The Asset ESG Awards 2020

Welcome to The Asset ESG Corporate Awards Submission.

The Asset ESG Corporate Awards offers a rigorous benchmarking service for listed companies with regard to corporate sustainability. The criteria used to assess the companies include a range of metrics of financial performance, which are also a proxy for gauging management acumen. Companies are also evaluated according to the quality of their governance, social responsibility, environmental responsibility and investor relations.

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Only completed submissions will be considered.  The deadline for submissions is on September 4, 2020

 

Company Information

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* Please complete all parts below

Awards

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* Which award(s) do you wish to be considered for?

Please note that for the Jade Award assessment, The Asset Editorial Board requires interviews with a board member and/or senior executives. The applicants must also provide contacts for three investors and one partnering NGO to provide third-party opinions on the company’s ESG performance.

The Asset ESG Corporate Initiative Awards

The Asset ESG Corporate Leadership Awards

Corporate Governance - Board of Directors

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Is the CEO also the chairperson of the company?

Is your chairperson a previous CEO of the company?

* How many directors sit on the board?

Director 1

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Director details

Age rangeGenderProfessional backgroundTenure (years)Compensation schemes% of shares
Director (1)

Please state the role of Director (1) on the board.

Your choice
Is Director (1) a past employee?
Is Director (1) a current employee?
Is Director (1) a family member of a person who is or has been within the last three years, an executive officer of the corporation?
Is Director (1) an INED under the local stock exchange standard?

Please specify the role of Director (1) in the following committee.

Role
Audit
Remuneration
Risk management
Nomination
Others, please specify below

Director (1) - Please specify other participated committee below

Director 2

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Director details

Age rangeGenderProfessional backgroundTenure (years)Compensation schemes% of shares
Director (2)

Please state the role of Director (2) on the board.

Your choice
Is Director (2) a past employee?
Is Director (2) a current employee?
Is Director (2) a family member of a person who is or has been within the last three years, an executive officer of the corporation?
Is Director (2) an INED under the local stock exchange standard?

Please specify the role of Director (2) in the following committee.

Role
Audit
Remuneration
Risk management
Nomination
Others, please specify below

Director (2) - Please specify other participated committee below

Director 3

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Director details

Age rangeGenderProfessional backgroundTenure (years)Compensation schemes% of shares
Director (3)

Please state the role of Director (3) on the board.

Your choice
Is Director (3) a past employee?
Is Director (3) a current employee?
Is Director (3) a family member of a person who is or has been within the last three years, an executive officer of the corporation?
Is Director (3) an INED under the local stock exchange standard?

Please specify the role of Director (3) in the following committee.

Role
Audit
Remuneration
Risk management
Nomination
Others, please specify below

Director (3) - Please specify other participated committee below

Director 4

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Director details

Age rangeGenderProfessional backgroundTenure (years)Compensation schemes% of shares
Director (4)

Please state the role of Director (4) on the board.

Your choice
Is Director (4) a past employee?
Is Director (4) a current employee?
Is Director (4) a family member of a person who is or has been within the last three years, an executive officer of the corporation?
Is Director (4) an INED under the local stock exchange standard?

Please specify the role of Director (4) in the following committee.

Role
Audit
Remuneration
Risk management
Nomination
Others, please specify below

Director (4) - Please specify other participated committee below

Director 5

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Director details

Age rangeGenderProfessional backgroundTenure (years)Compensation schemes% of shares
Director (5)

Please state the role of Director (5) on the board.

Your choice
Is Director (5) a past employee?
Is Director (5) a current employee?
Is Director (5) a family member of a person who is or has been within the last three years, an executive officer of the corporation?
Is Director (5) an INED under the local stock exchange standard?

Please specify the role of Director (5) in the following committee.

Role
Audit
Remuneration
Risk management
Nomination
Others, please specify below

Director (5) - Please specify other participated committee below

Director 6

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Director details

Age rangeGenderProfessional backgroundTenure (years)Compensation schemes% of shares
Director (6)

Please state the role of Director (6) on the board.

