SDG 1 Case Study: Easing Poverty in Sarawak

SDG 1, “No Poverty,” is ambitious to end poverty in all its forms everywhere. The global poverty rate decreased from 36% in 1990 to 10% in 2015. Nonetheless, the COVID-19 pandemic caused the global poverty rate to spike from 8.3% in 2019 to 9.2% in 2020. It was the first increase in extreme poverty since […]
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Why do SDGs matter for business sustainability?

What are SDGs? The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) serve as a road map for building a better, more sustainable future for everybody. The SDGs are the result of nearly ten years of work by 193 participating nations. The eight Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), which started in the year 2000 and finished in 2015, are essentially […]
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What is ISO 20121 and Why is it Important ?

The recent prestigious tournaments, the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 has received ISO 20121 accreditation. The accreditation has set a higher benchmark for future international mega-events to implement sustainable practices. In fact, FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 is not the first international mega-event that is certified with ISO 20121.  Many international organisations had pledged and […]
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The Roles of Stakeholders in the Net Zero Transition

In order to achieve net zero, economies and societies will have to make significant adjustments. Governments, businesses, and enabling institutions can best support many of these adjustments by coordinating actions and by extending planning and investment horizons. All stakeholders must participate in a spirit of unity to make the transition successful. Nevertheless, some stakeholders will […]
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How to Improve ESG Communications and Build Engagement?

ESG communication and engagement are vital to make ESG real and embedded into companies’ culture. Communications and engagement could support positive changes, progressive governance and foster discussion to inspire actions and involvement. The change and inspirations assist the companies in executing the “how” with the internal stakeholders and shareholders for ESG after identifying the “why”.Thus, […]
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Three Steps to Transform into a Sustainable Business Model

Every day, we hear new companies’ climate commitment announcements, ESG integration plans, or new standards and regulations for social and environmental reporting. In addition, governments and corporate coalitions such as the British Malaysian Chamber of Commerce and World Economic Forum International Business Council are working to help the companies to solve sustainability challenges. Consumers and […]
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