On July 17-18, 2024, Genashtim Malaysia participated as an exhibitor at the National Bioeconomy Showcase 2024b (NBio Showcase 2024), organized by Bioeconomy Development Corporation at the World Trade Centre in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Participating among over 170 companies, Genashtim aimed to highlight ESG best practices and B Corp certification for Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the biotechnology industry. The Genashtim team attending the two-day event included Thomas Ng (CEO), Ee Beng Tan (Head of ESG Services), Andrew Manassee (Marcom), Mazrina Mahat (IVA), Amelia Chik (Business Development), and Mactayren Jupiter (Marcom). Commenting on Genashtim’s participation this year, Ee Beng Tan, Head of ESG Services, stated, “For us, this event marks a new partnership with Bioeconomy Corporation..

EXO Travel’s Guide to Sustainable travel July 04, 2024 Explored the latest sustainable travel offerings from EXO Travel’s B Crop, featuring valuable insights on achieving positive impacts through travel. Their Sustainability Guide shines a spotlight on a collection of responsible experiences. According to a recent National Geographic Traveller (UK) article, three-quarters of travellers are seeking to book more sustainable trips. Read more : https://www.linkedin.com/posts/exotravel_exotravel-exofoundation-travelmadereal-activity-7213874204834684928-hDMM/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop

Three-quarters of travellers are looking to book more sustainable trips, according to a recent report July 04, 2024 Travellers have increasingly been seeking more responsible experiences. According to Booking.com’s 2023 Sustainable Travel Report, 76% of respondents want to travel sustainably over the next 12 months, while 2021 research by Google found that 71% of people think travel companies should offer more sustainable choices. B Corps can help us travel more responsibly—but what are they? Read the full Article by National Geographic Traveller (UK) https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/what-are-b-corps-responsible-travel

Renewable Energy Start-up, Xurya, Announces Major Funding from Domestic and Foreign Investors July 02, 2024 Xurya, a B Corp Certified  is the FIRST renewable energy company in Indonesia to receive direct funding from the Norwegian Climate Investment Fund and Swedfund, Sweden’s Development Finance Institution (DFI). This is also the first equity investment in Indonesia by BII, the United Kingdom’s DFI and impact investor, under its current 2022-2026 investment strategy. Clime Capital and AC Ventures are returning investors in Xurya. It has received an additional US$ 55 million investment. Read full article:  https://xurya.com/en/News/renewable-energy-start-up,-xurya,-announces-major-funding-from-domestic-and-foreign-investors-85

Aqua Selected as Official Mineral Water for the Indonesian National Team June 28, 2024 PSSI officially collaborates with Aqua as the official mineral water for the Indonesian national team. The press conference held at a hotel in Jakarta, Wednesday (5/6) was also attended by two Indonesian women’s national team players, namely Shafira Ika and Shalika Aurelia.  Aqua will ensure the availability of the best quality mineral drinking water for the Indonesian national team to meet their hydration needs. The selection of Aqua as the official mineral water is inseparable from Aqua’s commitment to always support Indonesian football heroes so that they can perform optimally and achieve the best achievements. Aqua’s drinking water filtration process is carried out naturally using layers of rocks and processed without human touch. As a result, each AQUA packaging contains 100% pure mineral water that comes 100% from Indonesia, without added sweeteners, bleach or other additives. Aqua’s commitment to preserving the environment. In line with the company’s strategy to consistently provide health through quality products, Aqua is committed to sustainably preserving nature. Aqua strives to reduce operational risks and continue to have a positive impact on the environment. By preserving the environment, the purity and quality of water can be maintained. Danone AQUA Indonesia is a Certified B Corp since Feb 2018.