Your choice
Is Director (6) a past employee?
Is Director (6) a current employee?
Is Director (6) a family member of a person who is or has been within the last three years, an executive officer of the corporation?
Is Director (6) an INED under the local stock exchange standard?

Please specify the role of Director (6) in the following committee.

Role
Audit
Remuneration
Risk management
Nomination
Others, please specify below

Director (6) - Please specify other participated committee below

Director 7

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Director details

Age rangeGenderProfessional backgroundTenure (years)Compensation schemes% of shares
Director (7)

Please state the role of Director (7) on the board.

Your choice
Is Director (7) a past employee?
Is Director (7) a current employee?
Is Director (7) a family member of a person who is or has been within the last three years, an executive officer of the corporation?
Is Director (7) an INED under the local stock exchange standard?

Please specify the role of Director (7) in the following committee.

Role
Audit
Remuneration
Risk management
Nomination
Others, please specify below

Director (7) - Please specify other participated committee below

Director 8

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Director details

Age rangeGenderProfessional backgroundTenure (years)Compensation schemes% of shares
Director (8)

Please state the role of Director (8) on the board.

Your choice
Is Director (8) a past employee?
Is Director (8) a current employee?
Is Director (8) a family member of a person who is or has been within the last three years, an executive officer of the corporation?
Is Director (8) an INED under the local stock exchange standard?

Please specify the role of Director (8) in the following committee.

Role
Audit
Remuneration
Risk management
Nomination
Others, please specify below

Director (8) - Please specify other participated committee below

Director 9

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Director details

Age rangeGenderProfessional backgroundTenure (years)Compensation schemes% of shares
Director (9)

Please state the role of Director (9) on the board.

Your choice
Is Director (9) a past employee?
Is Director (9) a current employee?
Is Director (9) a family member of a person who is or has been within the last three years, an executive officer of the corporation?
Is Director (9) an INED under the local stock exchange standard?

Please specify the role of Director (9) in the following committee.

Role
Audit
Remuneration
Risk management
Nomination
Others, please specify below

Director (9) - Please specify other participated committee below

Director 10

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Director details

Age rangeGenderProfessional backgroundTenure (years)Compensation schemes% of shares
Director (10)

Please state the role of Director (10) on the board.

Your choice
Is Director (10) a past employee?
Is Director (10) a current employee?
Is Director (10) a family member of a person who is or has been within the last three years, an executive officer of the corporation?
Is Director (10) an INED under the local stock exchange standard?

Please specify the role of Director (10) in the following committee.

Role
Audit
Remuneration
Risk management
Nomination
Others, please specify below

Director (10) - Please specify other participated committee below

Director 11

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Director details

Age rangeGenderProfessional backgroundTenure (years)Compensation schemes% of shares
Director (11)

Please state the role of Director (11) on the board.

Your choice
Is Director (11) a past employee?
Is Director (11) a current employee?
Is Director (11) a family member of a person who is or has been within the last three years, an executive officer of the corporation?
Is Director (11) an INED under the local stock exchange standard?

Please specify the role of Director (11) in the following committee.

Role
Audit
Remuneration
Risk management
Nomination
Others, please specify below

Director (11) - Please specify other participated committee below

Director 12

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Director details

Age rangeGenderProfessional backgroundTenure (years)Compensation schemes% of shares
Director (12)

Please state the role of Director (12) on the board.

Your choice
Is Director (12) a past employee?
Is Director (12) a current employee?
Is Director (12) a family member of a person who is or has been within the last three years, an executive officer of the corporation?
Is Director (12) an INED under the local stock exchange standard?

Please specify the role of Director (12) in the following committee.

Role
Audit
Remuneration
Risk management
Nomination
Others, please specify below

Director (12) - Please specify other participated committee below

Director 13

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Director details

Age rangeGenderProfessional backgroundTenure (years)Compensation schemes% of shares
Director (13)

Please state the role of Director (13) on the board.

