PETALING JAYA, Malaysia, Aug. 26, 2024 — The champion in environmental management solutions, MM Century Sdn. Bhd (hereinafter called MM Century), notches a historic milestone as it is crowned the Gold Award winner in the category of Waste Management in the highly regarded ESG Positive Impact Awards 2023. The recognition is proof of the solid commitment MM Century has toward the principles of sustainability and innovation in the sphere of environmental management.
The ESG Positive Impact Awards, organized by The Star, recognize companies that demonstrate excellence in their ESG practices. This represents the first award for the company in the category of Waste Management and puts on display its innovative ways on reducing, reusing, recycling, and managing wastes with respect. That basically means the award recognizes the Company’s good work in terms of proper disposal methods, as well as it being one of the major contributors toward environmental sustainability.
Commenting on the development, MM Century Executive Director Ashok Kumar Rangayah said, “This award represents more than just recognition; it reflects our core mission. Our philosophy views waste not merely as a byproduct, but as a resource that, when managed effectively, can enhance the environmental health and economic resilience. We are deeply honored to receive this accolade and we are motivated to continue leading the way in sustainable waste management.”
MM Century: A Legacy of Innovation and Environmental Guardianship
With a beginning in 1982 as a small metal trading company under the name Mariaye Metal, today MM Century becomes one of the leading companies providing environmental management solutions in the Philippines. Over the years, MM Century has set industry benchmarks by developing made-to-order waste management solutions, starting from a mere metal trader to a company providing end-to-end services that enable businesses to optimize their waste processes in support of environmental guardianship.
At the heart of what MM Century is doing is how to help organizations in Malaysia adhere to regulations, and attain their waste goals. MM Century partners with worldwide environmental management companies to implement high-tech software, machinery, and an extensive logistics network to recover as much waste as possible to become profitable. This way, it not only supported businesses to reach their goal in reducing waste but also supported global campaign planned out by the Rio Summit on Climate Change.
The many award-winning projects of this company have translated themselves into significant environmental gains, major reductions in pollutants, big improvements in ecosystems, and high effectiveness of waste management. In close collaboration with the clientele, MM Century lays out structured phased plans based on full compliance with all the relevant regulatory requirements, intending to bring both the immediate and the long-term environmental effects.
Celebrating Collective Success
Now, as MM Century stands at the pedestal of great success, the many awards in the kitty of this company make it ever more grounded, humble, and aware that no success of this scale comes without the combined effort of a team. Ashok Kumar Rangayah added, “This award speaks of the fact that it’s the hard work and dedication of the team, our clients and our partners that have paid off. Such recognition is definitely a collective win for all involved. How tremendously appreciative we are to The Star and the distinguished judging panel, as it would not be possible without the relentless efforts and support of our incredibly outstanding team and stakeholders.”
Overall, the recognition of MM Century is a pledge from now forward to be at the forefront of sustainable waste management; it is a commitment to go further through this innovation in providing improved solutions that have lasting positive environmental impacts.