As sustainability takes center stage in the global narrative, businesses face increasing scrutiny to align with Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles. Demands for transparency, purpose-driven operations, and environmental responsibility come not only from regulators but also from employees and consumers.  

Telco to Ace ESG

This category celebrates telecom companies that have excelled in delivering exceptional ESG outcomes. From robust environmental policies to impactful social initiatives and transparent governance practices, this award acknowledges outstanding achievements in ESG practices.

Checklist for excellence

To identify the torchbearer in this category, we've devised a comprehensive checklist. Though not exhaustive, these parameters serve as crucial benchmarks for a telco to ensure it excels in its ESG commitments:

• Environmental Impact: Assessing emissions, energy consumption, and the use of renewable energy.
• Social Impact: Examining digital inclusion, privacy breaches, community engagement, philanthropy, employee well-being, and diversity and inclusion initiatives.
• Governance: Evaluating sustainable board structures, human rights management systems, and overall governance practices.
• ESG Reporting: Considering the quality and transparency of telcos' ESG reporting, including relevant metrics, targets, and progress.

If you believe your company has excelled in these parameters or if you know of such a company, please share your nominations at https://twimbit.typeform.com/telecomawards

For more information visit: https://www.telecomawards.twimbit.com/

Twimbit's research on ESG - A glimpse

In tandem with our commitment to recognizing excellence, Twimbit has conducted extensive research on ESG practices. Our methodology involves an in-depth analysis based on discussions with industry experts, reviews of existing literature, reports on major industry participants, and our own insights. The result is a robust ESG framework that assesses telcos based on three pillars, 15 parameters, and 45 sub-parameters. This framework provides a nuanced evaluation, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of a telco's ESG performance.

For more insights: https://twimbit.com/insights-plus/top-10-apac-telcos-to-ace-esg