Celebrating Taiwan’s Responsible Business Leaders 表彰負責任企業的卓越貢獻（BCCT）

September 30, 2021

The British Chamber of Commerce in Taipei (BCCTaipei) hosted its fifth Better Business Awards ceremony on 29th September. Due to current pandemic prevention measures, numbers at the event were limited but finalists were, nonetheless, able to collectively celebrate their achievements in a convivial atmosphere at the comfortable surroundings of The Regent Hotel. The awards ceremony was also livestreamed to an online audience of enthusiastic onlookers eager to discover the winner in each of this year’s seven award categories: Business Leader of the Year, Climate Champion, Corporate Social Responsibility, Diversity, Innovation for Wellbeing, Green Energy and Social Enterprise.

台北市英僑商務協會（英僑商會）於9 月 29 日主辦第五屆優良企業貢獻獎頒獎典禮。由於目前的防疫措施，現場參與人數受限，但入圍者仍能夠在晶華酒店的舒適環境和歡樂的氛圍中，共同慶祝他們的成就。另外，亦同步直播頒獎典禮，使線上熱情觀眾能夠共襄盛舉。眾人翹首以待的七個獎項分別是：最佳企業領袖獎、最佳企業氣候行動獎、企業社會責任獎、企業多元文化獎、最佳再生能源獎、最佳創新健康福祉獎、社會企業獎。

As a celebration of responsible business in Taiwan, all the award candidates and sponsors are businesses based in Taiwan, with strong commitment and dedication to the development of responsible business. As one of the integral pillars of the BCCTaipei’s mission, the Better Business Awards ceremony is an evening to honour some of the most outstanding contributions of Taiwan’s wide array of responsible businesses. Although, for some, business is about making profit, the Better Business Awards serves as a reminder that responsible business practices and good corporate citizenship are equally important. By rewarding businesses across seven categories, BCCTaipei hopes that Taiwan can continue to see a growth in numbers of businesses worthy of being honoured for their achievements in tackling societal and environmental issues as part of their daily activity.

英僑商會的核心使命是推廣社會責任，表彰負責任企業的卓越貢獻。因此，所有入圍企業以及贊助商皆為在台企業，他們對企業永續經營都有強烈的責任與使命感。作為英僑商會宗旨的整體支柱之一，優良企業貢獻獎頒獎典禮是一個表彰台灣眾多負責企業最傑出貢獻的夜晚。儘管對部分人而言，企業是為了盈利，但希望透過優良企業貢獻獎提醒負責的營業規範和良好的企業公民資格同樣重要。英僑商會通過表揚各領域的企業，希望台灣能繼續見證大量企業因其將解決社會和環境問題視為日常的一部分而取得的成就被授予榮耀。

John Dennis, Representative at the British Office in Taipei said: “The British Office is delighted to support the work the Chamber does to nurture and showcase the best of responsible business in Taiwan - whether this is through creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, innovating to improve the health and wellbeing of Taiwan, or helping tackle climate change. Rising to the challenge of climate change is the defining issue of our era and it is the UK’s highest international priority for the next decade. The actions of the business community are essential to achieve change, so the British Office sponsored our inaugural Climate Champion Award to recognise a pioneering company in Taiwan and to inspire others to raise their climate ambition.”

英國在台辦事處代表John Dennis提到：「我們很榮幸能支持英僑商會所舉辦的優良企業貢獻獎，以及該獎項在表揚台灣優秀的負責任企業組織與領袖所做的努力——無論是透過打造一個多元化和包容性的工作環境、以創新的方式改善台灣的健康和福祉或以企業行動應對氣候變化。面對氣候變化是我們這世紀相當重要的議題，也是英國未來十年在國際層面上最優先的事項。企業界的行動對於實現改革至關重要，因此英國在台辦事處加入了這次商會所舉辦的優良企業貢獻獎，並贊助首屆的最佳企業氣候行動獎，以表彰在氣候行動上作為領導角色的台灣企業，並激勵其他企業效法。」

Richard Stokes-Green, CEO of BCCTaipei, had this to add: “The British Chamber of Commerce was founded by a group of like-minded individuals who wanted to give back to the society that they had embraced as their adopted home. Over the course of the last 25 or so years, our core mission has evolved to be more than about just giving back: like many organisations, the Chamber has not only adapted to ensure that its operations are conducted in such a way as to reduce negative impacts on society and the environment, but also to actively promote and educate on awareness and uptake of responsible business practices. All our finalists can proudly announce that they have exhibited excellence in their responsible business operations, that they have embraced the ethos of Better Business, and that they are indeed, Better Businesses. We’re extremely grateful for their efforts to continue to make our societies happier and healthier, and our environment cleaner and greener.”