Your choice
Is Director (13) a past employee?
Is Director (13) a current employee?
Is Director (13) a family member of a person who is or has been within the last three years, an executive officer of the corporation?
Is Director (13) an INED under the local stock exchange standard?

Please specify the role of Director (13) in the following committee.

Role
Audit
Remuneration
Risk management
Nomination
Others, please specify below

Director (13) - Please specify other participated committee below

Director 14

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Director details

Age rangeGenderProfessional backgroundTenure (years)Compensation schemes% of shares
Director (14)

Please state the role of Director (14) on the board.

Your choice
Is Director (14) a past employee?
Is Director (14) a current employee?
Is Director (14) a family member of a person who is or has been within the last three years, an executive officer of the corporation?
Is Director (14) an INED under the local stock exchange standard?

Please specify the role of Director (14) in the following committee.

Role
Audit
Remuneration
Risk management
Nomination
Others, please specify below

Director (14) - Please specify other participated committee below

Director 15

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Director details

Age rangeGenderProfessional backgroundTenure (years)Compensation schemes% of shares
Director (15)

Please state the role of Director (15) on the board.

Your choice
Is Director (15) a past employee?
Is Director (15) a current employee?
Is Director (15) a family member of a person who is or has been within the last three years, an executive officer of the corporation?
Is Director (15) an INED under the local stock exchange standard?

Please specify the role of Director (15) in the following committee.

Role
Audit
Remuneration
Risk management
Nomination
Others, please specify below

Director (15) - Please specify other participated committee below

Director 16

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Director details

Age rangeGenderProfessional backgroundTenure (years)Compensation schemes% of shares
Director (16)

Please state the role of Director (16) on the board.

Your choice
Is Director (16) a past employee?
Is Director (16) a current employee?
Is Director (16) a family member of a person who is or has been within the last three years, an executive officer of the corporation?
Is Director (16) an INED under the local stock exchange standard?

Please specify the role of Director (16) in the following committee.

Role
Audit
Remuneration
Risk management
Nomination
Others, please specify below

Director (16) - Please specify other participated committee below

Director 17

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Director details

Age rangeGenderProfessional backgroundTenure (years)Compensation schemes% of shares
Director (17)

Please state the role of Director (17) on the board.

Your choice
Is Director (17) a past employee?
Is Director (17) a current employee?
Is Director (17) a family member of a person who is or has been within the last three years, an executive officer of the corporation?
Is Director (17) an INED under the local stock exchange standard?

Please specify the role of Director (17) in the following committee.

Role
Audit
Remuneration
Risk management
Nomination
Others, please specify below

Director (17) - Please specify other participated committee below

Director 18

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Director details

Age rangeGenderProfessional backgroundTenure (years)Compensation schemes% of shares
Director (18)

Please state the role of Director (18) on the board.

Your choice
Is Director (18) a past employee?
Is Director (18) a current employee?
Is Director (18) a family member of a person who is or has been within the last three years, an executive officer of the corporation?
Is Director (18) an INED under the local stock exchange standard?

Please specify the role of Director (18) in the following committee.

Role
Audit
Remuneration
Risk management
Nomination
Others, please specify below

Director (18) - Please specify other participated committee below

Director 19

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Director details

Age rangeGenderProfessional backgroundTenure (years)Compensation schemes% of shares
Director (19)

Please state the role of Director (19) on the board.

Your choice
Is Director (19) a past employee?
Is Director (19) a current employee?
Is Director (19) a family member of a person who is or has been within the last three years, an executive officer of the corporation?
Is Director (19) an INED under the local stock exchange standard?

Please specify the role of Director (19) in the following committee.

Role
Audit
Remuneration
Risk management
Nomination
Others, please specify below

Director (19) - Please specify other participated committee below

Director 20

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Director details

Age rangeGenderProfessional backgroundTenure (years)Compensation schemes% of shares
Director (20)

Please state the role of Director (20) on the board.

Your choice
Is Director (20) a past employee?
Is Director (20) a current employee?
Is Director (20) a family member of a person who is or has been within the last three years, an executive officer of the corporation?
Is Director (20) an INED under the local stock exchange standard?

