IN THE NEWS: CRIF LAUNCHES INDUSTRY-FIRST PREMIUM MEMBERSHIP PROGRAMME CRIF PLUS
RISK-PROOFING YOUR SUPPLY CHAIN: STREAMLINING RISK MANAGEMENT WITH SUSTAINABILITY
KEY TECHNOLOGY TRENDS: EXPERT INSIGHTS ON THE TOP TECH TRENDS DRIVING INNOVATION IN 2023
The supply chain is an intricate web of relationships between vendors, suppliers, customers, and distributors. Risk management in the supply chain ensures that all aspects of the supply chain work together toward common goals. One primary aspect for many global corporations today is the Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) exposure.
ESG has been an increasingly important factor in supply chain risk management. Companies are recognizing that their supply chain is vulnerable to ESG risks, such as climate change, human rights violations and corruption. As a result, companies are not just looking at mitigating these risks but also recognizing their environmental and societal impact. ESG is not just risk management, but also compliance.
ESG is a set of criteria that organizations use to assess the sustainability of their operations and identify potential risks and impact of their supply chain footprint. Several supply chain sustainability factors are now being considered such as: environmental pollution, over consumption of limited natural resources that further causes shortages in raw material, workforce health and safety incidents, labor disputes, corruption, bribery and geopolitical considerations.
Lack of visibility and management on such risks can heavily impact and damage the supply chain operations. Without adequate ESG visibility, companies may be unable to identify potential risks and opportunities associated with their suppliers and partners, leading to increased costs or damage to their reputation. It may also result in decreased trust from customers, investors and other stakeholders who rely on companies to ensure that the supply chain is socially responsible. The risk of these negative outcomes increases when companies fail to take proactive steps towards addressing their ESG issues in the supply chain.
The integration of ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) into the supply chain risk management strategy is an important step to ensure sustainable and responsible business operations.
ESG can be used to identify potential risks in the supply chain before they become a problem. By understanding the environmental impact of their suppliers, companies can ensure that they are sourcing from responsible suppliers who take steps to reduce their environmental footprint. They can also use ESG criteria to assess the social and governance practices of their suppliers and ensure that they are meeting ethical standards.
In an online article by Plan A, businesses with well-performing ESG policies have demonstrated higher financial growth, higher employee productivity, lower operational costs, lower volatility, and fewer regulatory interventions.
There are many benefits of integrating ESG into the supply chain risk management strategy, including:
1. Improved visibility into supplier performance and better decision-making
2. Reduce environmental impact and carbon footprint
3. Ensures sustainability and compliance with relevant regulations
4. Manage reputational risks efficiently
5. Build stronger relationships with key stakeholders and investors
With the rise of global interconnectedness, companies need to ensure that their supply chain is secure and sustainable. Supply chain risk management and ESG implementation are two essential components in achieving this goal.
Synesgy, a global digital platform powered by CRIF, is designed to facilitate the assessment of ESG criteria with sustainability assessment and rating. With Synesgy, you can collect and manage sustainability information through an ESG self-assessment with complete evaluation, benchmarking, and guidelines for further development.
Once collected, Synergy provides an ESG score which can be used to:
• Monitor and analyze suppliers based on ESG performance indicators
• Map ESG risks within the supply chain and adopt sustainability practices and innovations
• Implement and strengthen supplier prequalification protocols
• Identify suppliers with top sustainability performance and build connections with them
The Synesgy score holistically visualizes five major categories of suppliers - environmental, social, governance, business, and overall. Synergy is an international alliance of leading companies improving the transition to sustainability with data and information - supported by CRIF across 60+ countries, 150+ supply chain enterprises, 500+ banking and insurance institutions, and available in 25+ languages.
The world is changing. In the last few years, we’ve seen a shift in how businesses operate and what they value. Sustainability drives today’s market, requiring companies to revolutionize their policies and practices.
CRIF can help. Be ESG ready and start your sustainability journey today. Reach us at contact.ph@crif.com
References:
https://www.crif.in/blog/esg/the-impact-of-esg-on-corporate-reputation-and-financial-performance https://plana.earth/academy/why-esg-important-companies-investors
Quezon City, Metro Manila
Hung Coconet and Hydroseeding, Inc. is a PCAB licensed general contractor with specialization in bio-engineering solutions. The company uses coconut fiber materials such as coconets and cocologs along with vetiver or hydroseeding for slope protection works.
Quezon City, Metro Manila
Miraga Builders and Trading Inc., a Filipinoowned and locally registered enterprise, is engaged in general construction services, including designing and estimating plumbing systems for small and large-scale projects, installing total water systems, civil works, and other related engineering services.
(+63) 9176244655; (+63) 917830 1433; (+63) 9215423668
President Chairman & President
https://hungcoconet.com.ph/
(+63) 9175575561; (+63) 9989903027
https://www.filchemtech.com/
HUNG COCONET & HYDROSEEDING, INC.
