Envision a Sustainable and Thriving Asia

Three ASEAN media powerhouses unite under A-EPIC to champion ESG collaboration, shaping a sustainable and resilient future. By fostering influence, driving innovation, and promoting sustainability as the cornerstone of economic growth, we turn commitment into action across the region.

Education. Engagement. Community.

Driving ESG Impact, Powering Asia’s Green Growth

The Asia ESG Positive Impact Consortium (A-EPIC) is a groundbreaking alliance between three leading media powerhouses—Malaysia’s Star Media Group, Indonesia’s KG Media, and the Philippines’ Inquirer Group of Companies. Together, we harness the power of media and collaboration to drive meaningful change, championing sustainability as the key to green economic growth.

With only 17% of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) on track for 2030, Asia faces critical environmental and social challenges that demand urgent action. A-EPIC addresses this through a three-pronged strategy:

Education

Raising ESG awareness through trusted media, ensuring businesses and communities stay informed and engaged.

Engagement

Bringing together policymakers, industry leaders, and sustainability experts to accelerate ESG-driven solutions.

Community

Uniting a powerful network to influence policies, recognize ESG champions, and inspire collective action.

By leveraging our combined reach of 123 million people, A-EPIC is committed to shaping a more resilient, responsible, and thriving Asia—one where sustainability is at the core of economic progress.

Our Members

Malaysia

Star Media Group

Inform. Inspire. Innovate. As one of Malaysia’s most trusted media sources, Star Media Group informs and inspires millions of readers every day through its high-impact journalism, fast-growing entertainment platforms and community engagement events.

Indonesia

KG Media

The #1 Media Group in Indonesia KG Media is Indonesia’s leading digital media network, reaching over 60% of the population, providing integrated media and marketing solutions to help businesses connect with audiences and achieve impactful results.

Philippines

INQUIRER Group of Companies

Balanced News, Fearless Views The INQUIRER Group (IGC) is a leading multimedia organization reaching 54 million users. With impactful journalism and diverse platforms, it engages audiences through news, publishing, digital media, app development, and training.

Our Approach

Education

Integrating sustainability into the social consciousness through a comprehensive media strategy across print, digital and social media platforms.

Engagement

Creating opportunities for newcomers to connect with experienced sustainability practitioners, fostering a collaborative environment for knowledge exchange and professional growth.

Community

Establishing a like-minded fraternity as a Voice of Authority to advise key stakeholders for sustainability matters.

Our ESG Partners

Philippines

ACEN

ESG Edge Connect

Content Contributor & Event Sponsor

Philippines

ACEN

ESG Edge Connect

Content Contributor & Event Sponsor

News & Publication

Philippines

ESG News

Inquirer ESG Edge Impact Awards 2025 – Early Bird Rate Extended!

Malaysia

Press Releases

Lestari Awards 2025 officially launched: A platform for inspiring sustainability initiatives

Malaysia

ESG News

The path to green

Events

Asia ESG Positive Impact Summit 2025

The Asia ESG Positive Impact Summit 2025 will be a transformative gathering that brings together global and regional leaders, policymakers, business executives, investors, and sustainability professionals to advance the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) agenda across Asia. This prestigious event aims to deepen understanding of ESG principles, inspire actionable strategies, and drive initiatives that address the region's most pressing sustainability challenges.

5, 6 & 7 November 2025
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Indonesia

11 December 2025

Jakarta, Indonesia

Lestari Forum #6 2025

Lestari Forum is a premier gathering for dialogue, collaboration, and action, bringing together Indonesia’s key stakeholders in sustainability. Held quarterly, this forum serves as a hub where government regulators, corporate leaders, sustainability advocates, investors, and academic experts converge to address pressing environmental, social, and governance (ESG) challenges.

Awards

Asia ESG Positive Impact Awards 2025

The Asia ESG Positive Impact Awards 2025 is more than a celebration—it’s a regional platform where ESG leaders showcase best practices, share insights, and inspire transformation. Gold winners from The Star’s ESG Positive Impact Awards (Malaysia), The Philippine Daily Inquirer’s ESG Edge Impact Awards (Philippines), and KG Media’s Lestari Awards (Indonesia) advance to the regional stage, standing among Asia’s top sustainability champions.

6 November 2025
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Malaysia

17 April 2025

Malaysia

ESG Positive Impact Awards 2024

As countries and businesses worldwide shift focus towards their sustainability goals, the adoption of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) principles has become vital for companies to remain competitive regionally and globally.

Indonesia

30 June 2025

Jakarta, Indonesia

Lestari Awards 2025

The award that recognizes the pioneering sustainable initiatives of companies that accelerate SDGs achievement in Indonesia by turning the success into inspiration for others.

Philippines

November 2025

Philippines

Inquirer ESG Edge Impact Awards 2025

The Inquirer ESG Edge Impact Awards celebrates companies making bold strides in the environmental, social, and governance landscape in the Philippines. Highlight your significant ESG contributions and establish your reputation as a sustainability leader by sharing your ESG journey today!

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Education. Engagement. Community.

Driving ESG Impact, Powering Asia’s Green Growth

Education

Engagement

Community

Our Members

Star Media Group

KG Media

INQUIRER Group of Companies

Our Approach

Education

Engagement

Community

Our ESG Partners

Sime Darby Property

Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (MNRES)

Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI)

Climate Governance Malaysia (CGM)

Malaysia Green Building Council (MGBC)

Green Growth Asia Foundation

Malaysian Green Tech & Climate Change Centre (MGTC)

Business Council for Sustainable Development Malaysia (BCSD Malaysia)

GreenRE Sdn Bhd

Malaysian Water Association (MWA)

Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)

Malaysian Recycling Alliance (MAREA)

Malaysian Institute for Economic Research (MIER)

Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN)

Jeffrey Sachs Center for Sustainable Development

Malaysia Retail Chain Association (MRCA)

ABAC Centre of Excellence

Malaysian Institute of Corporate Governance (MICG)

Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA)

Malaysian Consortium of Mid-Tier Companies (MCMTC)

ACEN

ACEN

Raffles Hotel Jakarta

Ministry of National Development Planning of the Republic of Indonesia

Ministry of Environment and Forestry

Ministry of Manpower of the Republic of Indonesia

Asosiasi Logistik Indonesia

University of Gadjah Mada

Rebana Metropolitan

KEHATI

Energy Shift Institute

UNDP

KAI Commuter

Merdeka Copper Gold

Harita Nickel

Pertamina

PLN

Astra

BRI

News & Publication

Inquirer ESG Edge Impact Awards 2025 – Early Bird Rate Extended!

Lestari Awards 2025 officially launched: A platform for inspiring sustainability initiatives

The path to green

Events

Asia ESG Positive Impact Summit 2025

Lestari Forum #6 2025

Awards

Asia ESG Positive Impact Awards 2025

ESG Positive Impact Awards 2024

Lestari Awards 2025

Inquirer ESG Edge Impact Awards 2025

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