Sovereign bestows award upon B. Grimm CEO
Thailand's B.Grimm Conglomerate and Harald Link's Commitment to Sustainability
Harald Link, the chairman and CEO of Thailand's longest-established conglomerate, B.Grimm, has been honoured with the prestigious title of "Dato' Sri" by the Sultan of Pahang, Malaysia. The accolade was given in recognition of Mr. Link's significant contributions to the public in the region.
The award was presented on the occasion of His Majesty's 66th birthday. Mr. Link's relationship with the Royal Family of Pahang began through a shared interest in equestrian sports and polo. The long-standing collaboration between B.Grimm and the Royal Family of Pahang is the Save the Tigers conservation initiative, which has been running for over a decade.
The Save the Tigers initiative aims to protect endangered tiger populations in Asia and fosters youth awareness in wildlife preservation. Mr. Link has also participated in charity polo events to support educational causes in Southeast Asia.
B.Grimm's commitment to sustainable growth is evident in its vision, "Doing Business with Compassion in Harmony with Nature." This vision emphasizes economic, social, and environmental sustainability.
B.Grimm Power, a subsidiary of B.Grimm, is spearheading this commitment with its GreenLeap strategy. The strategy does not specify the renewable energy sources it will focus on but aims for over 50% of its energy production to come from renewable sources by 2030. The GreenLeap strategy also targets reaching net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
Under its GreenLeap - Global and Green strategy, B.Grimm Power aims to contribute to the development of clean, interconnected energy grids critical for Southeast Asia's climate and economic goals. This aligns with broader regional efforts to develop clean energy infrastructures and reduce reliance on fossil fuels in Southeast Asia.
The Save the Tigers conservation initiative and B.Grimm Power's GreenLeap strategy demonstrate Mr. Link's and B.Grimm's commitment to environmental conservation and sustainability. The award underscores Mr. Link's role in fostering international ties and advancing regional collaboration.
| Aspect | Details | |-----------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Harald Link's contributions | - Awarded "Dato' Sri" for public contributions in Southeast Asia | | | - Promoted equestrian sports and charity polo events supporting education | | | - Supported Save the Tigers conservation initiative for over a decade | | B.Grimm's sustainability | - 147-year legacy with a vision focusing on harmony with nature and sustainable growth | | | - Targets 50% renewable energy production by 2030 | | | - Committed to net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 | | Regional context | - Supports the development of clean, interconnected energy grids critical for Southeast Asia's climate and economic goals |
This highlights both Harald Link's personal and corporate leadership within Southeast Asia, intertwining business success with environmental stewardship and community engagement.
- The B.Grimm Conglomerate's commitment to sustainability, as demonstrated by its GreenLeap strategy, aligns with the finance sector's growing focus on environmentally friendly investments in the energy industry.
- Harald Link's commitment to environmental conservation, evident through the Save the Tigers initiative and the GreenLeap strategy, extends beyond business matters and into the realm of social responsibility.
