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Asia Pacific Sustainability Conference and Awards 2025

About the Event

1. What is the Asia Pacific Sustainability Conference and Awards 2025?

The Asia Pacific Sustainability Conference and Awards 2025 is a significant event organised by the Sustainable Business Network Association Malaysia (SustNET). This year marks its second edition, focusing on the themes of Biodynamics and Food Security. It features expert speakers and includes the inaugural Asia Pacific CEO Sustainability Awards ceremony.

2. Who is organising the event?

The event is organised by the Sustainable Business Network Association Malaysia (SustNET).

3. What are the key themes of the Asia Pacific Sustainability Conference 2025?

The key themes for the 2025 conference are Biodynamics and Food Security.

4. How many speakers will be at the conference?

There will be 12 expert speakers at the conference.

5. Was there an Asia Pacific Sustainability Conference last year? What was the theme?

Yes, the first Asia Pacific Sustainability Conference was held in 2024 with the theme "Building a Sustainable Future for All: Empowering Inclusive Groups in the Asia Pacific Region.

6. Are the Asia Pacific CEO Sustainability Awards new this year?

Yes, the Asia Pacific CEO Sustainability Awards are being introduced for the very first time in 2025.

About the Asia Pacific CEO Sustainability Awards 2025

7. What are the Asia Pacific CEO Sustainability Awards?

The Asia Pacific CEO Sustainability Awards are recognition awards that celebrate the efforts and commitment of organisations and individuals in the Asia Pacific region who have actively engaged with sustainability learning and demonstrated their passion through impactful projects.

8. Are these competitive awards?

No, the Asia Pacific CEO Sustainability Awards are Recognition Awards, not competitive awards with a traditional nomination and winner evaluation process.

9. What is the basis for receiving these awards?

The awards recognise organisations and individuals based on their engagement with the P5 Framework (Product, Process, People, Planet, Prosperity) developed by GPM Global (USA) and their demonstrated commitment to sustainability through training and project implementation.

10. What is the P5 Framework?

The P5 Framework (Product, Process, People, Planet, Prosperity) is a sustainability framework developed by GPM Global (USA) that serves as a guiding principle for the SustNET community.

11. How does SustNET determine who receives these awards?

SustNET recognises individuals, companies, and organisations that have actively participated in their sustainability learning initiatives, such as workshops and discussions, and have shown commitment to implementing sustainable practices. Engagement with the P5 Framework is a key consideration.

12. What is SustNET's connection to the Malaysia GPM Sustainability Awards?

The Asia Pacific CEO Sustainability Awards are an extension of the Malaysia GPM Sustainability Awards, which SustNET has been organising since 2018. These regional awards aim to provide a broader platform for previously recognised leaders, companies and organisations from Malaysia to gain further recognition in the Asia Pacific region.

13. Who issues the award certificates?

Award certificates are issued by the SustNET Panel of Assessors, comprising qualified sustainability practitioners, certified Green Project Managers, certified assessors, and consultants knowledgeable in the P5 Framework.

14. How many award categories are there?

There are three award categories:

Sustainability Champion Award
Outstanding Sustainability Practices Award
Influential Leader / CEO in Sustainability Awards

15. How many recipients will be awarded this year?

Approximately 100 recipients will be awarded across the three categories.

16. Will there be a booklet showcasing the awardees?

Yes, a special commemorative booklet called the Cenderahati is being prepared to feature the profiles of all the award recipients.

About the Asia Pacific CEO Sustainability Awards 2025

1. What is the basis for an Organisation receiving these awards?

The awards recognise companies, organisations, and individuals based on their engagement with the P5 Framework (Product, Process, People, Planet, Prosperity), developed by GPM Global (USA), and their demonstrated commitment to sustainability through training and project implementation. For example, if an Organisation previously sent an employee for P5 Framework training, making them part of the P5 Framework Community, they would be eligible for recognition.

2. What were the criteria for an Organisation receiving these awards?

An Organisation is being recognised due to their engagement in P5 Framework training (sending an employee) and the demonstrated commitment to sustainability, including the understanding of P5 Framework principles by their staff and evidence of implementing sustainability initiatives.

3. Were there nominations or a judging panel for these awards?

As these are Recognition Awards, there was no traditional nomination process or judging panel. The recognition is based on an Organisation's active engagement and learning within the P5 Framework community.

4. Can an Organisation attend only the awards ceremony?

Yes, even if an Organisation cannot send a representative to the full Asia Pacific Sustainability Conference, it is essential that at least one person attends the Award Giving ceremony on May 21st. Their presence would be greatly appreciated.

About the Asia Pacific Sustainability Conference and Awards 2025

1. Who is eligible to be recognised at the Asia Pacific CEO Sustainability Awards?

The individuals and organisations being recognised have largely been past recipients of the Malaysia GPM Sustainability Awards (from 2021 to 2024) who have shown significant progress in serving their communities and have developed stronger skills and capabilities. These are entities that have demonstrated their commitment through investing in P5 Framework training and assessment for their teams and by implementing impactful sustainability projects. For instance, an Organisation that previously received a Malaysian GPM Sustainability Award and has continued to advance its sustainability efforts could be recognised.

2. What kind of impact are awardees demonstrating?

Awardees, such as an Organisation, have demonstrated enhanced community impact and advanced their sustainability capabilities to merit recognition at the Asia Pacific level. They have invested in P5 Framework training and assessment for their teams and have implemented impactful sustainability projects.

The difference between the Malaysia GPM Sustainability Awards and the Asia Pacific CEO Sustainability Awards

The Malaysia GPM Sustainability Awards and the Asia Pacific CEO Sustainability Awards, while both focused on recognising sustainability efforts, differ in their scope and target audience:

Malaysia GPM Sustainability Awards:

Scope: National level, specifically for projects and initiatives within Malaysia.
Target Audience: Open to a wider range of participants, including individuals, schools, colleges, polytechnics, universities, SMEs, companies, cooperatives, NGOs, and government entities within Malaysia.
Focus: Recognises the implementation of sustainable projects and initiatives across various sectors within Malaysia, assessed based on the P5 Framework and alignment with SDGs and ESG frameworks.
History: Has been organised annually by SustNET since 2018 (Launched for GPM- P5 Framework involvement since at least 2015). It has recognised over 1000 recipients to date.
Certificate Issuer: Recognition Award certificates were issued by GPM Global in the past.

Asia Pacific CEO Sustainability Awards:

Scope: Regional level, recognising leaders and initiatives across the Asia Pacific region.
Target Audience: Primarily targets CEOs, influential leaders, and companies within the Asia Pacific region who have demonstrated outstanding commitment and impact in sustainability. While past recipients of the Malaysia GPM Sustainability Awards form a significant part of the initial awardees, the scope is broader geographically.
Focus: Recognises leadership and significant achievements in driving sustainability at a strategic and impactful level within organisations across the Asia Pacific. It aims to elevate the visibility of sustainability champions and best practices regionally. To celebrate the strategic and impactful leadership of sustainability champions and best practices in the region.
History: The year 2025 marks the inaugural edition of the Asia Pacific CEO Sustainability Awards. It builds upon the established foundation and network of the Malaysia GPM Sustainability Awards to elevate sustainability leaders on a larger, regional platform.
Certificate Issuer: Award certificates are issued by the SustNET Panel of Assessors, comprising qualified sustainability practitioners with expertise in the P5 Framework.
Future Growth: SustNET plans to further formalise an International Advisory Panel for upcoming Asia Pacific Conferences and Awards to expand its reach and impact in other countries.