Overview

At the 18th Corporate Social Responsibility Annual Conference held in Guangzhou, Nippon Paint China shared its perspective on how long-term commitment and continuous innovation can support responsible business growth. At the same event, Tang Ruoling, Vice President of Finance & Risk Management Headquarters and Head of the Sustainability Office at Nippon Paint China, received the 2026 Responsibility Pioneer title.

Recognition at a Major CSR Forum in China

On July 31, 2026, the 18th Corporate Social Responsibility Annual Conference and Academic Achievement Release Conference, hosted by Southern Weekly, was held in Guangzhou. During the event, findings including the China Corporate Social Responsibility Observation Report (2026) were released, and the annual Responsibility Pioneer awards were announced.

Tang Ruoling, Vice President of Finance & Risk Management Headquarters and Head of the Sustainability Office at Nippon Paint China, received the “2026 Responsibility Pioneer” title. She also delivered a keynote speech entitled “Renewing Responsibility, Sustaining Growth: Innovation-Driven Sustainable Growth,” sharing the company’s perspectives and practices regarding corporate social responsibility.

The Southern Weekly Corporate Social Responsibility Annual Conference is one of China’s influential platforms for corporate social responsibility evaluation and discussion and has been held for 18 consecutive years. Through the sharing of practical case studies and the recognition of pioneering individuals, the event encourages broader participation in responsible social initiatives. In 2026, representatives from government, industry organizations, companies, and academia gathered under the theme “CSR Innovation Under Stronger Regulation.”

Linking Long-Term Commitment With Responsible Business Practice

In her keynote speech, Tang described corporate social responsibility as a dynamic journey requiring both a long-term commitment and continuous innovation.

Since entering the China market in 1992, Nippon Paint has incorporated founder Goh Cheng Liang’s aspiration to give back to his ancestral hometown into its business development in China. According to the speech, the company has pursued the alignment of business value and social value through a long-term approach while recognizing that the ways companies fulfill their responsibilities must evolve alongside changing societal needs.

Advancing Responsibility Through Products, Talent Development, and Public Welfare Programs

The speech highlighted several examples of how Nippon Paint China integrates responsibility into its business activities.

These include promoting the research, development, and application of sustainable advantage products; building an industry talent development system covering training, certification, and employment; and expanding both the service scope and public participation of the “Colour, Way of Love” public welfare program.

Through these initiatives, the company continues to incorporate corporate responsibility into activities related to environmental development, social development, and cultural development, while exploring innovative ways to respond to societal needs.

Responding to a Changing Environment With Innovation

Having operated in China for more than three decades, Nippon Paint China has grown alongside the country’s social and economic development. During the speech, Tang noted that fulfilling corporate responsibility requires not only sustained long-term investment but also innovation that adapts to changing circumstances.

She also expressed the company’s willingness to work with a wide range of partners to explore sustainable development pathways that meet the needs of the times and contribute long-term value to society.

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立邦荣获《南方周末》2026年度责任奖，以创新驱动可持续增长