CESL Asia in partnership with the Macau Youth Art Association is excited to celebrate its 35th anniversary with the Sustainable Carnival Kid's Drawing Contest. The contest aims to promote sustainability and environmental awareness among children in Macau while encouraging their imagination to create a happy and sustainable carnival.

From April 3rd to May 5th, 2023, Macau students aged 8 to 14 are invited to participate in the “Sustainable Carnival Kid's Drawing Contest”, showcasing their artistic talents and creativity while exploring the theme of sustainable carnivals, with a focus on Diversification, Eco-friendliness, Inclusion, and Celebration.

By promoting sustainability and environmental awareness among Macau's youth, the “Sustainable Carnival Kid's Drawing Contest” encourages children to think creatively about how events can be organized and enjoyed in a way that benefits both people and the planet, contributing to growing a happier and more environmentally conscious city.

For over two decades, CESL Asia Social Investment Initiative (CSII) has been contributing to the sustainable social and economic development of Macau through active annual programs that encourage education, inclusion, sustainability, healthy lifestyles, and innovation.

Antonio Trindade, the President and CEO of CESL Asia, said: "Our annual Kid's Drawing Contest, now in its 4th edition, is an important part of our CSII program. We hope to inspire the next generation of environmental leaders and empower Macau's youth to contribute towards growing a happier and more sustainable future for the communities.”

CESL Asia Social Investment Initiative programs are more impactful because of the support of the company’s employees, the community, and our business associates. We extend our sincere gratitude to Baker Tilly Macao Certified Public Accountants, Banco Comercial de Macau, S.A., Banco Nacional Ultramarino, McDonald's Macau and MGM, as well as our media partners Jornal Tribuna de Macau and Macau Daily Times for actively contributing to making this project an inspiring moment for Macau's children.

Join us in creating a better world for the future through this exciting drawing contest. 

CESL Asia presented for the Macao International Environmental Co-operation Forum & Exhibition (MIECF 2022), to showcase our 34 years contribution to Macau's sustainable development, while striving to grow an intelligent and competitive city and enhancing the quality of life of our community.

With an established business presence in Macau and Portugal, our senior management teams based in Macau and Portugal, have decades of experience in the management and operations of businesses in Macau, Europe and the Emerging Markets.

We have a strong presence in Asset Lifecycle Management and Technical Services in Macau as well as in the New Agriculture, New Food and New Energies in Portugal, we have the ability to screen investments and structure “Macau Platform” deals in Portugal, European, North Africa and Middle East markets, as well as the Portuguese Speaking Countries.

Inspired by the Belt and Road Initiative, Greater Bay Area Development and the Macau Platform Development, since 2010, the Group CESL Asia invests in high value-added projects, providing innovative business solutions, developed in-house.

We believe CESL Asia’s Macau business platform—with a rooted presence in Macau, Portugal and Mainland China—is well ahead of other market competitors and better prepared to take advantage of the opportunities arising from the opening of the Greater Bay Area economy to international offerings for technology and knowhow transfer as services and solutions between China, Europe and Emerging Markets.

With innovation at heart, CESL Asia has launched the Ortux, a People, Asset and Resource Management Platform that can be applied by our teams to projects in different fields by improving the lifecycle value and performance of business assets, supporting smarter, more productive management of asset, their operation and maintenance, contributing to increase the return on assets investment and to minimize the environmental footprint. From 2019 to 2021, our operations in Macau alone reduced 5210 tons of carbon emissions through our green facility management and environmental solutions.

FOCUS Platform Group has enabled opportunities for technologies, products, services and know-how solutions from China, Portuguese Speaking Countries and Europe through a sustainable platform. We explore ways to address climate change through the generation of renewable energy, the implementation of low-carbon technology and best practice in both carbon and environmental land management.

