Bridgestone Bags Multiple Awards at 17th Global CSR & ESG Summit & Awards

04 Mar 2025 CW Team

This year, BSAPIC received Platinum awards in the categories of “Best Environmental Excellence” and “Best in India”. The “Best Environmental Excellence” award recognizes Bridgestone’s global biodiversity efforts, including several initiatives led by BSAPIC. These include Bridgestone Indonesia’s Mangrove Project, which restores habitats for species, and Sanggabuana Project, which addresses deforestation through reforestation efforts; Bridgestone Thailand’s ‘Water Boy’ initiative, which restores wildlife and expands water supply in drought-stricken areas; and Bridgestone India’s Project Green Goal, which promotes species conservation at its Indore and Pune plants. Additionally, Project Green Goal was recognized as part of Bridgestone India’s broader sustainability initiatives, contributing to its win in the “Best in India” category.

The recognition marks a significant milestone in Bridgestone’s vision of becoming a sustainable solutions company for both customers and communities. Bridgestone is dedicated to protecting our environment and empowering our communities, in alignment with Bridgestone E8 Commitment*1 and the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals.

“We are honored to receive the ‘Best Environmental Excellence Award’, and the ‘Best in India Award’ at the Global CSR & ESG Summit & Awards 2025™. These accolades represent BSAPIC’s 17th and 18th wins at this esteemed event over the past eight years since 2018. Beyond delivering sustainable solutions to our customers, we are committed to making a tangible impact by driving environmental progress, fostering education, and expanding opportunities that empower communities. Guided by the Bridgestone E8 Commitment, we will continue to seek new ways to contribute to a more sustainable and inclusive future,” said Paul Choo, Chief Human Resources Officer, responsible for HR and CSR across BSAPIC.

The 17th Annual Global CSR & ESG Summit & Awards 2025™ is widely regarded as one of Asia’s most prestigious recognition programs for Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance. The program spotlights and honors companies that demonstrates a strong commitment to ethical values, legal compliance, and respect for individuals, communities and the environment in their business practices. This year, over 250 submissions competed for the top awards across 20 categories.

Bridgestone Asia Pacific, India, China (BSAPIC) has been recognized with two awards at the esteemed 17th Annual Global CSR & ESG Summit & Awards 2025™ for demonstrating positive impact through transformational CSR strategies. BSAPIC has now won the Global CSR & ESG Summit Awards for eight consecutive years. This year, BSAPIC received Platinum awards in the categories of “Best Environmental Excellence” and “Best in India”. The “Best Environmental Excellence” award recognizes Bridgestone’s global biodiversity efforts, including several initiatives led by BSAPIC. These include Bridgestone Indonesia’s Mangrove Project, which restores habitats for species, and Sanggabuana Project, which addresses deforestation through reforestation efforts; Bridgestone Thailand’s ‘Water Boy’ initiative, which restores wildlife and expands water supply in drought-stricken areas; and Bridgestone India’s Project Green Goal, which promotes species conservation at its Indore and Pune plants. Additionally, Project Green Goal was recognized as part of Bridgestone India’s broader sustainability initiatives, contributing to its win in the “Best in India” category. The recognition marks a significant milestone in Bridgestone’s vision of becoming a sustainable solutions company for both customers and communities. Bridgestone is dedicated to protecting our environment and empowering our communities, in alignment with Bridgestone E8 Commitment*1 and the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals. “We are honored to receive the ‘Best Environmental Excellence Award’, and the ‘Best in India Award’ at the Global CSR & ESG Summit & Awards 2025™. These accolades represent BSAPIC’s 17th and 18th wins at this esteemed event over the past eight years since 2018. Beyond delivering sustainable solutions to our customers, we are committed to making a tangible impact by driving environmental progress, fostering education, and expanding opportunities that empower communities. Guided by the Bridgestone E8 Commitment, we will continue to seek new ways to contribute to a more sustainable and inclusive future,” said Paul Choo, Chief Human Resources Officer, responsible for HR and CSR across BSAPIC. The 17th Annual Global CSR & ESG Summit & Awards 2025™ is widely regarded as one of Asia’s most prestigious recognition programs for Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance. The program spotlights and honors companies that demonstrates a strong commitment to ethical values, legal compliance, and respect for individuals, communities and the environment in their business practices. This year, over 250 submissions competed for the top awards across 20 categories.

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