Our Perspective on Environmental, Social & Government

07/05/25

Towards equity: How corporate Malaysia can lead in wage reform

The living wage is quickly becoming a critical differentiating factor for businesses seeking sustainable growth. In today’s business environment, where...

13/12/24

Palm oil, climate and sustainability: Adapt, disclose and improve

The 11th of November 2024 was a busy day in the sustainability world – it was simultaneously the launch of the Roundtable for Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO)’s 21st...

03/12/24

Accelerating early retirement and decommissioning of fossil fuels-fired power plants in Malaysia: Lessons learnt from the region

Malaysia’s energy mix is still largely dependent on fossil fuels, and accounts for over 80% of total energy mix and is almost split equally between coal and gas...

22/11/24

City savvy, country strong: Urban youth to power rural revival?

Imagine young urban dwellers, whether born in cities or migrated from rural hometowns, armed with the latest tech-savvy skills and boundless creativity,...

21/11/24

Carbon tax: A catalyst for Malaysia's carbon market?

In the recent Budget 2025, the government announced plans to implement a carbon tax aimed at the iron, steel and energy industry by 2026. This creates...

17/10/24

Carbon pricing and its role in decarbonising Malaysia

Malaysia’s efforts to achieve net zero emissions by 2050 and reduce carbon dioxide intensity against GDP by 45% by 2030 could be delayed if similar and...

01/10/24

Can hydrogen be Malaysia’s next gold rush?

Malaysia’s hydrogen industry needs to move fast if the country aspires to become a leading producer in the region. Incentives and grants to promote the...

07/02/22

The role of tax in ESG

Disruptions presented by climate change, social effects of an aging population, and social polarisation are among the issues that have taken centre stage in the...

19/08/21

The geometry of sustainability: progressing from linear to circular economies

The global pandemic has made it clear that the challenges of tomorrow are rooted in sustainability. A growing number of countries are declaring their...