Monte do Pasto, a sustainable agriculture asset in Portugal is the largest open-air cattle breeder and is launching a premium sustainable meat brand, True Born, in Macau, Hong Kong, Portugal, and other European Countries.  Monte do Pasto was awarded the Welfair™️ Certification, and the "Beter Leven 3 Stars" certification recognized our extensive breeding process and the best animal welfare practices. Our certification of Low Carbon Production was renewed, demonstrating that our extensive breeding is a carbon sink.

True Born Beef is an innovative “Farm to Fork” meat offering. Its highly controlled production process includes flash ultra-frozen technology to safely preserve its unique taste and freshness and reduce food waste.

We also own and operate 3 solar plants in Portugal of state-of-the-art HCPV technology and we are implementing an innovative AgriPV solution in Monte do Pasto enabling the protection of livestock against solar radiation and thermal stress while producing electricity.

Our understandings of sustainability and responsibility go further and encompass all aspects of our business activities. We promote diversity and the personal development of our employees by enhancing healthy, family-friendly workplaces and offering training for personal and professional development. For over 20 years, our Corporate Social Investment Charter became part of our business model in Macau—and now in Portugal—it promotes our Social and Economic Impact for the sustainable development of our local communities, talent and businesses.

The “CESL Asia and Friends Sport Fun Day” held on November 27th at Macau Federation of Trade Unions Workers Stadium brought together 21 entities and over 200 participants, and raised MOP 110,000 in donations to Macau Special Olympics (MSO).

The event that took place for the sixth consecutive year was launched by CESL Asia Corporate Social Investment Initiative (CSII) to support MSO athletes’ development programs and promote values of equality and inclusion within the community.

Competing in the Football and Bocce tournament of this annual event were teams from partnering entities and organizations. All teams were joined by MSO athletes and everyone enjoyed one more day full of enthusiasm and inspiration, learnings about overcoming challenges through building confidence and with a transforming impact. We all won and celebrated with the trophy winners together: Macau Institution of Engineers was crowned champion of the “Corporate Football Tournament”, and Bank of China and Macau Association for Parents of People with Developmental Disabilities’ “Set Sail” were crowned champion of the “Golden Cup and Silver Plate Corporate Inclusive Bocce Tournament”.

To allow MSO athletes to try new sports activities, Sporting Clube de Macau set up a Sporting Trial Zone where those athletes experienced the thrill of football training with professional players. Families were also invited to experience an afternoon of healthy living outdoors by practicing sports.

CESL Asia President and CEO Mr. António Trindade said: "We can see from testimonials from our employees who volunteer to participate at the event, from the growing involvement of our partners, and from what’s being shared by MSO families that the impact of this CESL Asia and Friends Sport Fun Day is quite broad and transformational. It demonstrates the importance of challenging prejudices and inspiring people to support others and improve the health and the well-being of everyone".

This year is the 35th anniversary of MSO and we are honored to be their long-term and likeminded partner, and hoping to continue growing the community with MSO in a sustainable way.

CESL Asia Social Investment Initiative (CSII) is an active annual program of CESL Asia business that promotes Executive Leadership Development, Community Interaction, Education, Inclusion, Sustainability, Healthy Lifestyles and Innovation. This CSII has consistently contributed to Macau's sustainable social and economic development over the past 20 years. CESL Asia is grateful for having so many companies partnering with us and building a legacy of impact in our city and communities.

We extend our sincere gratitude to all that contributed to make “CESL Asia and Friends Sport Fun Day 2022” such an inspiring event: Baker Tilly Macao Certified Public Accountants, Banco Comercial de Macau, Banco Nacional Ultramarino, Banco Tai Fung, Bank of China, Bonaqua Mineralized Water, British Chamber of Commerce in Macao, Galaxy Entertainment Group, Global Communications Advertising & Marketing Ltd., Jornal Tribuna Macau, Macau Coca-Cola Beverage Co., Ltd., Macau Daily Times, Macau Institution of Engineers, Macauport - Sociedade de Administração de Portos, S.A., Marsh Insurance Brokers (Macao), Limited, McDonald's Macau, MdME Lawyers, MGM, Pedro Redinha & João Varela Lawyers & Private Notary, University of Saint Joseph and Wynn Care (listed in alphabetical order).

