NON-BANK financial services provider AEON Credit Service (M) Bhd has been honoured with the prestigious “Outstanding Community Engagement Award” at the Sustainability and CSR Malaysia Awards 2024 which re-affirms the group’s steadfast commitment to support community welfare and sustainable development initiatives.
“The award recognises our commitment to creating positive impacts through diverse community engagement programmes,” commented AEON Credit’s managing director Daisuke Maeda.
“These initiatives benefit local communities while demonstrating our dedication to being a responsible corporate citizen.”
He added, “This accolade not only reinforces our group’s purpose of ‘bringing finance closer to everyone’ but also further accelerates the progress of our three-year Sustainability Roadmap.
“Anchored by four key focuses, including environmental sustainability, strengthening financial inclusion, promoting societal well-being as well as upholding governance standards, we aim to become a leading ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) company.”
AEON Credit is dedicated to environmental stewardship through impactful initiatives such as coastal clean-ups, mangrove planting and green financing aimed at mitigating climate change.
During the year, AEON Credit invested RM1.9 mil in the AEON Credit Biodiversity Afforestation Project, a collaborative initiative spanning three years.
This project aims to plant 10,000 indigenous endangered species in Kinta Nature Park by September 2024. It not only conserves the degraded biodiversity but also contributes to the Group’s efforts in carbon emission offset, estimated 30,7119 tCO2 equivalent to be claimed for the next 20 years.
As a financial service provider, AEON Credit also remains steadfast to advancing financial inclusion.
Over the past three years, the group has invested RM2 mil in digital learning tools and fostered digital literacy through the Malaysian AEON Foundation Smart Classroom project which has benefitted 20 schools.
This initiative aims to enhance digital learning and provide equal educational opportunities for students.
Additionally, AEON Credit has awarded scholarships to deserving students in public universities, supporting their academic pursuits and easing financial burdens on their families.
Elsewhere, the group continues to enhance its digital platform and products to meet the evolving needs of customers by improving access for underserved communities which is in line with its financial inclusion commitment. The launch of AEON Bank exemplifies AEON Credit’s commitment to advancing the adoption of digital solutions.
The Sustainability and CSR Malaysia Award 2024 is organised by CSR Malaysia Publications to honour corporations in Malaysia that have excelled as change agents in the socio-economic transformation of the country.
Winners of the Sustainability and CSR Malaysia Awards were evaluated based on clear CSR purpose and goals, impact, frequency of events, contribution amounts, transparency in reporting, creative implementation, strength of the CSR team as well as the sincerity and effectiveness of each initiative.
Held at Berjaya Times Square Hotel in Kuala Lumpur, the event was officiated by Deputy Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Dr Noraini Ahmad. – July 23, 2024
