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25 Mar 26

What Are Carbon Credits and How Do They Work in Malaysia

Takeaways Carbon credits represent one tonne of emissions reduced or removed and can be traded by businesses to meet climate goals. Malaysia is moving toward a carbon tax and a national carbon market, making carbon credits increasingly relevant for compliance and strategy. To be credible, carbon credits must be real,…
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10 Feb 26

Science Based Targets Initiative: Why SBTi is the Definitive Roadmap for Corporate Climate Action in 2026

Takeaways SBTi translates climate science into actionable, sector-specific pathways to limit global warming to 1.5°C (Paris Agreement alignment). The Yearly Commitment Disclosure creates a “motion picture” of progress, with the 24-month rule triggering a “Target Removed” status for non-compliance. Malaysian SMEs can use a streamlined route to bypass complex “Commitment” phases…
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05 Jan 26

Why Choose Bernard Business Consulting for Malaysia’s ESG and NSRF Readiness in 2026?

Takeaways Bernard Business Consulting (BBC) supports Malaysia’s ESG and NSRF readiness through practical, implementation-led solutions aligned with IFRS S1 and IFRS S2. Our practitioner-led approach helps organisations move beyond compliance to build reliable ESG governance, data systems, and internal capability. A structured three-pillar methodology ensures clarity and reduces execution risk…
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16 Dec 25

Unlock Sustainable Impact: Master Environmental Product Declarations (EPD) in 5 Steps

Takeaways EPDs deliver verified life cycle impacts (ISO 14025) from standardised LCAs (ISO 14040/44). PCRs ensure comparability; third-party verification builds procurement credibility. CSRD, Buy Clean, and NSRF demand EPDs for Scope 3 compliance. Certified products gain demand premium such as in construction and manufacturing sectors. In today’s regulatory landscape, customers,…
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12 Dec 25

Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) vs. Product Carbon Footprint (PCF): Navigating ISO Standards for Sustainability Reporting

Takeaways LCA evaluates all environmental impacts across a product’s full life cycle from cradle-to-grave (ISO 14040/14044). PCF measures only greenhouse gas emissions for fast Scope 3 and CBAM compliance (ISO 14067). Corporate buyers like Apple and Walmart require environmental disclosure from suppliers. LCA supports EPDs, CSRD reporting, and NSRF materiality…
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07 Nov 25

ESG and Sustainability in Malaysia: Your Guide to Navigating the Climate Transition Risk of Carbon Tax

The landscape of corporate responsibility in Malaysia is undergoing a fundamental transformation. For years, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives have been viewed as aspirational targets. Today, with the impending implementation of a carbon tax, these initiatives are rapidly becoming operational imperatives. As sustainability practitioners at Bernard Business Consulting, we…
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06 Nov 25

What is the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)? A Practical Guide for Business in Malaysia

Takeaways SBTi provides a globally recognised framework for setting credible and transparent greenhouse gas reduction targets aligned with climate science. Committing to SBTi requires organisational readiness, including reliable emissions data, internal expertise, governance oversight and long-term resource commitment. Businesses in Malaysia should conduct a thorough internal assessment before committing, ensuring…
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