BDO Unibank, Inc. received the Bronze Award in the First Time Reporter category at the prestigious 5th Asia Sustainability Reporting Awards (ASRA)—the only awarded Philippine bank this year.
The First Time Reporter award is given to inaugural and well-rounded sustainability reports that demonstrate the company’s long-term approach to integrating sustainability practice into its business operations.
Winning entries in the category are judged on “strategic approach to sustainability, meaningful and relevant leadership opening statement, coverage of all significant sustainability impacts of the business, approach to stakeholder engagement, and clear presentation of multi-year sustainability performance results.”
BDO’s award-winning report affirms the bank’s leadership in sustainability reporting and commitment to creating long-term value for stakeholders.
Banking and Sustainability
BDO’s Sustainability Report, released last year, outlines the bank’s economic, environmental, social, and governance performance in 2018. It shows how BDO stays true to its sustainability philosophy to achieve resilience by incorporating sustainability in the way it does business and to embed sustainability principles in its decision-making, relationship assessment, and product development processes.
Prepared in accordance with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards, the report also details how the financial institution does its part in being a positive force for progress, opportunity, and sustainability in the communities it serves.
“Banking and financial services play a critical role in helping drive sustainable development. Our ability to provide financial access to the majority of the population is vital in creating a more equitable society. By leveraging on our resources, we strive to be the country’s partner for social progress,” says Nestor Tan, president and chief executive officer of BDO.
Sustainability Warriors
The non-profit ASRA is organized annually by Singapore-based CSRWorks International. This year’s winners were selected from 461 entries from 16 countries in Asia. It saw 80 shortlisted companies from 13 countries competing in the finals across 19 awards categories.
Rajesh Chhabara, managing director of CSRWorks International and the founder of ASRA, said: “The unprecedented global pandemic caused by COVID-19 is a stark reminder that businesses, governments and societies need to work together to build mutual resilience. Adopting responsible environmental, social, and governance practices has become ever more essential to ensure corporate sustainability.”
Besides BDO, three other Philippine companies were honored at the ASRA, including SM Investments Corporation, which received a Bronze Award in the Asia’s Best Sustainability Report (Digital) category.
“We have a strong commitment to sustainability. Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards and practices are at the core of how we run our business because they are aligned with our ‘We Find Ways’ service philosophy. These principles remain our cornerstone as we continue to evolve to serve the needs of our clients and contribute to social progress,” said Teresita Sy Coson, chairperson of BDO.
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Rochie Ortiz
September 21, 2020 at 2:34 pmBDO UNIBANK
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Erica Sosing
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Jenalyn Galut
September 21, 2020 at 5:10 pmWow . good Job BDO . we find ways
Antoniette Sanchez David
September 21, 2020 at 10:50 pmCongrats bdo we find ways ka talaga
Karen
September 23, 2020 at 7:18 amCongratulations BDO for winning first time reporter award
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September 23, 2020 at 7:55 pmcongrats
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September 23, 2020 at 7:57 pmCongratulations BDO we find ways the best bank ever ??
Johan Tolentino
September 23, 2020 at 7:58 pmWow Congratulation BDO you deserve it <3
Kimberly Marquez
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Jhoan Tolentino
September 23, 2020 at 7:59 pmWow Congratulation BDO you deserve it <3
Apri del monte
September 23, 2020 at 8:02 pmCongrats BDO desserved nyo yan ❤❤ the best bank para sakin to sa BDO We Find Ways??
Vivian
September 23, 2020 at 8:08 pmWow Congratulations BDO always Find ways to help
Rose Marcelino
September 23, 2020 at 8:12 pmCongrats BDO. Deserve niyo nman talaga. The no.1 Bank. Always Find Ways for the Filipino. ??
Lyka (mitra) Baqueros
September 23, 2020 at 8:13 pmCongratulations BDO. ??? deserve na deserve niyo po ang award na ito dahil sa galing niyo po sa business na ito.. ?
Kristin
September 23, 2020 at 8:41 pmCongratulations BDP
Reniella Virgoro Libot
September 23, 2020 at 8:44 pmCongratulations BDO God bless
Zhel Lei
September 23, 2020 at 8:47 pmCongratulations BDO for winning the bronze award at the 5th asia sustainability reporting awards , we finds ways tlga ang BDO ??
Reniella Virgoro Libot
September 23, 2020 at 8:50 pmGood Job po BDO. Congratulations po sa inyo
Ma. Cristina Damiar
September 23, 2020 at 8:52 pmCongrats po sa BDO. Award winning bank in the Philippines??
Bessie Ramos
September 23, 2020 at 9:16 pmCongrats BDO you deserve the rewards
arlene obien
September 23, 2020 at 9:41 pmcongratulations BDO.A Bank that always find ways
Maricar Villar
September 24, 2020 at 1:16 amCongrats BDO.. You deserved that award.. Thank you for helping people.. You really find ways??
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September 24, 2020 at 6:26 amWow congrats BDO??
Marivic Gamboa
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Marivic Gamboa
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marlyn miranda
September 24, 2020 at 7:26 amCongrats BDO, the best bank naman talaga ang BDO…
Lalaine Balajadia
September 24, 2020 at 1:41 pmWow .. congrats BDO .. deserve nyo po na makatanggap ng award .. kasi talaga naman na malaking tulong sa lahat .. You always find way para sa lahat .. Congrats and more rewards to come . GODBLESS BDO .
Ge Marzon
September 24, 2020 at 1:49 pmCongratulations BDO ?, you deserve it. Thank you for always finding ways?
Mildred Espinosa
September 24, 2020 at 3:42 pmCongratulations BDO,saludo po kami sa nio… malaking tulong po ito
Jen Guita
September 24, 2020 at 4:56 pmcongrats BDO for being the only Philippine bank awardes this year. ??? you never fail your people. with all your initiatives and reaching out to them ??? well deserved niyo yan. and you deserve our trust too.
Jen Guita
September 24, 2020 at 4:59 pmThat is why we trust BDO. their initiatives and moves towards reaching out to their people, their clients. ??? kudos BDO. well-deserved award!