– Moving our world forward by delivering what matters
UPS® is one of the world’s largest package delivery companies with 2021 revenue of US$97.3 billion, providing a broad range of integrated logistics solutions for customers in more than 220 countries and territories. We are committed to moving our world forward by delivering what matters.
Founded in 1951, The UPS Foundation leads UPS’s global citizenship efforts and philanthropy. The UPS Foundation’s philanthropic approach centers on four focus areas: Health & Humanitarian Relief, Equity & Economic Empowerment, Local Community Engagement, and Planet Protection. We create value by drawing upon our collective strengths, linking philanthropic dollars with our logistics expertise, transportation assets, and the skills of UPSers in communities around the world. In 2021, we:
- Delivered 34.5 million COVID-19 vaccines in-kind to countries in need
- Donated 250+ ultra-cold freezers and portable cold chain carriers to government
- Responded to 30+ global crises
- Recorded 1.1 million volunteer service hours
- Gifted US$69.4 million in grants and sponsorships worldwide
- Planted 3.2 million trees around the world
In Malaysia, funding was given to non-profit organisations like Agape Vision, Fuzimagic Goodwill Society, and MyKasih Foundation to support livelihoods, mental health, and education programmes. UPS employees in Malaysia also actively gave back by volunteering in their communities despite the COVID-19 pandemic, contributing more than 700 hours since.
As part of our goal to plant 50 million trees by 2030, The UPS Foundation and Arbor Day Foundation have partnered to plant trees in communities and forests around the world. The partnership supported Free Tree Society Kuala Lumpur to revitalise the Pulai Trail by planting 300 trees and 45 tree species, and help conserve one of Kuala Lumpur’s last urban forests in the face of overdevelopment.
– At Venture, we believe in a relentless pursuit of excellence in creating impactful long-term value for all stakeholders
The Venture Group’s sustainability/ CSR strategy and approach are driven by our strong commitment to create impactful long-term value for all stakeholders. For over three decades, Venture has built its industry leadership on a foundation of strong corporate governance and integrity. The Group aims to be resource efficient in all of its operations, to play its part in reducing its carbon footprint and conserving finite environmental resources. On the social front, Venture is committed fully develop the potential of its employees and creating a positive impact on the communities it operates in.
Venture has been operating in Malaysia for over 30 years, contributing significantly to the local economy in terms of job creation, upskilling and developing a skilled local workforce, as well as other positive contributions to the local community.
At Venture, giving back to the community and creating a positive social impact are top of mind. Various community initiatives such as fund-raising drives and donations to the less fortunate are just some examples. In 2021, we donated oxygen ventilator machines to the Penang General Hospital during the COVID-19 pandemic when many hospitals ran into shortages. In addition, through the Malaysian Red Crescent Society, we also donated relief supplies to 100 families affected by the floods at Segamat and Muar in Johor Bahru.
Creating change starts from within. We have measures put in place to ensure we do not lose sight of our sustainability goals and are accountable for the veracity of our initiatives.
A relentless pursuit of excellence in creating impactful long-term value for all stakeholders.
ICU oxygen ventilator machines donated to Penang General Hospital
Raising funds to purchase supplies for the residents at Man Fut Tong Nursing Home
Xylem is dedicated to solving the world’s most challenging water issues. We strive to make an impact through our work and through our actions in our own communities.
Xylem Watermark was created 12 years ago to provide access to safe water and education
Xylem Watermark, the company’s corporate citizenship platform, is an integral part of realizing Xylem’s vision: a world where water issues are no longer a barrier to human health, prosperity and sustainable development. Our mission is to provide education and access to safe water to ensure healthy lives, gender equality, and resilient communities.
Our areas of focus:
- Awareness & education
- Disaster response
- Water stewardship & WASH access
- Youth empowerment
- Employee & stakeholder engagement
- Partnerships & innovation
Give 1% employee time and 1% company profits to water-related causes and education by 2025
We work with leading international and local nonprofits & organizations, including Mercy Corps, UNICEF USA, Planet Water Foundation, Citizens Giving.
Despite an unprecedented pandemic, Xylem was able to reach more people than ever. In 2021, over 90% of employees in Malaysia logged over 300 volunteer hours. Most local initiatives such as tree planting, beach clean-up, food and kind donation to low-income families were started by our volunteers and employees’ will to do something for and with their local community.
Let’s collaborate to create solutions, scale impact and make a sustainable difference.
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Contact: Sylvie Ta Higgs, Director Solutions Marketing & Sustainability, Watermark Lead, [email protected]
- A call-out fact: “We aim to give 1% employee time and 1% company profits to water-related causes and education by 2025”
MY AMCHAM CARES is a core AMCHAM program that celebrates and promotes best practices within the corporate citizenship and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programs implemented by our members.
It is a platform through which members can share achievements and experiences that are meaningful to them, and support one another on more technical aspects of implementing and governing CSR programs, in order to achieve the highest standards and greatest impact through their environmental, social and governance initiatives.
The MY AMCHAM CARES’s annual survey considers five critical aspects that support the success of any initiative; we ask if the company’s approach and activity are strategic, sustainable, measurable, well communicated, and with strong partnerships.
Click the download button below for the list of 49 companies that were recognized in 2022.
