About the CSR Garment Awards and Gala Dinner 

Date: Friday, 20th October 2023

Venue: Hyatt Regency Phnom Penh 

Time: 18:00pm-21:00pm (Register 17:30pm)

We are delighted to announce the first edition of the CSR Garment Awards, hosted by EuroCham and the Textile, Apparel, Footwear & Travel Goods Association in Cambodia (TAFTAC) ​​​​and organized by the Responsible Business Hub. This ground-breaking event was possible thanks to the essential contribution of the GIZ FABRIC Cambodia project and aims to celebrate and honor the remarkable Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) efforts within the garment industry in Cambodia. It is the perfect opportunity to showcase best practices and set new standards, particularly in light of the upcoming sustainability regulations being introduced worldwide.

The CSR Garment Awards will recognise and celebrate the outstanding efforts and achievements of fashion industry players in the realm of corporate social responsibility (CSR) and sustainability. The event will culminate in a glamorous gala night that brings together industry leaders, influencers, and stakeholders.

The event will be held in English. 

Are you considering participating in the awards competition but find yourself with lingering questions or uncertainties? Find three sample applications here.

Benefits 

The CSR Garment Awards and Gala Night offer several benefits to stakeholders:

1. Recognition and Prestige: Award winners gain recognition for their outstanding CSR practices and sustainability initiatives, enhancing their reputation and establishing them as industry leaders.

2. Knowledge Exchange: The event facilitates the exchange of ideas, experiences, and best practices among industry professionals, promoting learning and inspiring innovation. Especially through the CSR Managers Forum to be held immediately before.

3. Industry Transformation: By showcasing successful CSR initiatives, the awards inspire other fashion brands and stakeholders to adopt sustainable practices, thereby driving industry-wide transformation.

4. Stakeholder Engagement: The event provides a platform for networking and collaboration, fostering connections between fashion brands, manufacturers, Development agencies, and NGOs who share a common interest in sustainable fashion.

5. Public Awareness: The awards generate positive media coverage, raising public awareness about sustainable fashion and encouraging consumers to make informed choices.

CSR Garment Awards Categories 

Judging Process  

The selection of winners in each category will be conducted by a distinguished panel of 3 judges for each category, totaling 9 judges (collectively, the “Jury”). These judges are recognized leaders in sustainability and CSR. They will evaluate and choose the winners based on the presentations made by professionals, considering predetermined criteria. 

To ensure a thorough evaluation, the Jury will be supported by a group of external experts chosen among professional companies in the field of compliance/auditing/certification. These professionals will be responsible for the initial screening of applications and conducting on-site verification visits.  

Why Participate?   

• Gain industry-wide recognition for your organization's CSR efforts 

• Showcase your commitment to responsible practices and sustainable initiatives 

• Enhance your brand's reputation  

• Network with like-minded industry professionals and share best practices 

• Set new standards in the garment industry in light of upcoming sustainability regulations 

How to participate?   

This is your submission for the CSR Garment Awards

• Review the award categories and select the most relevant categories for your organization (you can apply for maximum 2 categories per factory or candidate)

• Fill all the details prompted in the online form

• You will be also required to upload a file describing your CSR project. This file should be a maximum of 1000 words, and should, at a minimum, include the following details:

        -  Title of the Project

        - Category and sub-category in which you want to participate

        - Overview / Description: Share an overview or description of your project, highlighting why you believe it has the potential to be a winning entry.

        - Key points of your CSR projects/Efforts/implemented policies

        - Key outcomes: Present the significant outcomes, impacts, or achievements resulting from your CSR efforts. Highlight any measurable results, positive  changes, or benefits experienced by the target beneficiaries or communities.

• Additional pictures (max 9) can be uploaded

IMPORTANT - We prioritize data, numbers, and metrics over language proficiency, narrative, or grammar. Therefore, feel free to submit your document in Khmer without any concerns regarding the language aspects. We value the concrete information and measurable results of your CSR projects

• Factories above 1500 employees cannot apply for categories A.3 – B.3- C.3. 

Remember - the information you provide will be the first impression the judges have of your project, so don't forget to add all of the important details.

• You have time to submit your application until 10th September 2023. 

Contest timeline 

Register

Please sign up using the link below if you want to attend the event but not nominate your company 

16:30 – 17:30                   Registration and drinks on arrival 

17:30 – 17:35                   Welcome Remarks by Mr. Martin Brisson, Executive Director 

17:35 – 17:50                   Opening Speech by H.E. Dr. Heng Sokkung, Secretary of State, MISTI  

17:50 – 18:00                   Awarding Process and general presentation of all Categories 

• Certificate of appreciation to the Experts

18:00 – 18:20                   Course 1 Served 

18:20 – 18:40                   Social Excellence Category: 

• • • Category explanation 

    • Judges announcement and certificates of appreciation 

    • Finalists’ certificates 

                                        Awards Announcement 

• Workers Empowerment and Well-being 

• SME Social Champion- distributed by H.E. Mrs. Sovann Vannaroth, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training 

18:40 – 19:00                   GFT Sector Brief – Issue No. 2 - Presentation by Mr. Tom Hesketh 

19:00 – 19:30                   Course 2 Served 

19:30 – 19:40                   Environmental Excellence Category: 

• • • Category explanation 

    • Judges announcement and certificates of appreciation 

    • Finalists’ certificates 

                                            Awards Announcement 

• • • Sustainable energy management

    • SME Environmental Champion- distributed by Mr. Choon yik Thong, Executive member TAFTAC

19:40 – 20:10                   Innovation Category: 

• • • Category explanation 

    • Judges announcement and certificates of appreciation 

    • Finalists’ certificates 

                                            Awards Announcement 

• • • SME Best innovation Champion- distributed by HE Va Chanmaravuth, MISTI 

20:10 – 20:40                   Special Jury Prize Announcement by Massimilinao Tropeano, EuroCham Sustainability Expert

20:40 – 20:55                   Course 3 Served 

20:55 – 21:05                   Concluding Speech by Mr. Marc Beckmann, Director, GIZ FABRIC Cambodia

21:05 – 21:15                   Closing Remarks by Mr. Albert Tan, President, TAFTAC