At the Inquirer ESG Edge Impact Awards, the Asia Society for Social Improvement and Sustainable Transformation (ASSIST) won the Silver Award in the Social Category-Talent Management for the sustainABILITY project, which aims to close the growing green skills gap in the Philippines.
To create and offer training programs that are relevant to the business, the initiative collaborates closely with instructors, students, and Technical-Vocational Institutions (TVIs) in Metro Manila and Cebu. These programs emphasize the development of green skills—the information, aptitudes, and behaviors that allow people to effectively contribute to the shift to a sustainable economy—in addition to technical competencies.
These skills are essential to meeting the growing demand for green jobs, which promote healthier lifestyles, increase resource efficiency, and foster innovation across industries. Green jobs not only provide economic opportunities but also promote social equity, strengthen community resilience, and reduce carbon emissions coming from non-renewable energy sources. By equipping future workers with essential knowledge and competencies aligned with the green economy, sustainABILITY helps prepare a future-ready and skilled workforce capable of taking on new opportunities in sustainable industries.
The Inquirer ESG Edge Impact Awards honor organizations that go beyond business as usual—those that integrate sustainability, social responsibility, and innovation into their strategies and operations. This year’s awardees were recognized for their leadership in advancing environmental stewardship, upholding human rights, and fostering inclusive development.
The group will proudly represent the nation at the Asia ESG Positive Impact Awards 2025 in Kuala Lumpur later this year, bringing with it the burden of promoting a common vision of a more sustainable future for everybody, in addition to the pride of its accomplishments.
The acknowledgement that ASSIST received through the sustainABILITY project demonstrates its steadfast dedication to closing the green skills gap and building a workforce that is prepared for the future. Through the incorporation of sustainability into technical-vocational training, ASSIST empowers Filipinos to take advantage of the expanding green economy and effect significant change throughout the nation.
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