Stewardship Asia Centre

As the outreach partner for the GCNS Summit hosted by UN Global Compact Network Singapore, we are honoured to highlight that Rajeev Peshawaria, CEO of Stewardship Asia Centre, participated in a powerful panel on equity and empowerment at work. 💪 Alongside Aileen Tan (Group Chief People & Sustainability Officer, Singtel), Anna Green (Chief Enterprise Services Officer, Toll Group), Rachel Eng (Managing Director, Eng and Co. LLC), and Elsie Ng (Head of Talent Solutions, LinkedIn), they discussed critical issues like living wages and gender equality in corporate paradigms. Rajeev emphasised, "Equity and empowerment aren't just ideals—they’re necessities for building sustainable organisations. Addressing issues like fair wages and gender equality ensures long-term success and creates a more inclusive future for all." 💡 Don’t miss out on the key insights from these leaders shaping the future of work! #GCNSSummit #GenderEquality #InclusiveLeadership #CorporateResponsibility #UNGlobalCompact #FutureOfWork #SustainableBusiness #SocialImpact Chitra Venkatesh FRSA

Join Jeremy Schwartz, Chair of Kantar's Sustainable Transformation Practice, and Rajeev Peshawaria, CEO of Stewardship Asia Centre, as they delve into the pivotal role businesses play in driving genuine sustainability. Jeremy cautions, “Where I see so much going wrong in the sustainability discussion is that we are overly focused on compliance and regulatory requirements. But that does not generate incremental benefit.” 💡 His key message? “Turn sustainability into a source of competitive advantage. That is the opportunity.” Rajeev reinforces this idea: “Sustainability goes beyond compliance; it’s about embedding stewardship into your business strategy. True leadership creates long-term value.” Together, they discuss how businesses can rise above the noise by delivering more than just the expected, thus creating a unique differentiator that positions sustainability as a major growth driver. 🔑 Tune in to discover why innovation in the private sector is essential for addressing the climate crisis and how a supportive culture can cultivate groundbreaking ideas. Catch the full discussion in the comments below! ⬇️

Curious about how stronger leadership can create better sustainability outcomes? In our next episode of Sustainable Futures, Jonathan Hall is joined by Rajeev Peshawaria, CEO of Stewardship Asia, and Jeremy Schwartz, Chair of Kantar's Sustainable Transformation Practice. Hear about Rajeev’s framework for better leadership, which involves four key concepts: interdependence, long-term view, ownership mentality, and creative resilience. Implementing these principles from the top future-proofs businesses to benefit income and the planet. Listen to the episode here: https://loom.ly/RMSJstc

📢 Get ready for Singapore’s premier corporate sustainability event! Hosted by the UN Global Compact Network Singapore, the flagship GCNS Summit is a critical gathering that unites over 400 key stakeholders, changemakers, and thought leaders. This summit is designed to catalyse corporate action and drive progress towards sustainable development goals. As the outreach partner for the GCNS Summit, we are honored to highlight that Rajeev Peshawaria, CEO of Stewardship Asia Centre, will be speaking on how to enhance multistakeholder collaboration for a shared sustainable future. His insights will be invaluable for those committed to advancing sustainability at an organisational level. Under the theme “Forward Faster: Accelerating Corporate Action for Sustainable Development,” the Summit offers you the chance to: 🎤 Hear from leading experts and innovators from Google, UOB, Stewardship Asia Centre, LinkedIn, and more. 💡 Discover cutting-edge best practices and strategies that can transform your approach to sustainability. 🤝 Connect with a network of influential professionals and thought leaders dedicated to advancing corporate sustainability. ✨ Celebrate the achievements of trailblazers in sustainability and draw inspiration from their success stories. We look forward to seeing you there! 🌍 #GCNSSummit2024 #ForwardFaster #CorporateAction #SDGs #SustainableDevelopment #StewardshipAsiaCentre #LeadershipInSustainability

