2023 Asia-Pacific Sustainability Action Awards:APSAA＆TSAA::TCSA (Taiwan Corporate Sustainability Awards)

2023 Asia-Pacific Sustainability Action Awards

2023 APSAA
Asia-Pacific Sustainability Action Awards

Background

In 2015, the United Nations announced its “2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (Agenda 2030)” and adopted 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) that clearly defined the direction of global efforts for the coming period of 2016-2030. Over the past 5 years, organizations worldwide have integrated the SDGs into their internal cultures and adopted innovative strategies to practice sustainable development. There have been many inspiring breakthroughs and success stories. To fully demonstrate the vitality of Taiwan and the Asia-Pacific region to promote sustainable development, the 2022 APSAA Asia-Pacific Sustainability Action Awards (the "Awards") are being specially held to recognize outstanding achievements and contributions in implementing the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Held in conjunction with the first Asia-Pacific Sustainability Action Expo and Summit, the sustainable achievements featured at the awards ceremony will attract attention globally.

The award will be granted in three categories: (1) a Sustainability Action Award for implementation of SDGse; (2) Livable and Sustainable City Award for local governments’ efforts in implementing sustainable governance and achieving sustainable cities; and (3) Outstanding Chief Sustainability Officer Award for individuals who have made outstanding contributions and efforts in promoting corporate sustainable development.

The award ceremony will be held in conjunction with theAsia-Pacific Sustainability Action Expo and Summit, with attendance at this grand event anticipated from industries, universities, and government agencies from Taiwan, Japan, South Korea, and other Asia-Pacific countries. In 2022, there were over 108 public and private sector and exhibitors,with over 20000 visitors,thus bringing a high degree of visibility internationally and socially. Through this international event, it is foreseeable that guests will learn about the outstanding performances and innovation of SDGs,CSR and USR from all walks of life locally and globally. Thus,the event will formulate cross-industry alliances and market development domestically and internationally, while driving the innovative energy of companies and strengthening its international competitiveness.

Purpose

I. Advocacy for the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
II. Raising awareness of sustainability issues among business groups, governments, and organizations in the Asia-Pacific region.
III. Award outstanding sustainable action plans from all walks of life.
IV. Establishing partnerships in accelerating towards sustainability goals.
V. Enhancing dialogue with stakeholders to consolidate the public's vision and consensus on sustainable development.

Organizer

Taiwan Corporate Sustainability Awards Executive Committee

Contact

Yvette Pan
E-mail：yvette@taise.org.tw
Award Secretariat mailbox：service@tcsaward.org.tw
Address：2F-2, No. 188, Nanjing East Road Section 5, Songshan District, Taipei City 105
Telephone： +886 2 2769-8968 Ext. 201
TCSA Taiwan Corporate Sustainability Awards official website：tcsaward.org.tw