MIRAGA BUILDERS AND TRADING INC.
Ian Caesar Cheng
Baltazar Tabigne Catbagan
Top Source Maintenance and Contracting Services has over ten years of experience as an electro-mechanical contracting company serving commercial, institutional, and industrial customers both large and small. It focuses on excellence and personalized service to provide the highest quality and professional design, installation, operation and maintenance on heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems.
Michael D.C. Maranan Chief Executive Officer(+63) 2 86666170; (+63) 2 89940795; (+63) 9175834840 ; (+63) 9399378520
www.topsource.com.ph
72-149-9333
info@topsource.com.ph
Singapore, 10 May 2023 – CRIF, a global leader in credit bureau, business information, and credit risk solutions, today announced the launch of CRIF PLUS, a premium business information membership programme for its customers in Asia.
Recognising the importance of staying ahead of the curve, CRIF has developed CRIF PLUS which is designed to deliver a truly exclusive experience for its customers. Closely aligned with CRIF’s customer-centric values, CRIF PLUS aims to elevate the customer experience by providing exceptional service while meeting the growing demand for comprehensive business data and analytical insights.
The premium membership programme offered through CRIF PLUS includes a range of member-only benefits. Members will receive personalised service from a dedicated concierge in their home country, expedited delivery of business information reports beyond the standard time, access to exclusive monitoring and portfolio analysis tools to manage risks, as well as member-only discounts on CRIF products and services.
Novi Rolastuti, Regional Sales Director, Business Information Services at CRIF said: “We believe that CRIF PLUS is a gamechanger for our customers. It is designed to meet the high demand for expedient credit risk solutions, while raising the bar for responsiveness, service and convenience. By putting the power of information into our customers’ hands at a much faster pace, we enable them to make more agile decisions.”
CRIF has invested in optimising the entire report generation process for CRIF PLUS, from data sourcing to delivery, enabling it to slash the turnaround time by one day in each market. This allows CRIF PLUS members to enjoy fast-tracked delivery of business information reports, a day earlier than the standard delivery time.
CRIF PLUS provides its customers with access to a dedicated concierge - CRIF Advanced Research Assistant (“CARA”) - in their home country where they can request for business information reports conveniently. CARA offers a single point of contact and provides personalised services to better serve customers.
Customers can reach out to CARA through email or a newly introduced live messaging system which uses Line in Taiwan and WhatsApp in the rest of Asia. The live messaging system is practical, efficient and saves time, enhancing the overall customer experience.
CRIF PLUS members will have exclusive access to a portfolio analysis tool which provides an analysis of their customer base, enabling them to better understand the health and stability of their business. By identifying the best and most risky customers, they can focus their resources, more strategically and optimally. In addition, a monitoring service sends alerts on company information changes via email.
This suite of analytical and monitoring tools provides CRIF PLUS customers with a holistic picture of their credit risks, enabling them to make smarter and more informed decisions to mitigate risks.
Says Rolastuti: “CRIF PLUS offers a unique value proposition that will resonate with our customers. Part of our ongoing commitment to offer exceptional customer experience, CRIF PLUS marks a significant milestone towards our objective of becoming an industry leader in the field of business information solutions across Asia.”
For more information on CRIF PLUS, visit www.crifasia.com.
Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila
Alchemy Industrial Controls Engineering Services specializes in the supply, installation, startup, commissioning, industrial calibration, and maintenance of various instrumentation and control devices. The company is accredited by the Philippine Accreditation Bureau (PAB), Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), in accordance with PNS ISO/IEC 17025:2017.
Alex C. Junatas
For the past 20 years, Weltz Industrial Philippines, Inc has been a major supplier and distributor of fire protection products, equipment, and other safety products and a direct importer from the United States, London, China, Taiwan, Korea & India.
The company also manufactures fire hose cabinets of all sizes and fire extinguishers passing stringent quality control tests and being approved by PIPAC.
(+63) 2 86314784
info@aicestech.com; sales@aicestech.com
https://aicestech.com/
Emmanuel L. Gomez
Operations Manager Chief Executive Officer
(+63) 9228935892; (+63) 9228935895; (+63) 9277267321
weltz.sales@gmail.com; weltz_sg1@yahoo.com
https://www.weltzindustrial.com/
Cainta, RizalAre you a business looking for opportunities in the global arena?
VIA Premium is a membership designed for micro, small, and medium enterprises looking to expand their market reach and bring new revenue streams into the business. With PREMIUM membership, MSMEs can boost their online presence and market credibility to attract prospective customers.
