The Shared Value strategy, coined by Harvard Business School’s Mark Kramer and Michael Porter, takes various forms. Better than theory, the Shared Value Awards 2025 provide tangible examples of how Asia Pacific companies align profit and purpose to create sustainable and scalable impact.
Advancing Equity
WINNER: CONSEP – Breaking down barriers in manufacturing! Consep’s Young Starters program: 14 of 18 participants are female in a male-dominated industry, 70% retention to permanent roles, and 5 apprenticeships secured.
Climate and Nature Solutions
WINNER: SWIRE PROPERTIES – Landlord-tenant sustainability partnerships are driving real change! Swire Properties collaborates with over 250 tenant companies through its bespoke tenant engagement programmes – the Green Performance Pledge for offices, the Green Kitchen Initiative for F&B outlets, and the Green Retail Partnership for retail shops. In 2024, Scope 3 emissions intensity from commercial tenants dropped by 54%, compared against the 2018 baseline, far exceeding the target of a 25% reduction by 2030.
Enhancing the Community
WINNER: THE ENERGY CHARTER – Australian energy industry collaboration creating life-saving resources! Power outage planning tools co-developed with 200+ people, including dedicated lived experience panels. 40,000 users have accessed the platforms so far.
Partnerships for Purpose
WINNER: ETHICAL SUPPLY CHAIN PROGRAM – Childcare revolution in manufacturing! Family-Friendly Factory program reduced worker turnover from 26% to 2.3%, saving factories US$621K. 93% of workers say it keeps them employed.
HIGHLY COMMENDED: SOUTH EAST COMMUNITY LINKS – Transforming public safety with compassion! Community Connectors at Dandenong train station, Australia, contributed to reducing crime by 79% while helping 7,112 people. 280 situations of self-harm/violence prevented.
Stay tuned for the part 2 of the list!