Celebrating ESG in Action:
From Vision to Value

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.

YAB Dato' Seri Anwar bin Ibrahim

Prime Minister of Malaysia

By embedding ESG across every sector, Malaysia hopes to ensure that environmental sustainability becomes central to its national development agenda, for not only addressing climate change but also fostering social well-being, economic reform and greater transparency in governance.

Your commitment to ESG reflects the very ideals our nation was built upon: Resilience, unity and shared responsibility. Just as our forefathers charted a path towards independence with vision and courage, you are now leading the way towards a more sustainable, inclusive Malaysia.

Datuk Dr Ching Thoo

Secretary-general
Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Ministry

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

Many Malaysian companies are…embedding ESG into core strategies, investing in renewable resources, empowering communities, creating sustainable jobs and cultivating talent to meet higher disclosure requirements.

These efforts show that sustainability and profitability can reinforce each other. This is why the ESG Positive Impact Awards matter – they celebrate leaders and innovators who are turning ambition into action, proving that when ESG principles are embedded in strategy and culture, they deliver measurable progress.

Tan Sri Wong Foon Meng

Chairman
Star Media Group

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 ESG Positive Impact Awards, a pioneer in recognizing organisations that demonstrate exemplary environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices, aligns closely with Matrade’s sustainability agenda to encourage exporters in adapting ESG principles and enhancing their global profile.

Edison Choong

Matrade

The ESG Positive Impact Awards continues to be a significant platform in recognizing and celebrating the organisations that are embracing sustainability and embedding it as a core business value. The winners of this year’s awards reflect the growing maturity and sophistication of ESG integration within our corporate and entrepreneurial landscapes. Their initiatives have set benchmarks for innovation, resilience and inclusivity – all while contributing to long-term societal value.

Armiza Abdul Razak

Kuala Lumpur Malay Chamber of Commerce

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

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

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)

As we stand at the intersection of global climate urgency and economic opportunity, the role of platforms like the ESG Positive Impact Awards becomes even more critical. They serve as a mirror for the business community, reflecting what is possible when sustainability is embedded in decision-making at every level. GGAF remains committed to supporting this transition through capacity building, knowledge sharing, and collaborations to help organizations operationalise ESG principles and scale their positive impact.

Datuk Ir Ts Dr Mahadi Mohamad

Green Growth Asia Foundation (GGAF)

Awards such as ESG Positive Impact Awards set powerful benchmarks for MNCs, GLCs, SMEs and industry leaders. They encourage organisations to be more intentional, transparent and accountable in their ESG commitments. More than a celebration, they are catalysts for collective progress, driving cross-sector collaboration and inspiring others to elevate their own standards. In doing so, they help create a business environment where responsibility is the norm and sustainability is woven into the very fabric of corporate strategy.

Annapooranee Suppiah

Talent Corporation Malaysia Berhad

The ESG Positive Impact Awards evaluation methodology had a sensible focus on identifying and assigning higher scores to quantifiable outcomes of the ESG initiatives. This way, ensuring that genuine ESG impacts were achieved by the award winners.

Gregers Reimann

GreenRE