Take advantage of these incredible benefits:
Get a D-U-N-S registered seal to boost business credibility
Compete globally with a D-U-N-S number and a listing in the D&B Global Directory
Access valuable insights about your prospect
VIA Buyers
Receive exclusive bid and tender announcements
Promote your business in CRIF’s digital magazine
Do you know that VIA Premium members are more likely to be invited by Buyers as part of their supplier pool?
Buyers can easily filter the Premium members based on industry group or company name when looking for suppliers.
Buyers can view Premium members’ business information and contact details.
Buyers can exclusively download a list of Premium members to invite as potential suppliers.
We have listed some of the most common questions below to guide you in VIA.
Do I need to create my VIA profile after receiving an invitation?
No need for vendors to create their account. CRIF has created an account based on the endorsed representative of your company.
What if I did not receive the log-in credentials in my email?
Email us at viacustcare.ph@crif.com.
How do I complete my company information?
Upload your company logo and fill out the company information required on the vendor registration form. Then, click SAVE.
How often should I update my company information?
Update it annually or whenever there are changes to your company information.
Why is it important to update my company information?
CRIF and the VIA Buyers use the vendor registration form to contact your company about prequalification updates and projects. The company details, authorized representative, contact number, and email addresses must be accurate and current at all times.
If you have questions about your log-in information, reach us at contact.ph@crif.com, viacustcare.ph@crif.com and +639688930567.
Makati City, Metro Manila
Audio 4 Design N Technology is engaged in improving Audio Systems, offering services from consultation, inspection, and demonstration to installation. The company’s mission is to provide the most excellent service and deliver the highest quality products in audio design, engineering & installation.
Quezon City, Metro Manila
Help Professionals Service Cooperative (HELPRO), is a legitimate service cooperative bound by a common goal of improving our members’ lives by giving better benefits. Helpro is registered with the Cooperative Development Authority and Department of Labor and Employment, a licensed organization under the Department Order No. 174, series of 2017.
Pasig City, Metro Manila
Infiniaccess & Builders Corporation is a joint venture company providing enterprise-grade products such as elevators and escalators, building construction and solutions, refrigeration and air-conditioning cooling system, parking barrier system, access control systems, CCTV and surveillance systems, renewable energy systems, landscaping, and generator sets.
Quezon City, Metro Manila
InfoBahn is an IT company that offers technology and engineering solutions through a multidisciplinary range of products and services. A full-service IT provider, InfoBAHN offers solutions in a single, holistic, and cost-effective package for better efficiency and better customer satisfaction. With InfoBAHN, you can consider IT done.
Joel John I. Bautista Engr. Leonardo A. Dayon
T1 Transport provides efficient, stressfree transport and logistics solutions on land and sea through its wide range of services. More than 300 clients nationwide rely on T1 Transport’s heavy equipment & materials transport, bulk & liquid transport, sustainable EV transport, and maritime transport services for daily operations.
U-Ocean, Inc., is the marine forwarding division of U-Freight Philippines, Inc. Its vision is to become the premier global freight forwarding and logistics company in the transportation industry by providing the highest quality service to its clients. The company is committed to working towards complete customer satisfaction and continuous technological advancement.
THERMA ONE TRANSPORT CORP. (TRADESTYLE: T1 TRANSPORT)
Rosalyn S Rosales
Anthony Paul L. Fernandez
U-Freight Philippines is a full-service logistics company that started in 1977 as a local freight forwarding business. Today, the company is ISO 9002 certified and serves more than 100 countries worldwide, thanks to the considerable support given by over 1,100 experienced transportation professionals in distribution and supply chain management.
Investing and trading overseas, while offering profitable routes to growth, can be risky – especially as accessing reliable business data is more difficult in some countries than others.
CRIF is here to help.
Understand if your potential customers overseas can settle payments on time based on their reputation
Identify the possible credit risk in international transactions to avoid financial loss through bad debts
Keep
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Key Technology Trends: expert insights on the top tech trends driving innovation in 2023 is the latest InnovEcos insight brief. At InnovEcoS, we are committed to anticipating and preparing for the future of technology. As part of this mission, we have conducted a comprehensive analysis of industry expert insights to identify the top tech trends that will revolutionize innovation in 2023. We will delve into the two most prominent trends that have emerged from our analysis: AI and the Metaverse.
Join us as we dive into the exciting future of technology and explore the technologies that will shape the world.
InnovEcoS is CRIF’s global open innovation hub. Disruptive technologies and business models are where our focus is. We leverage our network of multidisciplinary professionals, who are passionate about innovation with +5 to +25 years of experience within the Fintech Industry, acting as local hubs across the globe. Our INSIGHT SERVICES can help financial institutions stay up to date on disruptive challenges and potential threats around innovative digital trends worldwide. Get access to our global knowledge to accelerate research and benchmark your ideas against emerging use cases.
Our research includes topics such as: the metaverse, open banking, synthetic data, conversational AI, Web3/ blockchain and much more.