Please specify the role of Director (20) in the following committee.

Role
Audit
Remuneration
Risk management
Nomination
Others, please specify below

Director (20) - Please specify other participated committee below

Corporate Governance - Board of Directors (continued)

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Do you appoint an independent third party to evaluate the board’s independence and effectiveness?

How often does a third party perform the evaluation?

Please provide the evaluation result.

Please use this space below to provide any additional information in support of your response for this section.

Corporate Governance - Audit

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How many times did the audit committee meet last year?

Has your company been free from fines, reprimands or other censure in the last 12 months?

If no (your company is not free from fines), please explain

What is the term/tenure limit of your external auditing firm?

Does your company have a policy that restricts the non-audit services provided by your external auditor?

What percentage of last year’s audit fee did the external auditors earn for the provision of non-audit services (tax advice, valuation services, due diligence etc)

How long after the end of your financial year did you publish your annual financial report?

Please use this space below to provide any additional information in support of your response for this section.

Corporate Governance - Remuneration Committee

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Does the remuneration committee have the responsibility for determining the remuneration of all executive directors, including the chairman?

If not, please explain the reason.

What is/are the key consideration(s) when determining non-executive director remuneration?

Do you have a share option scheme for executive directors?

Does the remuneration committee oversee the administration of the share option schemes?

If not, please explain the reason.

What specific key performance indicators (financial and non-financial targets) do you incorporate into your incentive-based remuneration for senior management executives? Please rate importance of the following items, from a scale of 1 to 6, 6 being most important:

Scale
a. Comparable compensation within the industry
b. Customer satisfaction results
c. Financial metrics (net profit, EBIT, total shareholder return)
d. Market share in certain strategic market positions
e. Sustainability targets and metrics (GHG emissions, safety targets)
f. Others

Others, please specify below

What percentage of the CEO's pay is linked to the company's stated key performance indicators?

Please use this space below to provide any additional information in support of your response for this section.

Corporate Governance - Risk Management Committee

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Please rank the following top-of-mind areas for risk management on a scale of 1-6, 6 being the most important

Scale
1) Business continuity
2) Cyber security
3) Environmental and sustainability
4) Financial strategy execution
5) Fraud control
6) Maintaining market competitiveness
7) Management override
8) Regulatory requirements
9) Reputation and brand
10) Supply chain dependency (e.g., suppliers and customers)
11) Others

Others, please specify below

How often did board members and senior management receive risk management training over the last year?

How often do senior management executives report to the risk management committee?

How often does the company appoint an independent third party to evaluate risk management system’s effectiveness?

What are the key risks/difficulties your company has been facing during the Covid-19 pandemic?

How did your company been managing and responding to the mentioned risks/difficulties?

What improvement(s) will be made to the risk management framework and protocol as a result of the pandemic?

On average, how many hours of cybersecurity training did each employee receive last year?

How often does the company perform a cyber drill?

If none of the above, how often do you review the IT infrastructure model to ensure it is kept up-to-date?

Is your information security management system certified by international standards?

If yes, please specify the international standard:

How did your company maintain cyber resilience and uphold high information security levels under the work arrangements adopted during the Covid-19 pandemic?

Please provide the risk management framework and crisis management protocol along with the answers above.

Corporate Governance - Nomination Committee

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How was the last independent non-executive director chosen? Please explain the process.

Please use this space below to provide any additional information in support of your response for this section.

Corporate Governance - Shareholders Rights

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Do you pay dividends regularly?

If no, please explain your reason.

What percentage of your profit was paid out as dividends in 2019?

%

In the light of the Covid-19 pandemic, did you continue dividend payments? Please explain the reason.

Do you give existing shareholders pre-emption rights over share issuance?

If not, please explain the reason

Do all shares have equal voting rights?

If yes, is a dual class structure worth exploring for your subsidiaries or affiliates going forward?

If no, what measures are in place to protect the interest of minority shareholders?

Please use this space below to provide any additional information in support of your response for this section.