Today, AMCHAM celebrated our annual Thanksgiving Luncheon and MY AMCHAM CARES Recognition where we once again celebrated the best of corporate citizenship while experiencing a traditional thanksgiving feast.
This year, 49 member companies were recognized for outstanding efforts towards corporate citizenship under the MY AMCHAM CARES program. Member companies that were recognized scored the highest across the five pillars of MY AMCHAM CARES – strategy, sustainability, measurability, communication, and partnerships. It is thrilling to see so many of our members still continuing to give back to communities and incorporate elements of ESG into their initiatives.
Huge shout out to the 13 All Star Achievers as well as the 15 Champion Achievers under the MY AMCHAM CARES Special Recognition, for they have received the recognition for 5 Years and 3 Years respectively.
H.E. Brian McFeeters, U.S. Ambassador to Malaysia attended along with representatives from the U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur, joined by Malaysian government officials and members of AMCHAM’s board of governors. Steve Clayton, AMCHAM’s Vice Chair and JP Morgan Chase Bank’s Vice Chair, Asia Pacific and AMCHAM’s CEO Siobhan Das kicked off the event by going on stage to carve the traditional turkey.
The event was very lively as we celebrated the long year that has been 2022. Special thanks to our Gold Sponsors – GSK, Micron, Haskell and Philip Morris Malaysia; our Silver Sponsors – ExxonMobil, Hershey Malaysia, Motorola Solutions Malaysia, and Samtec; thank you to Starbucks, Coca-Cola and Alltech Biotechnology Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. for sponsoring the drinks, and the team at the Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur for a wonderful Thanksgiving spread filled with many traditional dishes. We look forward to 2023 with anticipation and excitement!
Hong Kong SAR, China, November 17, 2022 – New research commissioned by FedEx Express, one of the world’s largest express transportation companies, shows that small- and medium-enterprises (SMEs) that embraced e-commerce during the COVID pandemic are underestimating the importance consumers now place on sustainability in their purchase decision-making.
Seventy-five percent of SMEs surveyed said their customers are more interested in receiving their goods as quickly as possible rather than in sustainable shopping. A similar number, 73%, thought that receiving goods as cheaply as possible is more important to customers. Insights from consumers show the reality is very different.
The What’s Next in E-Commerce survey polled SMEs and consumers in 11 markets in the Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa region (AMEA) in July 2022. The poll explored the continuing evolution of e-commerce in the region and identified trends that could fuel their future growth.
Key Finding: Consumers want both sustainability and speed
The accelerated growth of e-commerce during the COVID-19 pandemic occurred as consumer concerns over the environment continued to grow. For a significant number of consumers, the future of the planet is top of mind, and they do not want to compromise – they want both sustainability and speedy delivery. Across the region, 67% of those surveyed expressed as much interest in receiving their goods quickly as they did in the sustainability of the online shopping process.
Consumers in Vietnam, Thailand, and South Korea placed the greatest priority on sustainability over delivery speed. Conversely, consumers in Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Malaysia are more likely to focus on delivery lead time.
The research shows that eight out of 10 consumers in AMEA expect the e-commerce companies they buy from to pursue sustainable business models. Seven out of 10 prefer to buy from companies with an effective environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategy in place – but only 29% of SMEs actually have one. SMEs acknowledge that consumers expect them to run sustainable businesses, but many (68%) either fear the associated costs or are unconvinced that any investment in this area will produce a return.
Taking a more sustainable approach to delivery
“Sustainability is no longer an optional extra for SMEs interested in expanding their e-commerce businesses. Consumers increasingly see it as an essential and non-negotiable part of their decision-making process,” said Kawal Preet, president of Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa (AMEA) at FedEx Express. “SMEs can make an immediate difference by thinking about the logistics connecting their supply chain all the way to the end-consumer. At FedEx we’re already taking tangible steps to mitigate the impact of delivery on the planet.”
“With 9 out of 10 consumers surveyed in Malaysia willing to pay a premium for products with proven positive environmental impact, SMEs can align their logistical journey by leveraging on providers that focus on sustainability as their core driving value. At FedEx, we’re continuously taking tangible steps to mitigate the impact of delivery on the planet,” said SC Chong, Managing Director, FedEx Express Malaysia.
FedEx is following a multi-track path to reduce carbon emissions in the delivery cycle with a goal of achieving carbon neutral global operations by 2040. This includes investing in electric vehicles for last-mile deliveries, and digital solutions like FedEx Ship Manager® Lite that allows consumers to fill out their shipping information using their mobile device to quickly generate a label supporting our ultimate goal of zero paper air waybills. Additionally, FedEx is implementing solutions like reusable packaging to help reduce waste in the shipping process.
For any SME, creating an effective ESG strategy is the sum of multiple, individual wins. More than 80% of the total greenhouse gas emissions made by a typical consumer-facing enterprise emanate from outside their internal operations, largely coming from manufacturing and elsewhere in their supply chains[1]. As connectors in the chain, logistics providers have a role to play in helping to lower the possible impact on the planet to help align with consumer expectations.
[1] https://www.mckinsey.com/capabilities/sustainability/our-insights/starting-at-the-source-sustainability-in-supply-chains
