Companies given awards for CSR initiatives

Five companies were given commendations for responsible practices and contribution to sustainable economic development in the Kingdom during EuroCham’s first CSR Contest and Awards on Wednesday.

More than two dozen companies applied to be nominated, but only 17 were shortlisted. These companies represent 25 CSR projects, and some companies submitted more than one application.

Companies shortlisted fulfilled all requirements, including recently completed or ongoing CSR programmes.

The judges chose Khmer Green Charcoal, Knai Bang Chatt, Kulara Water, Artisan Angkor and Chip Mong Insee.

Awards given were grouped into different categories, including for the most outstanding achievement, best small-medium enterprises, and jury’s choice.

The awards were administered by representatives of the EuroCham Board, the EuroCham Business Committee, the Conseillers du Commerce Extérieur UNIDO and the academic sector, while a panel of judges was presided by Sok Chenda Sophea, secretary general of the Council for the Development of Cambodia and European Union ambassador George Edgar.

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