Stakeholder Protection - Social Responsibility Policy

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Please rate the importance your company attaches to the following areas of corporate social responsibility: (on a scale of 1-6, 6 being most important)

Scale
1) Community investment (including charity)
2) Employee welfare (including protection for disabilities and long-term health issues)
3) Ethical business practices, including product safety, contract negotiation, fair trade
4) Fair and transparent labour discharge amid acute recession
5) Family friendliness
6) Gender equality issues
7) Racial equality issues
8) Safe working environment amid public health emergency
9) Supply chain sustainability issues
Others

Others, please specify below:

What specific targets or key performance indicators (KPIs) did the company achieve on social responsibility? Please provide documents to support to claims

Please cite specific targets and initiatives the company plans to achieve this year on social responsibility.

Stakeholder Protection - Employment and Labour Practice

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Does your company have a published code of ethics for employees?

According to your company policy, how is the whistleblower protected?

How difficult is it to ensure your policy on anti-discrimination, equality, inclusion and diversity amid the Covid-19 pandemic? (on a scale of 1-6, 6 being most difficult)

Please explain the reason.

How do you promote gender equality?

What is the percentage of net earnings allocated to professional training and further education of employees?

%

What is the percentage of women that are in management positions?

%

What is the gender pay gap within the organization?

US dollar

What explains the gap and how can your company improve on it?

Does your company have a policy of supporting employee parental leave and child care?

If yes, how are the specific policies implemented in the company?

Can you provide an example showing your company’s leadership in the industry to address labour practices related to the Covid-19 pandemic?

Stakeholder Protection - Supply Chain Management

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How do you incorporate social responsibility factors in the general procurement process?

If no, please explain the reason.

How do you ensure international labour standards are being adhered to at all points in your supply chain?

If no, please explain the reason.

Is the social responsibility policy in your supply chain subject to verification?

Please cite third-party verification (i.e. SA 8000 Social Accountability Certification), training or certification on social responsibility during the last 3 years, if any.

If no, please explain the reason.

Stakeholder Protection - Health and Safety

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Please cite your company workplace/occupational health and safety policies.

How has your company ensured health and safety in the workplace during the Covid-19 pandemic?

Stakeholder Protection - Consumer protection

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How difficult is it to uphold a high standard of consumer protection amid the Covid-19 pandemic? (on a scale of 1-6, 6 being most difficult)

Please explain the reason(s).

Please illustrate a case study showing your company’s leadership in the industry in the area of consumer rights protection.

Stakeholder Protection - UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

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Is your company committed to developing to SDGs?

Please cite which SDGs the company is committed to and what its targets are.

Please rate the importance/relevance of each SDG to your business development and operation. (on a scale of 1-6, 6 being most relevant/important)

relevanceimportance
GOAL 1: No poverty
GOAL 2: Zero hunger
GOAL 3: Good health and well-being
GOAL 4: Quality education
GOAL 5: Gender equality
GOAL 6: Clean water and sanitation
GOAL 7: Affordable and clean energy
GOAL 8: Decent work and economic growth
GOAL 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure
GOAL 10: Reduced inequality
GOAL 11: Sustainable cities and communities
GOAL 12: Responsible consumption, Production
GOAL 13: Climate action
GOAL 14: Life below water
GOAL 15: Life on land
GOAL 16: Peace, Justice and strong institutions
GOAL 17: Partnerships for the goals

What upcoming social responsibility initiatives are you pursuing?

Please use this space below to provide any additional information in support of your response for Stakeholder Protection section.

Environmental Responsibility - Environmental Management

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Does your board have clearly defined oversight on the company’s environmental impact?

Are executive officers mandated to monitor the company’s environmental impact and co-ordinate appropriate mitigation strategies?

If yes, please describe

i) the climate -related risks and opportunities identified over the short, medium, and long term

ii) your company’s processes and achievement in managing climate-related risks and capitalizing opportunities

If not, please explain when management will be assigned the role of assessing and managing climate-related risks and opportunities

Does your company verify that all parties in your supply chain adhere to internally acceptable environmental standards?

