The award ceremony for the "Sustainable City and Green Future 4-Panel Comic Drawing Contest," organised by CESL Asia in partnership with the Macau Youth Art Association, was successfully held on 11th September at McDonald's, Macao Science Centre.

Now in its fifth year, this educational and entertaining children's drawing contest on sustainability and quality of life in our city has continued to receive strong support from the community. This year’s competition attracted over 100 students, aged 8 to 14, from more than 20 schools and institutions across Macau. Their artwork vividly expressed aspirations for sustainable urban development and a greener future, featuring themes such as renewable energy, smart cities, green transportation, and environmental actions—all creatively illustrated with a unique personal style.

Reflecting on the contest's continued success, Mr António Trindade, President and CEO of CESL Asia, said: "I am delighted to see the tremendous support from students, teachers, and schools in Macau over the past five years. This contest has enabled the younger generation to explore the importance of sustainability and green living in our city through art. The entries this year, presented in an engaging comic strip format, encouraged participants to delve deeper into environmental and sustainability concepts, helping to raise public awareness of the need for an eco-friendly future."

Judge Mr Lai Sio Kit, President of the Macau Youth Art Association, praised the participants for their inspiring narratives, which showcased the imagination of the new Macanese generation for a sustainable future.

A total of 33 winners were recognised for their outstanding submissions: the Gold Award was presented to Chan Chi U (Sacred Heart Canossian College, English Section), the Silver Award to Tam Cheng Hei (Escola Choi Nong Chi Tai), the Bronze Award to Lio Hoi Cheng (Escola Hou Kong, Primary); the Online Popularity Award to Chiang Hei Lam (Escola Secundária Pui Va); and the Organisation Supporting Artistry Awards went to Escola Hou Kong (Primary), Escola Tak Meng, and Escola Secundária Pui Ching, based on the number of participants. In addition, 30 works were selected by the jury for special commendation.

For 24 years, the CESL Asia Social Investment Initiative (CSII) has been committed to developing diverse professional skills, promoting education, inclusive sports, sustainable innovation, and healthy lifestyles. The initiative has played a key role in community development activities to support sustainable social and economic growth in Macau.

The success of the CESL Asia Social Investment Initiative (CSII) is due to the support of our employees, community, and business partners. We extend our deepest gratitude to our co-sponsors: Banco Nacional Ultramarino, British Chamber of Commerce in Macao, McDonald’s Macau, MGM, and the University of Saint Joseph, as well as to our media partners, Jornal Tribuna de Macau and Macau Daily Times.

CESL Asia, a leading authority in critical operations management, is delighted to announce the unveiling of its cutting-edge facility management innovations at the Macau International Environmental Co-operation Forum & Exhibition (MIECF 2024). In a strategic partnership with EREN Group, a key investor dedicated to backing and financing the advancement of innovative technologies aimed at conserving natural resources and reducing CO2 emissions, CESL Asia's subsidiary, FOCUS, seamlessly integrates with its proprietary technology Ortux, signaling the dawn of a new era in operational excellence.

Committed to sustainable development through technological innovation, CESL Asia has established itself as a recognized player in critical operations management. Leveraging its expertise and extensive industry experience, CESL Asia's subsidiary, FOCUS, delivers comprehensive facility management solutions that prioritize sustainability and efficiency. Powered by Ortux, FOCUS offers intelligent, efficient, and cost-saving solutions, ensuring seamless operations and optimal resource utilization across various sectors.

In 2023, CESL Asia formalized a significant agreement with EREN Group, which currently holds about 15 billion MOP in equity investment across 18 ventures focused on innovative climate tech. This joint venture will have exclusivity to promote ACCENTA, a proven A.I. technology, enhancing CESL Asia’s FOCUS services with a solution that improves users’ comfort while reducing energy, labor, and lifecycle costs of the facilities we manage. Other technologies such as OSMOS for structural monitoring, such as for bridges, and Novade for Health & Safety construction site supervision, are also being introduced.

With this exclusive joint venture with EREN Group, CESL Asia will further enhance the value creation opportunity of its facility management offerings. This collaboration seeks to optimize resource utilization, streamline operations, and deliver exceptional user experiences for clients, combining expertise and knowledge to shape the sustainable future of facility management.