Currently, $43 trillion in assets under management is allocated to ESG initiatives. But how much of this is truly addressing social and environmental challenges? And how can strong leadership generate better sustainability outcomes? In Kantar's latest episode of Sustainable Futures, host Jonathan Hall welcomes Rajeev Peshawaria, our CEO, and Jeremy Schwartz, Chair of Kantar's Sustainable Transformation Practice. Rajeev shares Stewardship Asia Centre's innovative framework for impactful leadership, which encompasses four key principles: interdependence, a long-term perspective, an ownership mentality, and creative resilience. He advocates for embedding stewardship values at the heart of business strategies, a transformative approach that can turn companies into profitable agents of positive change. Tune in now to discover how effective leadership can pave the way for a more sustainable future for everyone! 🌱 Don’t miss this enlightening discussion: https://lnkd.in/gY7xNUjU #Sustainability #Leadership #ProfitableGrowth

In Board Stewardship Monthly e-magazine September 2024 The cover page has Rajeev Peshawaria interview 'Leadership is the Art of Harnessing Human Energy towards the creation of a Better Future’. Rajeev Peshawaria CEO of Stewardship Asia Centre and President of Leadership Energy Consulting is an authority on Leadership and Sustainability. With a career spanning executive roles at American Express, Goldman Sachs, The Coca-Cola Company and Morgan Stanley Peshawaria brings a rich background in Leadership Development and Corporate Governance. His latest book, 'SUSTAINABLE SUSTAINABILITY', challenges conventional ESG framework and highlights the need for authentic Steward Leadership to drive real impact. In this exclusive interview with team Board Stewardship, he argues that CEOs should focus on generating profit by addressing major societal issues, viewing sustainability as a profitable growth opportunity rather than a cost. Click below to read an engaging and energising interview : https://lnkd.in/dKiut5bq Click below for our September e-magazine issue and do share your feedback with us! https://lnkd.in/d2BxyuBF #Singapore #Sustainability #ESG #Leadership #CorporateGovernance #Stewardship #BoardStewardship #Stewardship

🌍 Steward Leadership Impact: Transforming Leaders for a Sustainable Future 🌍 The Iclif Executive Education Center at Asia School of Business and co-organizer Stewardship Asia Centre invites you to join us this November in Thailand for a transformative 5-day journey with our Steward Leadership Impact Study Tour at Doi Tung. Experience participatory workshops, interact with the local community, and learn how steward leadership can create profitable solutions to today’s challenges. 🔹 Program Objectives: 🔹 • Redefine leadership for sustainable growth • Drive the ‘doing well by doing good’ agenda • Adopt the Steward Leadership Compass© • Learn from industry trailblazers 🗓️ Dates: 11th-15th November 2024 📍 Location: Doi Tung, Chiang Rai, Thailand 💼 Led by industry experts Sanjay Sarma, Rajeev Peshawaria and Dr. Veerathai Santiprabhob Ready to lead the change? Sign up now through this link: https://bit.ly/3xzZ6Ee #AsiaSchoolofBusiness #ExecutiveEducation #StewardLeadership #SustainableFuture #LeadershipDevelopment #PurposeDrivenBusiness #DoiTung #LeadershipTransformation

In light of rising anti-woke sentiment, HR leaders committed to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles face a challenging landscape. 🌍 Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives are increasingly under scrutiny, leading some organizations like Microsoft and Zoom to scale back or eliminate their DEI teams, raising doubts about the relevance of these efforts. To counter this trend, Senior VP Sunil Puri and Assistant Manager Abigail Chan from our Research and Engagement team have explored how HR can reposition itself as a strategic partner crucial to driving business success and sustainability. Through insightful interviews with 20 business leaders in Singapore, 3 key strategies emerged: 🔄 𝗥𝗲𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗛𝗥'𝘀 𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗲: Shift from a reactive function to a proactive force in shaping organisational strategy. 🤝 𝗔𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲: Foster a culture where inclusivity and environmental responsibility are seen as interconnected. 💬 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲: Ensure DEI values are deeply embedded in the organisation, rather than just superficial slogans. By embracing these strategies, HR can solidify DEI and sustainability initiatives as vital components of corporate identity, helping to withstand the current backlash and reaffirming their value to stakeholders and society. Read the full article on The Business Times in the comments below! 👇