If yes, please describe the verification process.

If no, please explain when your company will start verifying that standards align along your supply chain.

How often do executive officers meet to evaluate the progress made by the company on the environmental protection front?

Please cite any third-party certification (e.g., ISO 14000 Environmental Management Certification), verification or training on environmental protection or energy efficiency achieved over the last 3 years.

Environmental Responsibility - Waste management

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Is your company involved in recycling or waste management?

What are the target and actual amount of recycled wastes last year?

PaperPlasticMetalOthers
Target (in tonnes)
Actual (in tonnes)

Please explain when your company will launch a recycling and waste management programme.

Environmental Responsibility - Water management

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Does your company measure water consumption?

What were the target and actual water consumption last year?
Target (cubic metres)
Actual (cubic metres)

Please explain when your company will start a water management programme?

Environmental Responsibility - Energy Efficiency

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Does your company measure energy efficiency?

What metrics do your company use to measure energy efficiency?

Please cite the most significant improvement in energy efficiency.

Please explain the reason. When will your company start measuring energy efficiency?

Does your company own any buildings?

Please specify the green building certification rating your company obtained, if any.

LEED

BEAM PLUS

WELL

Other green building certification:

Environmental Responsibility - Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emission

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Does your company measure GHG emissions?

How do you calculate the level of GHG emission and carbon footprint of your company?

Source of emissionCalculation standardsTarget (tonnes of CO2e)Actual (tonnes of CO2e)Who does the third-party verification
Scope 1
Scope 2
Scope 3

Please explain why and when your company will start disclosing GHG emission data?

What strategies are you pursuing to reduce your carbon footprint/GHG emissions?

What is driving your interest in ESG? (on a scale of 1-6, 6 being most relevant/important)

Scale
Belief that ESG factors play a key role in broader financial performance
Ethical parameters / values
Fiduciary requirements
Headline / reputation risk management
Irreversible global connectivity amid the Covid-19 pandemic
Regulation / legal requirements
Stakeholder /community demand
Stewardship codes
Volatility management
To see positive environmental / social impacts
Others

Others, please specify below

Environmental Responsibility - Upcoming goals

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Please describe the short, medium, and long-term goals of your company’s environmental responsibility.

Please use this space below to provide any additional information in support of your response for the Environmental Responsibility section.

Investor Relations

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How many investor meetings did the CEO or CFO personally attend?

How many company visits for institutional investors or buyside analysts did senior management hold last year?

01-1011-20>20
On-Site
Investor conferences
Roadshows

How often do you conduct investor webcasts and investor conference calls?

01-1011-20>20
Number of investor conference calls per year
Number of investor webcasts per year

What does your annual report include: (Please select ALL that apply)

OnlineHardcopy
Information about environmental matters (including the impact of the company’s business on the environment)
Information about company employee recruitment, training etc.
Corporate governance report
Information about social responsibility

Do you have a separate report on sustainability or ESG initiatives?

How long before the last AGM did shareholders receive the agenda?

To what extent has the Covid-19 pandemic disrupted effective communication among your shareholders, board of directors, and senior management? (on a scale of 1 to 6, 6 being extremely disrupted)

How are you ensuring effective communication among shareholders, board of directors, and senior management amid the Covid-19 pandemic?

How likely are you to adopt so-called “integrated reporting”?

Please use this space below to provide any additional information in support of your response for this section.

Digital Communications and Social Media

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How often do you update your corporate governance and/or investor relations website?

Does your company have an English version of your corporate governance and/or investor relations website?

What does the English-language version of the site include?

Does the English-language version of the site provide the user with the following information?

Do you provide broker reports irrespective of whether his/her opinion is positive or negative on your website?

On your website do you include: (Please select ALL that apply)

Which social media channels are more efficient? (Please rank them according to efficiency on a scale of 1-6, 6 being most efficient.)

