THE Asset Benchmark Research, The Asset's research wing, has launched the The Asset Corporate Awards 2018, a global benchmarking programme designed to recognize companies across various industries that have shown leadership and innovation in integrating environmental, social and governance principles into their businesses.

Now on its 18th year, The Asset Corporate Awards 2018 — one of the world's longest-running awards on ESG — offers rigorous benchmarking service for listed companies with regard to corporate sustainability. Companies are evaluated on the quality of their ESG initiatives and performance. The review also takes into consideration a corporate's unique business environment — the industry and regulations of the market it belongs to.

As investors and stakeholders increasingly value companies that excel in ESG, The Asset Corporate Awards provides a great opportunity for companies to boost their credentials in this space. The awards are symbols of excellence achieved by a company on sustainability. They signal to industry peers and the business community a company's commitment to excellence and continuous improvement on ESG.

The awards reflect the increasing focus on sustainability across the business community amid growing pressure to adopt ESG principles. The global programme also highlights corporates' potential for innovation and improved governance as companies increasingly recognize the concept of sustainability.

Submissions are open until 9 August 2018.

Details of the awards can be found here.