A better tomorrow depends on what we do today! Together we grow Macau!

CESL Asia is partnering with Macau Youth Art Association to organize the “Sustainable City Mascot Teen’s Design Contest 2022”. This event is part of CESL Asia Social Investment Initiative and aims to get students thinking about how to grow a more sustainable city and society, the values that guide sustainable development and the initiatives, projects and technologies that help design a city model that is ideal for the lifestyles of the future generation.

Macau students aged 12 to 17 are welcomed to participate, by submitting a design of an original Mascot that personifies what a sustainable city represents and could become its ambassador. The contest will be open for enrollment from April 27th to June 06th 2022.

Owing to the vision of creating better environmental, social and economic conditions and enhancing Macau’s attractiveness and the competitiveness of its communities has been at the heart of CESL Asia business activity. Both its Critical Facilities for Architecture and Engineering Consultancy and its Management Services actively promote the implementation of environmentally friendly solutions in assets and operations. This vision is also present in its investment strategy in renewable energy, sustainable agriculture and food.

Mr. Antonio Trindade, President and CEO of CESL Asia hopes “this contest encourages critical thinking and leads students to explore the key concepts that guide the urban planning and lifestyle of the most sustainable cities and including concepts such as Business Diversification, Eco-Innovation, Smart Solutions with Technology and Eco-Friendly, Renewable Energy, Inclusion and Sustainable Agriculture and Food to design a creative and inspiring mascot based on this knowledge”.

CESL Asia Social Investment Initiative programs are more impactful because of the support of the company’ employees, the community and our business associates. In this initiative we would like to extend our sincere gratitude to Banco Comercial de Macau, Banco Nacional Ultramarino, Banco Tai Fung, CCK, McDonald’s Macau, MGM and PricewaterhouseCoopers (prizes sponsors) and to University of Saint Joseph (award ceremony sponsor), as well as, to our media partners Jornal Tribuna de Macau and Macau Daily Times, which are all actively contributing to making this project an inspiring moment for Macau’s teens.

CESL Asia and the Macau Youth Art Association co-organized the “CESL Asia Social Investment Initiative (CSII) Kid’s Drawing Contest 2021” themed “Our Sustainable City”.

The competition invited Macao students aged 8 to 12 to share their creative visions about what is a sustainable, environmentally and people’ friendly city and over one hundred high-quality artworks were submitted.

The awards ceremony took place at St. Joseph University Gallery on 11th June. On this occasion, Mr. Antonio Trindade, President and CEO of CESL Asia said: “We organized this drawing contest to inspire our city’s next generation to learn about Sustainable Development as we consider of the highest importance it is better prepared to participate in growing Macao’s economic and socially sustainable future. We were very happy to see in all the artworks the strong commitment of this younger generation towards sustainability and the desire of higher quality of life.”

The artworks were evaluated by a jury composed by Mr. Lei Ieng Wai (Vice President), Mr. Lai Sio Kit (Director General), Ms. Julia Lam (Secretary General) and Ms. Wing Pun (Committee Council) from the Macau Youth Art Association. The four judges unanimously agreed “the drawings were very creative and showcased the students’ wonderful artistic skills and their motivation to live in a greener, healthier and happier city”.

“CESL Asia Social Investment Initiative (CSII) Kid’s Drawing Contest 2021” happy winners were: Most Creative Award Chan Si Lam (Escola Choi Nong Chi Tai), Outstanding Artistic Award Huang Teng San (Hou Kong Premier School Affiliated to Hou Kong Middle School), Silver Award Mok Ho I (Colégio de Santa Rosa de Lima - Secção Chinesa), Bronze Award Chan Hio Mei (Escola Tong Nam Secondary School) and Online Popularity Award Mak Chon Hou. There were also awarded 30 Merit Awards. The artworks can be seen at https://www.facebook.com/ceslasia.ltd.

