Bukalapak, Jabar Digital Service, and Vingroup Lead the Charge in ESG, Winning the 2023 ASEAN Tech for ESG Awards
PR Newswire | 14 March 2024
SINGAPORE - The 3 winning entries of the second ASEAN Tech for Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) Awards have been announced. The awards, hosted by ASEAN Innovation Business Platform (AIBP) were presented to the winners at the 2024 AIBP ASEAN Innovation Retreat on 13 March 2024.
In a remarkable stride towards sustainable innovation, the ASEAN region has witnessed a surge in commitment to ESG principles. 71% of ASEAN enterprises expect technology and innovation to support data-driven decision-making for ESG risk management, and 64% expect it to support resource efficiency and waste reduction, according to the 2023 AIBP ASEAN Enterprise Innovation Survey.
Bukalapak's winning project showcased their focus on "Empowering MSMEs with Inclusive Financial Infrastructure" through initiatives like Mitra Bukalapak and Kirim Uang. Mitra Bukalapak offers better buying terms and logistics for MSMEs, while Kirim Uang remittance service processes transactions in real-time, enabling instant transfers to 62 destination banks, with users sending up to 10,000,000 Rupiah in a single transaction. With plans for international expansion, Bukalapak aims to address financial inclusion challenges in Indonesia.
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