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COMPANY OF GOOD

What is corporate purpose?

FROM dealing with rising costs of living to longer-term issues such as climate change, the range of needs in society is constantly growing and evolving. Governments and individuals can play a role, bu...

Quest Ventures has the unique opportunity and responsibility to influence the next generation of entrepreneurs and businesses that create job growth in the region to do so in a holistic fashion, says James Tan, its manager partner.
COMPANY OF GOOD

Developing a purpose-driven and future-ready business ecosystem

Two organisations recognised as Companies of Good share how, even with limited resources, SMEs in Singapore can make a tangible difference to society

21 Carpenter was the premises of Chye Hua Seng Wee Kee, a remittance house founded in 1936 by philanthropist Lee Wee Nam and his brothers.
COMPANY OF GOOD

Heritage hotel 21 Carpenter gives back to migrant workers

Its goal is to raise S$88,000 for HealthServe, a non-profit group that provides access to healthcare for these workers

Companies deliver value to all stakeholders by doing more in the people, society, governance, economic and environment areas.
COMPANY OF GOOD

Making a meaningful impact in diverse ways

A COMPANY’s corporate purpose lies at the core of its existence, and goes beyond just making profits. It shapes its vision, mission and values, and is integrated with the company’s purpose with its bu...

Aetos' Elaine Ong says teaching youths inclusive customer-service skills can prepare them for the future.
COMPANY OF GOOD

Tapping in-house skills to uplift those in need

At Aetos Holdings and Dentons Rodyk, doing good has become a two-way street, with positive effects on their people too

Foreword staff taught 32 students at special education schools, including Cerebral Palsy Alliance School Singapore, to make speciality coffee.
COMPANY OF GOOD

Companies celebrate the season of giving

SUGAR, flour and a dash of love.

The launch of the OCBC Arboretum at the Singapore Botanic Gardens involved the planting of 160 Dipterocarps trees by 180 OCBC and Bank of Singapore staff and their family members.
COMPANY OF GOOD

Purpose at the core of doing good

CHICKEN Rendang, Ayam Penyet and Nasi Minyak (fragrant rice dish) are just some of the dishes whipped up by housewife Tuty Sukari when she dons her apron twice a week.

Push Pull Give inspires at-risk youths from Muhammadiyah Welfare Home to take charge of their health and fitness.
COMPANY OF GOOD

Purpose at the core of business goals

WHILE more businesses have stepped up efforts to give back to society, it is a huge challenge for any organisation – regardless of size – to bring change overnight.

By doing good, corporations get imbued with a valuable “superpower” – one that positions them for success by setting them apart in the highly competitive business world.
THE BROAD VIEW

The ‘superpower’ of doing good

Unwittingly and inevitably, corporates that embrace their social mission are better positioned for success.