CESL Asia Kid’s Drawing Contest is part of CESL Asia Social Investment Initiative (CSII) that actively invests in local talent development and other activities that contribute to a more sustainable and inclusive community. The Group’s pioneering vision “How to Grow a City” is its inspiration and its quest in the pursuit of sustainable solutions that improve the economy and the quality of life of all citizens. Sustainability is embedded in CESL Asia’s Architecture and Urban Planning consulting services that focus on efficient construction and innovative green solutions for buildings and urban space design, as well as, in its Facilities Management services that actively promote the implementation of environmentally friendly Operations and Maintenance solutions. It is also present in its investment strategy in renewable energy and in sustainable food and agriculture.

We extend our sincere gratitude to the Macao Youth Art Association for co-organizing, and, to all our partners and sponsors (listed in no particular order): Banco Nacional Ultramarino, Bank of China Macau Branch, McDonald’s Macau, PricewaterhouseCoopers, University of Saint Joseph, Jornal Tribuna de Macau and Macau Daily Times, that contributed to the success of this initiative.

CESL Asia – Investments and Services, Limited (CESL Asia) is honored for the award of the Gold Prize of Macau Architecture Award 2020 to Architect Mário Neves, who lead a team of in-house talented Architects and Engineering professionals. The award of the Architects Association of Macau distinguishes ‘Taipa Pequena Lookout’ (Project), an urban leisure and tourist facility promoted by DSSOPT of the Government of the Macau SAR and designed by Macau Professional Services Ltd. (MPS).

One of CESL Asia missions has been to focus on the built environment as an important basis for the design and implementation of integrated city infrastructures that can address and satisfy the community’s social and cultural needs, help promote eco-projects and achieve a positive socio-economic impact for our community. This Corporate mission is well aligned with the guiding principle for the design of this Project requiring the preservation and respect for the hilly topography of the site and its surrounding landscape while addressing the functional requirements set by DSSOPT, as part of the initiatives set by Macau SAR Government for the revitalization of urban spaces.

As with other work of MPS—like the ‘Nam Van Lake Nautical Centre’, a sports and leisure facility designed by MPS in 2005 for the Sports Institute—the awarded Project is becoming an important city landmark while contributing to the diversification of the urban facilities offered by the Macau Government to improve the quality of life of its citizens and to provide new attractions for tourists.

CESL Asia expresses its appreciation to DSSOPT of the Government of the Macau SAR for the opportunity to jointly work on this project as well as the Architects Association of Macau and other entities that contributed and made possible for us to receive the distinction conferred by this Gold Prize Award. Likewise, CESL Asia praises the consistent quality, relevance of the work of MPS design teams led by Architect Mário Neves as well as the work of all colleagues in MPS, FOCUS and CESL Asia in their commitment to serve our community while growing our city together and sustainably.

CESL Asia is organizing a Kid’s Drawing Contest themed “How to Grow a Beautiful City” to celebrate its “CESL Asia Social Investment 20th Anniversary”.

The Kid’s Drawing Contest will encourage children to explore beauty, harmony and inclusion in the community using their imagination and coloring and drawing talent. It also provides an opportunity to enrich children’s at-home activities and to increase family interaction, love, positive energy and well-being.

The Contest is now open for enrolment until 9th September to Macao children ages 8-12. To participate parents and kids should scan the QR Code on the poster or visit CESL Asia’s Facebook page for detailed information. The judging and selection will be based on the following criteria: adherence to the theme, design creativity as well as drawing skills and color combination, all drawings that include a reference related to CESL Asia Social Investment Program will be awarded a bonus. Professional art judges will be invited to select the Champion, First Runner-Up, Second Runner-Up, Third Runner-Up and 30 Merit Awards based on the above criteria. Additionally, there will also be an Online Popularity Award and other surprise awards. There will be great prizes for the winners.