英僑商會執行長Richard Stokes-Green亦提及：「英國商會原是由一群志同道合的人所創立，希望能夠回饋這個他們視為家的台灣社會。在過去25年的時間裡，我們的核心使命已不僅僅是回饋：像許多機構一樣，商會不僅要確保其運作方式能夠減少對社會和環境的負面影響，還要積極推動以及教育人們認識和實踐對社會負責任的商業行為。所有優良企業貢獻獎的入圍者都可以自豪地宣布，他們在永續的商業運作中表現卓越，他們貫徹了優良企業的精神，同時他們確實為優良企業。我們非常感謝他們所做的努力，讓社會更健康快樂，並使我們的環境更乾淨更美好。」

This year’s winners are:

Business Leader of the Year 最佳企業領袖獎 sponsored by HSBC :

特優Winner:
Justin Chin 陳康偉, 總裁
AstraZeneca Taiwan 臺灣阿斯特捷利康股份有限公司

優選Finalists:
Terence Ong 王德勤, Managing Director 
Pernod Ricard Taiwan 台灣保樂力加股份有限公司

Andrew Tseng 曾盛麟, 董事長
Grape King Bio 葡萄王生技股份有限公司

 Climate Champion 最佳企業氣候行動獎 sponsored by the British Office Taipei: 

特優Winner:
Delta Electronics, Inc. 台達電子工業股份有限公司

優選Finalists:
Cathay Financial Holdings 國泰金融控股股份有限公司
Acer Inc. 宏碁股份有限公司

 Corporate Social Responsibility 企業社會責任獎 sponsored by BCCTaipei:

特優Winner:
Cheng Loong Corporation 正隆股份有限公司

優選Finalists:
Give-Circle Co., Ltd  吉星共享股份有限公司
Standard Chartered Bank (Taiwan) 渣打國際商業銀行股份有限公司

 Diversity 企業多元文化獎 sponsored by Standard Chartered Bank and the British Council:

特優Winner:
BNP Paribas Cardif Assurance Vie, Taiwan Branch 法國巴黎人壽台灣分公司

優選Finalists:
AstraZeneca Taiwan 臺灣阿斯特捷利康股份有限公司
Procter & Gamble 寶僑家品股份有限公司

 Green Energy 最佳再生能源獎 sponsored by the UK Renewables Committee (RWE, CWind Taiwan, Aon, Motive, The Offshore Wind Consultants ltd, the Renewable Consulting Group):

特優Winner:
Ørsted Taiwan 沃旭能源股份有限公司

優選Finalists:
Boskalis HwaChi Offshore Wind Taiwan 伯威海事工程股份有限公司
Mammoet Giant (Taiwan) Limited 台灣猛獁象佳運股份有限公司

 Innovation for Wellbeing 最佳創新健康福祉獎 sponsored by PCA Life Assurance:

特優Winner:
Kiipo 擎寶科技股份有限公司

優選Finalists:
Leofoo Tourism Group 六福旅遊集團
DBS Bank (Taiwan) Ltd. 星展(台灣)商業銀行股份有限公司

 Social Enterprise 社會企業獎 sponsored by KPMG:

特優Winner:
Taiwan Dive Center 恩瀛企業有限公司 (台灣潛水)

優選Finalists:
Story Wear (Beauterama Trading Limited) 七棵橡樹國際有限公司
Culture Art and Nature (CAN) Ltd. 甘樂文創志業股份有限公司

About BCCT and Better Business Awards

BCCTaipei is a membership organisation with 5 key pillars: promotion of the commercial interests of its members, nurturing the adoption of responsible business practices, supporting development of UK business in Taiwan, elevating the profile of Taiwan - both in the UK and around the world, and facilitating engagement with government.
 
In addition to Responsible Business efforts, centred around its Better Business Hub, BCCTaipei also operates year-round initiatives, such as Young Professionals and Talent Development, as well its flagship Women in Business Programme, which aims to raise awareness of the importance of gender diversity in the workplace, through events and activities under three main themes: Educate, Connect and Celebrate.