Southeast Asia is entering a new era of sustainable growth and ESG is no longer a “nice to have.”
1. ESG is no longer just about #compliance : it’s about creating real value.
We’re seeing a major shift. ESG isn’t just a checklist, it’s a path to purpose, #innovation, and #impact. Investors and companies are aligning with real-world challenges like climate change and social equity.
2. Good #governance is a hashtag#deal-maker (or breaker).
Strong ethics, anti-corruption, and board oversight are essential. Vietnam is leading the way in Southeast Asia – but many still have work to do. Great ideas need great governance.
3. Sustainability should be #profitable.
#DeepC Case : Their green investments and efforts to make regulation evolve is a master piece : Smart land reclaiming, energy audits, waste management, plastic based roads saved billions of VND and fueled 5x business growth. Doing good ≠ losing margin, its fueling business growth!
4. Startups need more #support mechanism early on.
Impact ventures need more than funding: they need mentorship and support to build strong governance from the start. Let’s close the “valley of death.”
5. ESG should be part of how we all do business.
Like the internet 20 years ago, ESG should be built-in, not bolted on. We need standards, platforms, and accessible tools to make it easy for everyone.
6. #Data can be live and actionable.
Embedded ESG enables real-time tracking of energy use and waste. Inspiring examples like CricketOne and Betrimex are showing what smart, circular production looks like.
7. The #solutions are already here.
From smart packaging to solar power, tech and service providers are ready to go. It’s time to move from planning to doing.
No more excuses.
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