CESL Asia has always felt supported and encouraged by our communities and our business associates that join on Social Investment Initiatives with enthusiasm. Likewise, we would like to extend our sincere gratitude to the support of our friendly partners that joined us to make this contest possible: Banco Comercial de Macau, Banco Tai Fung, McDonald’s Macau, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Macao Daily News, Jornal Tribuna de Macau and Macau Daily Times.

This year CESL Asia is celebrating the 20th Anniversary of its “Social Investment” Initiative, that actively invests in local talent development, charitable activities and in improving the community. Mr. Antonio Trindade, President & Chief Executive Officer of CESL Asia stresses that “Our Board of Directors instituted this in 2000 as a measure to promote business excellence and sustainability. It is one of the key success factors of CESL Asia and in the careers of those that contribute to it. Our Social Investment Program draws on voluntary contributions of our colleagues and partners and they are all the BEST and inspiring people! We are proud of the CSI 20th anniversary. We will continue to serve the community and strive to fulfill our social pledges”.

CESL Asia has been actively acting as a role model in different ways and striving to contribute to a sustainable and inclusive community with our like-minded partners. CESL Asia is pleased to invite local children to participate in this Drawing Contest, to envision a more beautiful and harmonious City where they will be proud to live and thrive.

CESL Asia has donated 11,000 surgical masks for the protection against COVID-19 of all its employees at Monte do Pasto and our local communities in Alentejo, Portugal.

The donation was made possible with the collaboration of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Portugal, the Embassy of Portugal in Beijing and the Consulate General of Portugal in Macao and Hong Kong that made it possible to safely deliver these masks to Portugal, symbolizing the excellent bilateral relationship and cooperation between companies and institutions in Macao, China and Portugal.

CESL Asia has been actively building social and economic bridges between Macao, China and Portugal through its innovative investment and management services being developed – with a dual base in Macau and Portugal – by its “FOCUS Platform”.

In the area of agriculture, the FOCUS Platform aims to promote sustainable agricultural and livestock activities, contributing to the development of the entire Alentejo region and the Portuguese economy.

In 2020 CESL Asia is celebrating the 20th Anniversary of its “Social Investment Initiative”, that actively invests in local talent development, charitable activities and in improving the community, and draws on voluntary contributions of its employees and business partners that share the vision of building more sustainable and inclusive communities.

“CESL Asia and Friends Sport Fun Day 2020” is part of CESL Asia Social Investment Initiative (CSII). This annual event was created to support Macau Special Olympics (“MSO”) athletes development programs and promote values of equality and inclusion within the community.

This year “CESL Asia and Friends Sport Fun Day” was co-hosted by Sporting Clube de Macau and brought together 17 companies and organizations. Teams from these companies and organizations were joined by MSO athletes on a day full of enthusiasm, inspiration and impact. After several rounds of intense races, Banco Nacional Ultramarino (BNU) was crowned champion of the “Football Tournament”, Tai Fung Bank and MGM won the “Bocce Golden Cup Competition” and the “Bocce Silver Plate Competition”, respectively.

To allow MSO athletes to try new sport activities, Sporting Clube de Macau set up a Sporting Trial Zone where those athletes were able to experience for the first time the thrill of a football training with professional players.

Mr. António Trindade, President and CEO of CESL Asia highlights the importance of this event to demonstrate the social impact of companies on society: “We believe that the experience of these athletes and other participants in this event will create valuable changes in our society and in our companies. Putting people with different abilities to play with team spirit is an excellent way to develop positive attitudes towards reality and demonstrate the advantages of challenging prejudices. At the same time, by inspiring everyone to practice sport, we want to contribute towards common goals to increase the health and well-being of everyone in our companies and in the community. That is why we decided to keep this event in our program, even in this year full of challenges, and we are very proud of the support we received from all our fantastic partners here”.