Scale
Facebook
Instagram
LinkedIn
Twitter
Weibo
WeChat
Youtube
Live streaming platform(s)
Others

Please specify the live streaming platform(s):

Please specify other social media channels:

What is your social media strategy? Please submit a case study that showcases your team’s crisis management capacity and/or conveys your company’s ESG performance.

How has the Covid-19 pandemic impacted digital transformation at your company? (on a scale of 1 to 6, 6 being heavily impacted)

What technological advancement has been undertaken as a result of Covid-19?

Please use this space below to provide any additional information in support of your response for this section.

Investor References

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Please give the names and contact details of three investors who could be interviewed to comment on your company.
(Please do not give names of sellside analysts and members of your board of directors)

NameCompanyE-mailPhone
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2
3

The Asset Corporate Initiatives awards

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Submissions for the Asset Corporate Initiatives awards

  • The Asset Best Initiative in Techonological Innovation
  • The Asset Best Initiative in Social Responsibility
  • The Asset Best Initiative in Environmental Responsibility
  • The Asset Best Initiative in Diversity and Inclusion

should address the following:

1) Nature and origination process

  • What is the initiative? Has it launched or is it still in a planning stage?
  • What is the beginning purpose commitment for launching the initiative?
  • How was this idea generated? Which department(s) are/is responsible or involved in the process?
  • Do the initiatives address issues related to Covid-19?
  • Which element of the initiative is original?
  • How is the initiative unique or novel compared to other innovation initiatives in the industry?
  • How is the initiative adding value to the company and society?

2) Effectiveness and implementation process

  • What is the current opportunity the initiative seeks to address?
  • Who is/are the target beneficiary/ies?
  • How was the initiative implemented? Which department(s) are/is responsible or involved in the process?
  • What is/are the outcome(s) of the initiative?
  • How do you measure the effectiveness of the initiative(s) launched?
  • What proportion of GHG emissions has been reduced? (For environmental responsibility award only)
  • Could you provide testimony from the company’s staff who implement the initiative?
  • Could you provide beneficiaries’ feedback on the effectiveness and positive impact of the initiative?

3) Commitment and efficiency

  • What resources were applied or used to launch the initiative?
  • What is the financial cost of the resources required to launch the initiatives?
  • How do you make sure the proceeds are used for the beneficiary? (For diversity and inclusion award only)
  • How do you measure the efficiency of the initiative(s) launched?
  • How do you ensure the initiative is sustainable in the coming years?

4) Management of externalities

  • Who are the possible negatively affected stakeholders?
  • How do you compensate the negatively affected stakeholders?
  • How do you measure the efficiency of the initiative(s) launched?
  • Could you provide feedback from some negatively affected stakeholders on the impact of the initiatives?

The Asset Best CEO Award & Best Investor Relations Team Award

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The Asset Best CEO Award

The Asset Best CEO Award acknowledges the leadership qualities of a chief executive officer.

Eligibility

Any CEO or president is eligible for the award. He or she should have served as CEO or president of the company for at least two years.

Methodology

The Best CEO Award will reward a range of skills and attributes, including inspirational leadership, strategic thinking, team and relationship building, effective communication and change management. This year, CEOs are required to submit materials outlining their achievements and share his/her vision and passion via a phone and/or face-to-face interview.

 

The Asset Best Investor Relations Team Award

To acknowledge the importance of providing an efficient interface between a company and its investors and analysts, The Asset recognizes the best IR team.

Eligibility

The IR team of any listed company in Asia is eligible.

Methodology

In addition to applicants’ submission survey results, materials submitted by IR teams that outline their day-to-day activities and provide examples of successful troubleshooting and initiatives they have undertaken in newer arenas, such as social media and web-delivered services, will be considered.

Additional Information

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You may also upload any document in support of your application.

Kindly attach the aforementioned documents along with the survey.

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Processing Fee

 

As explained in the Rule Book there is a processing fee of US$3,888 per company submission, irrespective of the number of awards being applied. This fee covers the costs for administration, research and includes a one year subscription to The Asset. (Payment of the fee does not guarantee an award).

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