Article reference: https://www.crif.com/knowledge-events/resources/key-technology-trends/
Finding the right candidates to join your team is a difficult and painstaking process. Not having reliable access to employee background information can make it almost impossible to choose the right person for the job.
Without proper background checks and screenings, you risk making bad hires that not only cost you money, but also damage your reputation and put your business at risk.
CRIF Philippines is dedicated to helping you make intelligent hiring decisions and build strong, lasting partnerships. CRIF offers a wide range of solutions from pre-employment background checking and individual verification for potential partnerships to personal
Ensures non-bias during the evaluation process.
DATA WITH INTEGRITY
Data went through a rigorous process from collection to interpretation, turning them into valuable information.
CRIF has a longstanding track record of verification, demonstrating our familiarity with background checks.
COMPLIANCE-DRIVEN Upholds the highest ethical and legal standards for data privacy and compliance to meet current and future regulations.
Level up your hiring process and decision-making on individual partnerships with CRIF.
Quezon City, Metro Manila
90 Degrees North, Inc is engaged in TV production, film, rentals, distributorships/representatives and system Integration, with partners and principals across the USA, Europe and Asia Pacific.
City of San Juan, Metro Manila
EPTC is a solution provider organization that caters to electrical systems products and engineering services. Its responsibility to its customers starts by giving free product consultation and conceptualization. This responsibility can be extended to the customer’s desires regarding selling the product, electrical power generation system design/integration and its component, installation, testing, commissioning, training, and after-sales services.
Nexus Technologies is a premier IT corporate solutions provider. It offers a full breadth of enterprise hardware and software products and services that boast a global standard of quality, reliability, and value from leading technologies. The company forges long-term client partnerships, understanding that technology plays a pivotal role in achieving business goals.
Universal Glass Co. Inc, with its trademark Aguila Auto Glass ®, was founded in 1952 and had 25 conveniently-located branches across Luzon. The company is the number one auto glass supplier with over 8,000 models of automotive glass, as well as wipers, tints, rubber, sealants, tools, and acrylic plastic.
Equicom, Inc. was incorporated in 2008 and had more than 14 years of experience in the industry. The company is a premier solution provider for IT data center requirements, offering various services, including technical consulting and support, implementation, hardware, and software maintenance support. It has a team of experienced and certified software and hardware engineers.
City of Manila, Metro Manila
Fortnite Industrial is an exclusive distributor of both iLift Elevators and Escalators (a Joint venture company with OTIS Elevator) and MAROHN TKE or MAROHN Thyssenkrupp (German brand Elevator).
Aside from supplying elevators, the company also handles preventive maintenance of other well-known brands with 24/7 after-service support throughout Metro Manila.
Quezon
IMS Global Enterprises, Inc. aims to provide top quality products and incomparable ordering experience to businesses and consumers alike, founded in the year 2010. It started as a supplier of printing and advertising materials and grew its product line by introducing a new range of products to the market and catering for the needs of different industries and consumers.
JLMB tech Ventures, Inc. is a provider of IT products needed for office operations such as computer desktops, laptops, printers, consumables (inks, toners, ribbon cartridges) and other peripherals, with quality and efficient services at all times.
Alliance Towers Corporation (ATC) calls for vendors and contractors to undergo
CRIF’s Vendor Integrity Access (VIA) vendor prequalification.
Vendors
are encouraged
with the following
apply:
with vast cell site construction experience
having a strong presence in the Visayas and Mindanao (including BASULTA area) is a plus
with well-experienced in-house project management and construction teams
Mr. Director of Alliance Towersand send to the email addresses below: aglopez@altglobal.io, R.Sebastian@crif.com, viacustcare.ph@crif.com, contact.ph@crif.com
SharePro, Inc (A Filinvest Company) invites contractors to prequalify through CRIF’s Vendor Integrity Access (VIA) for the project details below:
General Construction for Mactan Grafik Hotel Duawon
• General Construction
• With Hotel and Mid-Rise Building Experience
Rubble Masonry Works for Crimson Resort and Spa Mactan Cebu
• General Construction
• With Experience in Seawall Masonry Works
• Has Logistical Capability to Transport Equipment to the Site via Sea
Housing Projects
• Locations are: Cavite, Rizal (Antipolo City, Angono, Cainta, Taytay), and Palawan (Puerto Princesa City)
Medium Rise Building Projects
• Locations are: Visayas and Mindanao areas
Interested contractors with no existing prequalification with Filinvest have to undergo CRIF’s Vendor Integrity Access prequalification first. You will be contacted by CRIF representatives to guide you on your prequalification.
Reach the contact details below to prequalify
Email us at contact.ph@crif.com and viacustcare.ph@crif.com
Call us at (+63) 9688930567