“CESL Asia and Friends Sport Fun Day 2020” attracted more than 150 participants and volunteers, as well as raised an amount of over MOP120,000 in donations to Macau Special Olympics (“MSO”).

Mr. Hetzer Siu Yu Hong, CEO of Macau Special Olympics shared: “We would like to thank CESL Asia for organizing with us and making this event a great success. Building an inclusive environment for people with disabilities, regardless of gender, age and ability, is very important to increase understanding, tolerance and respect for these people. Over the years, we have seen many companies, institutions and organizations participating in the “CESL Asia and Friends Sport Fun Day”, which allows more and more people to know the profound meaning and social value of this event. We hope to keep promoting together, in the future, a culture of inclusion and tolerance.”

CESL Asia extends its sincere gratitude to all partners and sponsors that made “CESL Asia and Friends Sport Fun Day 2020” once more such an inspiring and impactful event: Banco Comercial de Macau, Banco Nacional Ultramarino, Tai Fung Bank, Bank of China, Macau Branch, Galaxy Entertainment Group, Global Communications Advertising & Marketing Ltd., Jornal Tribuna de Macau, Macau Baptist College, Macau Coca-Cola Beverage Co. Ltd., Macau Daily Times, Macau Institution of Engineers, Marsh Insurance Brokers (Macao), Limited, McDonald’s Macau, MGM, Montina Planning Co. Ltd., Philippine Consulate General in Macau SAR, PricewaterhouseCoopers and University of Saint Joseph.

CESL Asia always commits itself to providing innovative services and technological solutions to the community we serve while it envisages mapping out a sustainable and environmentally friendly blueprint for its Macau business with a proactive, farsighted mindset. Accordingly, and inspired on the “Belt and Road” Initiative, the Great Bay Area Plan and “Commercial and Trade Co-operation Platform between China and Portuguese Speaking Countries”, CESL Asia is expanding the business in Portugal under the foundation of its own “Growing Platform Strategy”.

The Macao International Environmental Co-operation Forum & Exhibition (MIECF 2019) will be held from 28th - 30th Mar in the Venetian Macao. This is the 12th consecutive year CESL Asia participates in supporting the mega event and exhibits its platform for Financing, Management and Operation of Business between China and PSC, highlighting its own “platform” solutions to businesses in the Great Bay Area, Macau and the Portuguese Speaking Countries. The booth of CESL Asia is located in O15 where the President and CEO, Mr. Antonio Trindade will moderate a panel of expert speakers under the topic of “New Opportunities in the Eco Bay Area - Creating Green Energy Cities” on 28 Mar in the afternoon during the exhibition and you are most welcome to visit us.

Over the past decades, CESL Asia established a team of innovative professionals with accumulated expertise in investing and operating businesses in Macau and Portugal, understanding local markets and their specific culture, which became the unique advantage of the group to further leverage Macau as a platform to facilitate the development and diversification of the group activities to the new markets in the Portuguese speaking countries. As early as 2012, CESL Asia started its expansion by investing in the production of renewable energies in Portugal and in local, qualified management and operations teams, from where the company expects to increasingly develop its presence in the Portuguese Speaking Countries, Europe and other emerging markets. More recently, CESL Asia signed a commitment to acquire a business in the agricultural sector in Alentejo, Portugal, an asset with 3,700 ha of agriculture land (Macau is about 3,000 ha) as well as other cooperation agreements to better explore multi-party investment opportunities in China, Macau and the PSC, consolidating CESL Asia as the leading company from Macau with “platform solutions” for businesses in the Great Bay Area.

All of this will be on show for the local and international visitors that CESL Asia hopes to welcome at the MIECF 2019 and discuss opportunities to further leverage the advantages of its platform while embracing the new opportunities arising from the Great Bay Area Plan.