🌟 Meet Rajeev Peshawaria, Chief Executive Officer at Stewardship Asia Centre - our featured speaker at the 16th GCNS Summit 2024! Hear from Rajeev at the closing plenary on “Equity and Empowerment at Work: Decent Work, Economic Growth and Gender Equality in Corporate Paradigms,” where he’ll explore how businesses can adopt fair, inclusive, and equitable hiring practices to build a diverse workforce and align strategies with Living Wage and Gender Equality goals for a just and sustainable transition. Don’t miss this chance to gain insights from Rajeev and other sustainability leaders on 3-4 October 2024. Secure your pass now: https://lnkd.in/gEH4z2hR Check out the full agenda and speaker line-up here: https://lnkd.in/fwv9q5b #GCNSSummit2024 #ForwardFaster #CorporateAction #SDGs #SustainableDevelopment #UnitingBusiness

Volume 2, Issue 6 - Our September 24 issue of Board Stewardship is now uploaded on our website for your read, share and download! Team Board Stewardship is happy to share the latest issue of our global first initiative of the monthly e-magazine on board news, views and Independent Director opportunities!! Gratitude to our over 20,000 readers, 10,000 subscribers, over 3,000 LinkedIn Page followers, contributors and advertisers for supporting us. The cover page has Rajeev Peshawaria's interview 'Leadership is the Art of Harnessing Human Energy towards the creation of a Better Future'. Rajeev is CEO of Stewardship Asia Centre and President of Leadership Energy Consulting, is an authority on Leadership and Sustainability. With senior management roles at American Express, Goldman Sachs, The Coca-Cola Company n Morgan Stanley, he has contributed hugely in Leadership Development and Corporate Governance. His book, '#SUSTAINABLESUSTAINABILITY’ is a top seller. In this exclusive interview with team Board Stewardship, he argues that CEOs should focus on generating profit by addressing major societal issues, viewing sustainability as a profitable growth opportunity rather than a cost.  The Guest Editorial by Sunil Deshmukh. U.S. CMA , IMA | Institute of Management Accountants Global Board Chair is on 'Breaking the Silence Addressing Executive Loneliness and Mental Health in Leadership’ a very hot topic of the day with EY in discussion. The Chairman's Desk page, by Shailesh Haribhakti [GCB.D], talks about 'The Future of Work Embracing AI's Transformative Impact'. Our Compliance Officer of the month Chanda Makhija Thadani, Company Secretary at Bennett Coleman & Co. Ltd. (The Times of India), is a distinguished Corporate and Securities Law Professional with over 21 years of experience across diverse sectors such as Financial services, Real estate, Manufacturing, Healthcare and Media, shares insights on 'Balancing Compliance and Business Goals Through Innovation and AI’. Adding glitter to the issue are contributions from Robin Banerjee, Srinath Sridharan, Sundharesan Jayamoorthi, Manoj Sonawala Registered Independent Director, Shashikala Rao, Prof. NIKHIL K MEHTA (He/Him) निखिल केवलकृष्ण मेहता, Parthasarathy V S, Ullhas Pagey, Amitava Banerjee, Sarita Bahl, Archana Venkat, Dr. Sandya Advani, L.L.M.,POSH Consultant, IC member, Trainer, Mohana Chattopadhyay, Prabin Jha and we are grateful to each one. Stewardship movie of the month is '#MarginCall' : A Corporate Governance Wake-up Call and book review by Dr. Srinath Sridharan for ' A Fly on the RBI Wall' a book authored by Alpana Killawala. Click below or turn pages from the attached pdf, and do share your feedback with us! https://lnkd.in/d2BxyuBF J.B.BODA Group DNV JHS & Associates LLP DialESG BoardPAC Pelorus Technologies #boardstewardship #enablingfutureboards #corporategovernance #boardroominsights