Did you know that the 3R concept of Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle are the essential features of waste management? By 2030, the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA) aims to substantially reduce waste generation through prevention, reduction, recycling, and reuse. It aligns with Target 12.5 of Sustainable …
Artisan Batik Workshop by Batik Boutique
Does it ever cross your mind that a traditional art like Batik could make a huge impact towards social and sustainability? On 21st October 2022, we were invited to join a social and sustainability themed Batik Workshop organised by a social enterprise, Batik Boutique. It was held at their aesthetically …
Funding Societies | Modalku Prioritises Employees’ Mental Health & Wellness
In conjunction with World Mental Health Day which is celebrated annually on 10th October, it’s important to recognise the value of both physical and mental wellness by walking alongside World Health Organisation’s efforts in making mental health and well-being a global priority for all. At Funding Societies | Modalku, we …
THE FUTURE IS WOMEN: It is the time to accelerate women’s participation in business, everywhere.
Funding Societies | Modalku group is proud to show our commitments towards accelerating women empowerment by making a pledge to support the One Global Women Empowerment (OGWE) platform. Our pledge reads as follows: “Funding Societies | Modalku Group is committed to taking an active role in the One Global Women …
Global Tiger Day: How Saving Tigers Help Humans So Much More?
Tigers and their habitats provide vast benefits to the climate, people and wildlife. Throughout history, they roam freely across Asia and are seen in Asian cultural traditions. Sadly, wild tigers are now endangered and can only be found in 10 countries (4 where FSMK operates), where their numbers have shrunk …
How Can the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by the UN Save the Rainforests?
When you read a company’s sustainability strategy or report, you would notice that it refers to at least one of the 17 United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The UN developed this as a universal call to action for countries to work in global partnership with each other to …
Circular Economy : What Is It & Things That Can Be Done To Enhance It
What is a Circular Economy? As we adopt a linear approach of “Take, Make, Dispose” in our daily lives, it eventually – over time – contributes towards growing environmental waste and pollution. Conversely, a Circular Economy decouples economic activity from the consumption of finite resources. It is a systems solution …
Funding Societies | Modalku Supports the Role of MSMEs in Green Economy Implementation
Jakarta, May 11th – 12th, 2022 – The Green Economy Indonesia Summit 2022 is an initiative to showcase the nation’s commitment towards a more inclusive green economy. The first day of the summit saw a collective voice from a number of governmental institutions showing their commitment towards a more sustainable …
10 Ways on How Can We Fight Climate Change
In conjunction with this year’s Earth Day, let’s take a look at ten possible solutions to global warming and climate change. Climate change is an ever growing issue for the world. Climate action is listed as one of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), indicating its importance and the urgency …
What is ESG Investing: A Guide to Socially Responsible Investment
ESG stands for environmental, social, and governance. So, what is ESG investing? It is a holistic approach to investing that incorporates critical factors into investment analysis and decision-making. Basically, it’s a metric to inspect a company on how their business impacts the environment, how they treat their employees, suppliers, customers, …