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THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
Where Purpose Meets Practice
Explore stories, thinking, and frameworks that connect sustainability with elevated guest experiences and measurable business impact.


Impact Week 2025: The Well-being Economic Conference & Festival
Our CEO joined global sustainability leaders from Olam and UOB at Impact Week 2025 to discuss “Scaling Climate Action and Nature-Based Solutions: From Intent to Impact.” The session highlighted collaboration between business, community, and capital as the key to unlocking scalable, nature-positive impact — reaffirming GUAVA’s mission to build solutions that drive growth while uplifting people and the planet.

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Sep 19, 20251 min read


IHGMA Bali RAKERDA 2025
At the Indonesian Hotel General Managers Association’s forum themed “The Future of Responsible & Inclusive Hospitality,” GUAVA shared innovations in sustainable amenities and emphasized cross-sector collaboration for a more equitable tourism industry.

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Apr 27, 20251 min read


The First in Our Sector to Disclose through CDP
GUAVA became the first guest amenities company to disclose its environmental impact through CDP, advancing climate accountability and circular economy innovation. By disclosing through CDP, we are driving urgent climate action and accelerating the transition to a more sustainable, low-carbon future. As a pioneer in Circular Economy, we strive to continue leading the way through collaborations and partnerships with the world's largest hospitality chains, airlines, cruise lines

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Feb 20, 20251 min read


Feature on Singapore Business Federation Annual Report 2024
In an interview titled “Doing Good by Planet Earth,” our CEO discussed Singapore’s role in global sustainability leadership and how GUAVA scales sustainable tourism solutions piloted locally to international markets. The theme for the Annual Report is “business-not-as-usual” which encapsulates the impulses of the business community in the post-pandemic world, where Singapore companies are recovering from the impacts of COVID-19, while pivoting to new directions to embrace ne

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Jun 28, 20241 min read


COP28 UNWTO Exhibition
At COP28, GUAVA participated in UNWTO' Glasgow Declaration exhibition & presentation where we shared our approach to advancing biodiversity protection and circular innovation in hospitality and travel.

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Dec 11, 20231 min read


COP28 11th Annual High-Level Meeting of Caring for Climate
Our CEO was honoured to be invited by Sanda Ojiambo to the COP28 11th Annual High-Level Meeting of Caring for Climate, hosted by the UN Global Compact, UN Environment and UN Climate Change. During the discussion on “Business Action on Biodiversity,” GUAVA International shared how, as the Global SDG Pioneer for Circular Economy and the first guest amenities company with an SBTi-validated target, we supported global hospitality, airline, and cruise partners in advancing biodiv

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Dec 3, 20231 min read


Bloomberg New Economy Forum
GUAVA was honored to participate in the Bloomberg New Economy Forum, where global leaders explored the theme “Embracing Instability.” We engaged in dialogues with policymakers and business leaders, emphasizing the importance of resilient and sustainable supply chains.

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Nov 10, 20231 min read


SCCCI SMEICC Conference Series
GUAVA was honoured to have our CEO invited by SCCCI to speak at the SMEICC Conference on the panel “The Sustainable Enterprise: What It Means for My Industry,” sharing how sustainability drives both profitability and purpose in hospitality.

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Aug 17, 20231 min read


Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) Asia Regional Sharing
As the first in our sector with an approved near-term SBTi target, GUAVA joined Singtel and Talawakelle Tea Estates to share about our SBTi journey.

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Aug 16, 20231 min read


GUAVA CEO Joined the 2023 Global SDG Pioneers Selection Group
GUAVA International was honored to have our CEO to join the Global SDG Pioneers Selection Group, alongside distinguished leaders from the United Nations, academia, and global corporations, including representatives from IFAD, Transparency International, and the Chalhoub Group.

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Jul 13, 20231 min read


UNGC Academy Changemaker
GUAVA is honoured to welcome Sanda Ojiambo, UNGC Assistant Secretary General and CEO, Sue Allchurch, Chief Outreach and Engagement of UNGC and the UNGC team to our office for the recording of the UNGC Academy Changemaker series. We are privileged to have our CEO to be the first entrepreneur featured on this series in an exclusive dialogue with Sanda, and being able to share how we integrate sustainability into the foundation of our business, spotlighting our journey from a

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Feb 6, 20231 min read


Steward Leadership 25 Recognition by Temasek’s Stewardship Asia Centre
GUAVA was honoured to be in the inaugural Steward Leadership 25 recognized as Asia Pacific’s top 25 organizations demonstrating stewardship excellence, advancing enduring value creation beyond short-term profit.

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Dec 1, 20221 min read


Global Compact Network Philippines Sustainability Summit
Guava International was honoured to be invited to speak at the Sustainability Summit 2022, organised by the Global Compact Network Philippines (GCNP) at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) in Manila. During the summit, our CEO shared insights on the environmental impact of the hospitality industry alongside industry leaders Mr. Cezar P. Consing (Ayala Corporation), Mr. Jose Ma. K. Lim (Metro Pacific Investments Corporation), Mr. Jesus C. Romero (Converge I

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Nov 23, 20221 min read


UN Global Compact Network Singapore Sustainability Summit
At the UNGCNS Summit, our CEO was invited to share our Circularity journey, in a panel on "Paving the way for circular supply chains", together with RGE, Sodexo and EY.

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Oct 19, 20221 min read


RMIT University Vietnam
GUAVA International was invited by RMIT University Vietnam – Tourism and Hospitality Management (THM) to share insights on sustainability and competitive advantage in hospitality. Discussions across campuses in Saigon South and Hanoi centered on sustainability beyond the environment, and the importance of nurturing young talent with a sustainability mindset.

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Aug 19, 20221 min read


Guest Lecture at NUS Masters in Environmental Management
We are honoured to have our CEO invited to speak at the Masters in Environmental Management online seminar, engaging students in a dialogue on sustainability innovation and the future of responsible business. The session explored how purpose-led business models can drive both profitability and positive impact — inspiring the next generation to reimagine corporate sustainability.

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Jun 12, 20221 min read


GUAVA CEO Awarded the UN SDG Pioneer for Circular Economy
GUAVA’s CEO was named the UN SDG Pioneer for Circular Economy, making GUAVA the first in our sector to be recognized globally for our sustainable efforts, innovation and measurable impact. At GUAVA, thought leadership means driving global transformation — by inspiring, engaging, and enabling businesses to scale sustainability from intent to impact.

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Jun 3, 20221 min read


Singapore APEX Corporate Sustainability Awards
GUAVA was honored with the Sustainability Solutions Award presented by Minister Lawrence Wong and the UN Global Compact Network Singapore, recognizing our innovations that enable sustainable lifestyles across hospitality and travel.

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Dec 15, 20211 min read
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