ESG Achievement Awards 2025/2026 Open for Applications, Championing Human Capital and ESG Excellence to Shape a Resilient Future
- Written by Telegraph Magazine
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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The Institute of ESG & Benchmark (IESGB) is a non-profit organization founded in 2020, dedicated to advancing environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices in Hong Kong and beyond. Through professional training, certification, and industry collaboration, IESGB promotes ESG education and fosters the development of a robust and sustainable ecosystem that drives long-term value and positive impact.
