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Event Highlights: National Climate Governance Summit 2024

The National Climate Governance Summit 2024 (NCGS 2024) in Malaysia served as a pivotal platform for discussions on climate governance, policy, and sustainable practices. Held from September 10 to 12, 2024, the summit brought together policymakers, industry leaders, experts, and activists to address the pressing challenges posed by climate change. Table of Contents What Are […]
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5 Steps to Achieve ESG Success and Sustainable Growth

Embarking on an Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) and sustainability journey is a strategic decision that can significantly impact a company’s long-term success, provided that you want to do it genuinely. In Malaysia, many companies initiate ESG and sustainability efforts primarily due to external pressures, such as stock exchange listing rules, customer demands, and regulatory […]
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How Are Digital Tools Transforming Sustainability in Malaysia

Technology and digitalisation are rapidly transforming every aspect of our lives, and the sustainability field is no exception. The World Economic Forum recently published an article highlighting Malaysia’s efforts to establish a digital approach to sustainability, it explores how digital tools are being leveraged to propel us towards a more sustainable future, examining specific cases […]
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Can Carbon Credits Truly Reduce Our Environmental Impacts

The impacts of climate change are becoming increasingly severe, and with it, a growing urgency to reduce carbon emissions. Celebrities, often seen as trendsetters, have embraced carbon offsetting as a means to mitigate their environmental impact. By purchasing carbon credits, these high-profile individuals aim to balance their emissions by supporting projects that reduce greenhouse gases […]
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How the EU CSRD Can Drive Innovation and Growth

The European Commission published a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on the implementation of the EU corporate sustainability reporting rules. This continuous effort from the Commission is to make the EU sustainable finance framework more usable for companies and reduce the administrative burden on them. Well, that’s how many companies perceive the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting […]
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Event Highlights: Climate Finance Summit 2024

One of the most anticipated sustainability events in Malaysia, the second Climate Finance Summit took place on August 1, 2024. Sustainability and climate change financiers, regulators, professionals, experts, businesses and enthusiasts gather for a common mission: to explore innovative solutions for funding a sustainable and inclusive future. In this article, I will share my key […]
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Case Study SDG 15: Patagonia’s Balance of Business Profit and Environmental Impacts

SDG 15, “Life On Land”, aims to protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss. Similar as SDG 14, this goal recognises the intricate relationship between land health and human well-being, with forests, soils and biodiversity providing essential ecosystem […]
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