PETALING JAYA, Malaysia, July 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- MM Century, a Penang-based environmental management and circular economy company, won three Gold and one Silver award in the SME and Mid-Tier category at the fourth edition of The Star ESG Positive Impact Awards Gala Night.
The wins span the breadth of MM Century's ESG transformation. Its chemical-free, dry-process e-waste recovery facility achieved a 96.21% landfill diversion rate across 4,423 tonnes handled in 2025, cutting absolute emissions by 14.3% even as volumes grew 28.7%.
An Integrated Digital Governance Framework spanning four ISO certifications lifted its EcoVadis score to 72/100; a ten-point year-on-year rise placing it in the 84th percentile worldwide. TRACE, its End-of-Life Asset Environmental Impact Calculator, converts IT disposals into item-level carbon data across 40+ asset types, giving clients audit-ready Scope 3 figures.
Underpinning these results was an RM598,000 investment that turned a 40-year-old traditional recycler into a digital-first, circular operation with blockchain-backed destruction certificates.
"Environmental stewardship and real-world impact are deeply interconnected," said Ashok Kumar Rangayah, Director of MM Century. "These wins reflect a team that has turned ESG policy into measurable outcomes."
MM Century said it will expand plant capacity in Perak and Selangor and deepen research into carbon efficient solutions, supporting Malaysia's transition to a circular economy.
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MM Century Wins 3 Gold, 1 Silver at The Star ESG Positive Impact Awards
GUANGZHOU, China, July 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Recently, Fortune released its 2026 Global 500 list, and GAC Group has been named for the 14th consecutive year, marking another milestone in its global development journey.
From its first listing to now maintaining a presence for 14 straight years, this recognition reflects GAC's long-standing commitment to developing high-quality products and delivering value to customers. This achievement highlights GAC's contribution to the advancement of China's automotive industry and reflects GAC's evolution from a leading domestic automaker into an increasingly global automotive company.
The year 2026 marks a milestone for GAC. On July 16, the 30 millionth vehicle rolled off the line at GAC's manufacturing plant. From its first vehicle to the 30 millionth delivery, GAC completed this journey in just 29 years, achieving an impressive "GAC Speed." Behind it are the choices and trust of tens of millions of customers, GAC's long‑standing commitment to quality and safety, and its determination to pursue electrification and intelligent transformation. It also reflects the broader evolution of China's auto industry from volume‑driven growth to value‑driven growth.
GAC's overseas business continued to gain momentum in the first half of 2026, with cumulative exports reaching 121,483 vehicles, up 132% year‑on‑year. It now operates in over 110 countries and regions, with 746 sales and service outlets, 7 overseas manufacturing plants, and cumulative exports exceeding 540,000 vehicles. Markets across regions have shown robust growth: in Asia‑Pacific, Hong Kong (China) topped electric private car sales and Thailand leads in electric taxi market share; in the Americas, Mexico and Bolivia delivered outstanding results; multiple Middle Eastern and African countries recorded triple‑digit growth; and GAC has entered markets such as the UK and Spain, while mass production has started at the Graz plant in Austria, accelerating global localization.
Standing at this milestone of 14 consecutive years on the Fortune Global 500, GAC will continue to advance amid the industry's high‑quality development and global transformation, fulfilling its corporate responsibilities and commitments, and moving forward together with its customers worldwide.
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GAC Group Named to Fortune Global 500 for 14 Consecutive Years, Highlighting Continued Global Growth
