 SUSTAINABILITY REPORT
MALAYSIA
FAR EASTERN DEPARTMENT STORES LTD.
SUSTAIN FOR A GOOD LIFE
TAIWAN
FARGLORY LIFE INSURANCE CO.,LTD.
2023 FGLIFE SUSTAINABILITY REPORT
TAIWAN
FORMOSA SOLAR RENEWABLE POWER GROUP
2023 CORPORATE SUSTAINABILITY REPORT
TAIWAN
FUBON LIFE INSURANCE
FUBON LIFE INSURANCE 2023 CORPORATE SUSTAINABILITY REPORT
TAIWAN
METROPOLITAN ELECTRICITY AUTHORITY
CREATING A DECARBONIZING SOCIETY FOR ALL
THAILAND
NAN SHAN LIFE INSURANCE
NAN SHAN LIFE 2024 SUSTAINABILITY REPORT
TAIWAN
PROVINCIAL ELECTRICITY AUTHORITY
SUSTAINABILITY REPORT 2023
THAILAND
SINOPAC FINANCIAL HOLDINGS COMPANY LIMITED
TOGETHER, A BETTER LIFE.
TAIWAN
UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORPORATION
2023 UMC SUSTAINABILITY REPORT
TAIWAN
About Enterprise Asia
Enterprise Asia is a non-governmental organization in pursuit of creating an Asia that is rich in entrepreneurship as an engine toward sustainable and progressive economic and social development within a world of economic equality. Its two pillars of existence are investment in people and responsible entrepreneurship. Enterprise Asia works with governments, NGOs and other organizations to promote competitiveness and entrepreneurial development, in uplifting the economic status of people across Asia and in ensuring a legacy of hope, innovation and courage for the future generation. Please visit https://www.enterpriseasia.org/ for more information.
About Asia Responsible Enterprise Awards (AREA)
The Asia Responsible Enterprise Awards program recognizes and honors Asian businesses for championing sustainable and responsible entrepreneurship in the categories of Green Leadership, Investment in People, Health Promotion, Social Empowerment, Corporate Governance, Circular Economy Leadership, Corporate Sustainability Reporting, and Responsible Business Leadership. For more information, visit: https://enterpriseasia.org/area/.
About the International CSR & Sustainability (ICS) Summit
The International CSR & Sustainability (ICS) Summit is a series of annual events in Asia where thought leaders and sustainability practitioners from diverse sectors converge to ignite powerful conversations about ESG and sustainability practices. The summits aim to be the gateway to the forefront of ESG and sustainability by presenting a global platform to create and strengthen ties, educate and inspire ESG integration in business practices, as well as brainstorm and explore solutions for key global sustainability challenges. Enterprise Asia is proud to be a part of the effort to strengthen and shape Asia to be a more inclusive, responsible and sustainable socio-economic market. Please visit https://enterpriseasia.org/area/ics/ for more information.
