Embrace A Sustainable Future

I truly believe that the ESG Positive Impact Awards 2023 is a step in the right direction in accelerating ESG practices among Corporate Malaysia and SMEs.

It casts a positive light on the meaningful changes that have occurred in the lives of people and the environment by Corporate Malaysia. More importantly, it has created a platform for organisations to share knowledge and best practices, gain insightful solutions and even inspire others to follow suit.

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim

Prime Minister of Malaysia

Initiatives such as the ESG Positive Impact Awards by Star Media Group play an important role in encouraging corporate Malaysia to adopt sustainable practices which will ultimately contribute to the wider sustainable development of the nation.

Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad

Minister of Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change (NRECC)

As we move into the second year of the ESG Positive Impact Awards in 2023, I would like to encourage more businesses, especially the small and medium business enterprises, to make the commitment towards integrating ESG practices into their strategy as the benefits far outweigh the risks.

Tan Sri Chor Chee Heung

Chairman
Star Media Group

The time for meaningful action is now. I commend Star Media Group (SMG) for organising the ESG Positive Impact Awards for the second consecutive year. I trust that this initiative will serve as a platform to cultivate stronger ESG practices among Malaysian businesses and enhance public awareness or our shared responsibility in achieving our sustainability goals.

Tan Sri Abdul Wahid Omar

Chairman
Bursa Malaysia

We believe the format of the Awards, split into corporate and small-to-medium enterprise (SME) tiers, provides ample opportunity to showcase unique capabilities by business players within their respective segments.

Tan Chor Sen

Chief Executive Officer
OCBC Bank (Malaysia) Berhad

Let the ESG Positive Impact Awards not just be an annual event but a perennial reminder of what we can achieve when we rally behind a cause that transcends beyond business — to the very heart of our shared future.

Zafar Anjum

Group Chief Executive Officer
Green Growth Asia Foundation (GGAF)

BCSD is pleased to witness the progression of local businesses in ESG practices throughout the years via the ESG Positive Impact Awards’ recognition. We believe the Awards is here to stay as the unbiased platform to encourage more transformative business models and ESG culture integration in corporate decision-making among Malaysian businesses.

Tan Sri Emeritus Professor Dr Zakri Abdul Hamid

Board Director and Chairman
Business Council of Sustainable Development (BCSD) Malaysia

The collaborative and collective impact of the ESG Positive Impact Awards and its dedicated working partners on advancing sustainability in Malaysia has been truly transformative. I encourage others to join us in the noble cause of advancing the Malaysian ESG agenda.

Datuk Ir Ts Dr Mahadi Mohamad

Executive Director
Green Growth Asia Foundation (GGAF)

It is obvious that banks have a crucial role in supporting the green transition. Banks are playing an important role in enabling clients and businesses to adapt to and accelerate the transition through their lending, underwriting and investment decisions.

Leong Choon Heng

Deputy Director
Jeffrey Sachs Center On Sustainable Development

Star Media Group’s ESG Positive Impact Awards categories echo Bursa Malaysia’s SRF and provide an avenue for public listed companies to showcase their leadership in managing these critical sustainability matters.

Dr Ismet Yusoff

Chief Executive Officer
Malaysian Institute of Corporate Governance (MICG)

The sustainability reporting requirements for listed companies on Bursa Malaysia are intended to address local needs while staying aligned with global reporting expectations and developments. The canvas on which we are working to shape the implementation of the ISSB standards in Malaysia is big, requiring the interplay of many factors, including market readiness, regulatory oversight considerations, as well as cost implications.

Datuk Kamarudin Hashim

Managing Director
Securities Commission Malaysia