In a bid to increase the adoption of environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices among public-listed companies (PLCs), Bursa Malaysia Bhd announced last year that going forward, all PLCs will be automatically given an ESG score by FTSE Russell.

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Companies can no longer get away with a superficial embrace of environment, social and governance (ESG) without understanding or embodying what it means, given that scrutiny on greenwashing is on the rise, said Minister of Natural Res­ources, Environment and Climate Change Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad at ...

Leaders in sustainability honoured at The Edge Malaysia ESG Awards 2023

George Kent (Malaysia) Bhd has won gold at The Edge Malaysia ESG Awards 2023 in the construction sector category, thanks to the integration of ESG principles into its corporate strategy. The focus, says its executive director Bernie C K Ooi, is on environmental stewardship, social responsibility and sound governance.

George Kent persists with sustainability efforts despite challenges

Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd (F&N) won the gold award at The Edge Malaysia ESG Awards 2023 in the consumer products and services sector.

F&N takes a comprehensive approach to sustainability

Navigating the decarbonisation journey as an oil and gas company is tough due to the nature of the business, which is carbon-intensive. Energy services company Deleum Bhd, however, has invested efforts in this area. It bagged the gold award under the energy category at The Edge Malaysia ESG Awards 2023.

Deleum commits to sustainability

For the second year running, Hong Leong Bank Bhd won gold in the financial services sector at The Edge Malaysia ESG Awards 2023. Its group managing director and CEO Kevin Lam says this is a testament to its unwavering commitment to upholding ESG principles.

Hong Leong Bank’s commitment reflected in consecutive wins

Duopharma Biotech Bhd has emerged as the gold winner in the healthcare sector at The Edge Malaysia ESG Awards 2023, thanks in part to the meaningful commitment the company has made to adopt ESG practices.

Duopharma wants ESG to drive business innovation

Datuk Lee Yeow Chor, group managing director and CEO of IOI Corp Bhd, attributes the company’s gold award in The Edge Malaysia ESG Awards 2023’s plantation category to the team’s dedication and early start on the ESG journey.

IOI Corp moving towards decarbonising its operations

Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd won gold at The Edge Malaysia ESG Awards 2023 in the industrial products and services category and in the green transition sector. This is thanks to the company’s efforts in integrating ESG principles into every aspect of its operations and ingraining these into the company’s DNA and strategy, says its head of group sustainability Ivan Gan.

Press Metal emphasises sustainability governance

Genting Plantations Bhd (GENP) won gold at The Edge Malaysia ESG Awards 2023 under the plantations category, thanks to its sustainability journey that it started nearly three decades ago, says Tan Wee Kok, president and chief operating officer of GENP.

Genting Plantations’ three-decade sustainability journey continues

IOI Properties Group (IOIPG) has embraced ESG as a core component of its business strategy, a move that helped it clinch the gold prize in the property sector at The Edge Malaysia ESG Awards 2023.

Charting a sustainable future: IOI Properties’ ESG journey

Hektar Real Estate Investment Trust emerged as the gold winner in  both the REIT sector and outstanding ESG and dividend return categories of The Edge Malaysia ESG Awards 2023, thanks to its efforts to reduce its carbon footprint through energy initiatives, which allowed the company to reap both environmental and cost benefits.

ESG ensures sustainable growth of businesses, communities, says Hektar REIT

Malaysian Pacific Industries Bhd (MPI) won gold in the technology sector at The Edge Malaysia ESG Awards 2023. This marks the second year in a row it took home the trophy.

MPI repeats win but is not complacent

CelcomDigi Bhd took home the gold award in the telecommunications and media sector at The Edge Malaysia ESG Awards 2023. Joachim Rajaram, its chief corporate affairs officer, attributes the success to the coming together of two established sustainability-minded entities.

CelcomDigi merges two sustainability strategies

(Dec 22): Emerging markets (EM)-focused investors have had little to celebrate over the past year. Or for that matter, over the past decade. Now the prospect of Donald Trump’s tariffs and trade wars has some considering abandoning them altogether.

For emerging markets, ‘better luck next year’ is hard to believe

SEREMBAN (Dec 22): Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman and Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has assured that Umno and Barisan Nasional (BN), as component parties, will be fully committed to the Unity Government until the next election.

Umno and BN will remain a part of Unity Govt for GE16 — Ahmad Zahid

(Dec 22): Singapore Post Ltd (SingPost) fired its chief executive officer and several other senior leaders following allegations related to its international e-commerce logistics parcels business.

SingPost fires CEO, execs after whistleblowing report

BENGALURU (Dec 22): Japan's competition watchdog is expected to find Google guilty of violating the country's antitrust law, Nikkei Asia reported on Sunday, citing sources.

Japan's antitrust watchdog expected to find Google guilty of violating country's law in search case, Nikkei reports

BENGALURU (Dec 22): Qatar will stop shipping gas to the EU if member states strictly enforce a new law cracking down on forced labour and environmental damage, Energy Minister Saad al-Kaabi told the Financial Times (FT) in an interview published on Sunday.

Qatar vows to stop EU gas sales if fined under due diligence law, FT reports

(Dec 22): One of China’s leading developers is now on authorities’ radar for default risk. A major Hong Kong builder is asking lenders to extend loans. Another industry peer is selling an iconic but largely empty mall in Beijing.

China property flare-ups resurface as crisis enters fifth year

(Dec 22): Indonesia claimed victory after Apple Inc offered to increase its investment in the country to US$1 billion (RM4.50 billion) to get President Prabowo Subianto’s government to lift a ban on the sale of iPhone 16s. The win may be short-lived.

Apple’s US$1b investment may be fleeting win for Indonesia

KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 22): Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim stated that the Madani government has implemented strategic initiatives throughout 2024, to drive long-term prosperity for the people and the nation.

2024 economic highlights: Madani government drives long-term prosperity — Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 22): The Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (Mitec), owned by Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (Matrade), has announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between Qube Integrated Malaysia Sdn Bhd and the Asia CEO Community.

Qube Integrated Malaysia inks MOU with Asia CEO Community, unveils Mitec card

BEIJING (Dec 22): China's Nio on Sunday said it would launch its new Firefly electric-vehicle (EV) brand in Europe early in the first half of 2025 (1H2025), betting that it would help the company overcome European Union (EU) tariffs.

China’s Nio says new Firefly EV to go on sale in Europe in 1H2025

(Dec 22):&nbsp;Singapore Post Ltd (SingPost)&nbsp;fired its chief executive officer and several other senior leaders following allegations related to its international e-commerce logistics parcels business.&nbsp;

(Dec 22):&nbsp;Emerging markets (EM)-focused investors have had little to celebrate over the past year. Or for that matter, over the past decade. Now the prospect of Donald Trump’s tariffs and trade wars has some considering abandoning them altogether.

SEREMBAN (Dec 22): Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman and Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has assured that Umno and Barisan Nasional (BN), as component parties, will be fully committed to the Unity Government until the next election.

BENGALURU (Dec 22): Qatar will stop shipping gas to the EU if member states strictly enforce a new law cracking down on forced labour and environmental damage, Energy Minister Saad al-Kaabi told the Financial Times&nbsp;(FT) in an interview published on Sunday.

BENGALURU (Dec 22): Japan's competition watchdog is expected to find Google guilty of violating the country's antitrust law, Nikkei Asia reported on Sunday, citing sources.

The Edge ESG Awards 2023

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