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About AEG Presents Combining the power of the live event with a focus on true artist development, AEG Presents is a world leader in the music and entertainment industries. Operating across four continents, the company has an unparalleled commitment to artistry, creativity, and community. Its tentpole festivals and multi-day music events — which include the iconic Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival and the legendary New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival alongside American Express Presents BST Hyde Park, Stagecoach, Hangout Festival, Electric Forest, and Firefly — continue to set the bar for the live music experience. AEG Presents promotes global tours for artists such as The Rolling Stones, Elton John, Taylor Swift, Celine Dion, Justin Bieber, Kenny Chesney, Paul McCartney, and Katy Perry, in addition to — through its network of clubs, theatres, arenas, stadiums and renowned partner brands such as Goldenvoice, Messina Touring Group, Concerts West, The Bowery Presents, PromoWest Productions, Marshall Arts, Madison House Presents, and Zero Mile Presents — creating and developing an unmatched infrastructure for artist development and audience reach. More information can be found at
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Nuveen Raises $1.3 Billion From Global Institutional Investors For First Close of Energy & Power Infrastructure Credit Fund
Institutional Investor Commitments from the US, Canada, Korea and Japan Underscore the Historic Investment Opportunity to Meet Growing Energy and Power Demands NEW YORK, Aug. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Nuveen, a global investment manager, has completed its first close with $1.3 billion of initial capital commitments to the Energy & Power Infrastructure Credit Fund II (EPIC II), a $2.5 billion target private credit strategy providing private infrastructure credit solutions to companies in support of the growing demand for energy and power arising from digitalization, electrification and the reindustrialization of North America, Europe and other OECD countries. EPIC II delivers directly-originated credit solutions supporting the build-out of secure and reliable energy and power generation while also focusing on credit opportunities involving sustainable infrastructure. This multi-pronged approach invests across the entire energy and power ecosystem, from renewables and energy storage to hydrocarbons, midstream and liquified natural gas. Further, the strategy focuses on investments with projected strong cashflows while seeking to mitigate downside risks through hard asset collateral protection, long-term contracts with strong counterparties and strong pricing protection. EPIC II investments involve bespoke project and corporate financings to fund equipment and growth capital as well as acquisition financings, recapitalizations and structured credit solutions. 'Bringing together the resiliency of infrastructure assets and the private credit playbook that utilizes covenant protection and structural flexibility has unlocked a strong level of investor demand across the globe,' said Don Dimitrievich, Senior Managing Director & Portfolio Manager, Energy Infrastructure Credit. 'Investors are increasingly interested in strategies that capitalize on their conviction in the growing global energy demand brought on by digitalization, electrification and reindustrialization while also seeking downside risk mitigation to guard against macro volatility, and inflationary and geopolitical risk. As we reach this latest milestone, we remain focused on deploying capital into resilient companies and projects across the energy and power ecosystem that capture this historic market opportunity while providing durable income potential.' EPIC II is anchored by commitments from a leading Canadian pension fund manager and TIAA. With nearly half of the commitments coming from outside the US, the first close also includes a global roster of prominent institutional investors including global insurers, Japanese and Korean public and corporate pensions, asset managers and other limited partner investors. EPIC II employs the same strategy and builds on the strong track record of Energy & Power Infrastructure Credit Fund I (EPIC I). Nuveen's Energy Infrastructure Credit (EIC) platform is led by industry veteran Don Dimitrievich and supported by a team of 13 investment professionals with the senior members averaging 20 years of investment experience. The EIC team has collectively invested over $13 billion across multiple market cycles employing the same investment strategy utilized in EPIC I & II. With deep credit expertise and a time-tested investment approach, EPIC II offers investors access to one of the most sought-after asset classes at an attractive risk return balance. Nuveen is a top 20 infrastructure manager1. Its diversified infrastructure investing platform is built on more than 30 years of private debt and equity investing experience and has more than $35 billion of infrastructure assets under management as of 31 March 20252. Media Contact Andrew Chironna | | 212-913-1015 About NuveenNuveen, the investment manager of TIAA, offers a comprehensive range of outcome-focused investment solutions designed to secure the long-term financial goals of institutional and individual investors. Nuveen has $1.3 trillion in assets under management as of 31 March 2025 and operations in 32 countries. Its investment specialists offer deep expertise across a comprehensive range of traditional and alternative investments through a wide array of vehicles and customized strategies. For more information, please visit EPIC II is only available to accredited investors. EPIC I is now closed to new investors. This material is not intended to be a recommendation or investment advice, does not constitute a solicitation to buy, sell or hold a security or an investment strategy, and is not provided in a fiduciary capacity. The information provided does not take into account the specific objectives or circumstances of any particular investor, or suggest any specific course of action. Investment decisions should be made based on an investor's objectives and circumstances and in consultation with his or her advisors. Nuveen, LLC provides investment solutions through its investment specialists 1 Top 20 ranking is based on the IPE Real Assets 2025 July/August report.2 As of 31 Mar 2025. Nuveen assets under management (AUM) is inclusive of underlying affiliates. Private infrastructure debt AUM is comprised of project finance debt, utilities, C-PACE, European energy transition credit and Energy Infrastructure Credit. Listed infrastructure AUM includes the Global Infrastructure strategy and the Real Asset Income strategy infrastructure allocations.
