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10 Jul 26

Product Carbon Footprint Data Gaps: How to Fix Them for ISO 14067, CBAM and DPP Readiness

Takeaways Product Carbon Footprint data is often incomplete because companies rely on supplier estimates, inconsistent activity data and legacy spreadsheets. The most common gaps include missing supplier data, weak activity data, inconsistent emission factors, unclear system boundaries and poor documentation. Better data governance improves ISO 14067 reporting quality and makes…
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25 Jun 26

GHG Scope 1 and Scope 2 Verification in Malaysia: What Companies Need to Prepare Before NSRF Assurance Starts in 2027

Takeaways Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG verification is becoming important as Malaysia moves towards NSRF-aligned sustainability assurance. Companies should prepare early by improving emissions data, evidence, methodology and internal controls. Digital tools can help companies organise GHG data and reduce manual errors without overcomplicating the process. GHG verification requires…
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25 Jun 26

Climate Risk and Opportunity Assessment in Malaysia: A Practical Guide to Qualitative Climate Scenario Analysis under IFRS S2

Takeaways Climate risk and opportunity assessment helps Malaysian companies understand how climate-related matters may affect strategy, operations, financial performance and resilience. Qualitative climate scenario analysis is a practical starting point for organisations preparing for IFRS S2 and NSRF reporting without advanced climate modelling capabilities. Companies should assess physical climate risks,…
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25 Jun 26

Double Materiality Assessment in Malaysia: How Companies Can Assess ESG Impacts, Risks and Financial Implications

Takeaways Double materiality assessment helps companies identify ESG matters from both impact and financial perspectives. The financial perspective is critical because sustainability-related risks and opportunities can affect revenue, costs, assets, financing, operations and long-term business resilience. Malaysian companies preparing for NSRF, IFRS S1 and IFRS S2 should strengthen their materiality…
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25 Jun 26

Sustainability Risk and Opportunity Assessment in Malaysia: How Companies Can Prepare for IFRS S1 and NSRF Reporting

Takeaways Sustainability risk and opportunity assessment helps Malaysian companies identify ESG matters that may affect strategy, financial performance, resilience, and reporting readiness. IFRS S1 and NSRF require companies to connect sustainability-related risks and opportunities with governance, strategy, risk management, metrics, targets, and business prospects. Companies should assess both risks and…
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25 Jun 26

SSM Proposed Sustainability Reporting Amendments to the Companies Act 2016: Key Implications for Malaysian Companies

Takeaways SSM’s proposed amendments signal Malaysia’s shift from voluntary sustainability disclosure towards a more structured and eventually mandatory reporting regime. Non-listed companies may be increasingly affected as the proposed requirements are expected to apply in phases based on revenue and number of employees. Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions…
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23 Jun 26

ESG and NSRF Readiness for Malaysian Public Listed Companies: Where Should You Start?

Takeaways A sustainability report is only credible when it is supported by proper ESG governance, reliable data, clear processes and accountability. NSRF readiness requires companies to connect sustainability matters with governance, strategy, risk management, metrics, targets and climate-related disclosures. Existing sustainability reports should be reviewed to assess whether they are…
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