ESG Achievement Awards 2025/2026 Open for Applications, Championing Human Capital and ESG Excellence to Shape a Resilient Future

HONG KONG SAR –
Media OutReach Newswire – 20 April 2026 – The Institute of ESG & Benchmark (IESGB) proudly announces the launch of the
ESG Achievement Awards 2025/2026, marking another milestone in recognising outstanding achievements in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices. Building on its established legacy, this year’s Awards will spotlight organisations and individuals that are strengthening resilience and long-term competitiveness through people-centric ESG strategies, responsible leadership, and measurable impact. The Early Bird application period is open until 15 May 2026.

This year’s ESG Achievement Awards are centred around the theme
“Shaping a Resilient Future Through People and ESG,” placing a strong emphasis on ESG education and human capital development. In today’s fast-evolving landscape, organisations are increasingly recognising that sustainable success depends not only on strategy, but on equipping people with the right skills, capabilities, and mindset. This year, entrants are invited to showcase how they embed ESG into their culture, invest in talent development, and foster accountability and employee engagement in ESG across all levels of the organisation.

In addition to continuing to recognise holistic ESG excellence across environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and governance, the Awards introduce new award that reflect evolving market priorities. And the newly launched
Outstanding Women Empowerment Awards will celebrate organisations that drive measurable progress in gender equality, workplace inclusion, and leadership representation.

Mr Paul Pong, Co-Founder of IESGB, highlighted the significance of this year’s theme, stating, “As ESG continues to mature, we are seeing that resilience is built not only through strategy, but through people who understand how to turn ESG principles into action. This year’s Awards are designed to recognise organisations that are investing in human capital, reinforcing ESG ownership, and embedding sustainability into the way they work every day.”

Mr Vincent Pang, Chairman of the Jury Panel, shared his perspective, saying,”What truly distinguishes the strongest entries is not just ambition, but tangible evidence — measurable progress, genuine execution, and long-term impact. Under this year’s theme ‘Shaping a Resilient Future Through People and ESG,’ we are especially looking for organisations that embed ESG into their culture, invest in human capital development and ESG education, and drive meaningful inclusion and women’s empowerment.”

The Awards will continue to honour excellence across a comprehensive range of categories, covering corporate ESG performance, innovative projects, sustainable vision, talent development, and individual leadership. With a distinguished and diverse jury panel comprising experts from academia, finance, corporate governance, and sustainability, submissions will be evaluated based on impact, innovation, transparency, and alignment with ESG principles. Winners of the ESG Achievement Awards 2025/2026 will be celebrated at the prestigious Awards Ceremony Luncheon, scheduled for September 2026. The Awards continue to serve as a leading platform for knowledge exchange, peer learning, and recognition of best practices that contribute to a more sustainable and resilient economy.

Award Categories

Category	Sub-Categories
1. ESG Benchmark Awards	1.1) Outstanding Performance in Environmental Responsibility 1.2) Outstanding Performance in Social Responsibility 1.3) Outstanding Performance in ESG Governance
2. Outstanding ESG Awards	2.1) Listed Company 2.2) Non-Listed Company 2.3) NGO /NPO
3. (New) Outstanding Women Empowerment Awards	3.1) Company /Organisation
4. Outstanding ESG Product and Service Awards	4.1) Company /Organisation
5. Outstanding Fund Manager’s Choice Awards	5.1) Only applicable to entrants from Category 1 &2.1 (Listed Company).
6. Outstanding Sustainable Vision Awards	6.1) Company /Organisation
7. Outstanding ESG Innovative Project Awards	7.1) Company /Organisation
8. Outstanding ESG Talent Development Awards	8.1) Company /Organisation
9. ESG Elite Awards	9.1) Individual
10. Honorary Awards (By invitation only)	10.1) Company /Organisation 10.2) Individual 10.3) Outstanding Sustainability Dividend Awards

Key Dates (Subject to change)

Date	Key Milestone
20 April	Awards Launch & Open for Application
Early Bird: 15 May Standard: 15 June	Application Deadline
July	Judging Period
July	Presentations to the Jury Panel *Upon confirmation for applicants requiring presentation
August	Finalist Announcement
September	Award Ceremony Luncheon *Subject to venue availability

Jury Panel (in alphabetical order of last name)

Full Name	Post
Chairman of Jury Panel
Mr Vincent Pang	Managing Partner AVISTA Group
Vice Chairman of Jury Panel
Ms Ashley Khoo	Past President CFA Society Hong Kong
Jury Panel Members
Ms Fanny Chan	Chief Human Resources Officer CTF Life
Ms Mabel Chan	Veteran of mutual fund industry Co-host of Metro Finance Radio HK Accredited Mediator AALCO Sports AMed
Ms Lovinia Chiu	Founder, Chairman & CEO Medialink Group Limited (2230.HK)
Prof Rebecca Choy Yung	Founder & Chair Golden Age Foundation
Mr Roy Fan	Head of Sustainability, Climate Change and ESG Services SWCS Corporate Services Group (Hong Kong) Limited
Ms Loretta Fong	Sustainability Assurance Leader PwC Hong Kong
Ms Grace Kwok	Chairman and Executive Director Allied Sustainability and Environmental Consultants Group Limited
Ir Prof C.F. Lam	Organizing Committee Member Hong Kong Green Strategy Alliance
HON Robert Lee, JP	Legislative Council Member Functional Constituency – Financial Services
Ir Edmund K H Leung	Vice-President Hong Kong Institute of Director
Ms Nana Li	Head of Sustainability & Stewardship, Asia-Pacific, Director Impax Asset Management
Dr Kenny Tang	Chairman The Hong Kong Institute of Financial Analysts and Professional Commentators
Dr Aries Wong	Senior Lecturer, Department of Accountancy, Economics and Finance Associate Director of Centre for Sustainable Development Studies Hong Kong Baptist University
Mr Mike Wong	Chief Executive Officer The Chamber of Hong Kong Listed Companies
Ms Jessie Yu BBS, MH, JP	Chief Executive Hong Kong Single Parents Association

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