To raise sustainability practices and disclosures of listed issuers, Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad ("Bursa Malaysia") has enhanced the sustainability reporting requirements in the Main Market...

On February 24, 2021, Malaysia's Joint Committee on Climate Change (JC3) held its fourth meeting to discuss regulatory priorities to support the financial industry's response to climate-related risks in 2021.

Environmental sustainability and climate change have become increasingly important agendas for businesses and governments locally and globally.

In arguably the most significant climate change judgment yet, a Dutch District Court at the Hague ordered Royal Dutch Shell PLC (Shell)...

Under the laws of most jurisdictions, directors of a company are duty-bound to act in the best interest of the company. Traditionally, fulfilling this duty meant that directors would need to have regard...

On 30 April 2021, the Bank Negara Malaysia issued a guidance document on Climate Change and Principle-based Taxonomy ("CCPT").

On April 30, 2021, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) published Malaysia's national climate-focused sustainability taxonomy for the financial sector, the Climate Change and Principle-based Taxonomy (CCPT).

Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad ("the Exchange") had launched a sustainability reporting framework for listed issuers in October 2015...

The Equator Principles (EPs) are risk management framework adopted by financial institutions to identify, assess and manage environmental and social risks in project financing.

In December 2021, Malaysia experienced three (3) consecutive days of heavy downpour, constant rain on an unprecedented scale affecting eight states.

The Malaysian Parliament has recently, on the 11th of October 2023, passed the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Bill 2023 ("EECA Bill"), in alignment with Malaysia's energy...

In recent years, the global emphasis on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles has transformed industrial development, making ESG integration essential for industrial land projects.

The post-COVID era has witnessed a surge in frequent travel among individuals. The proliferation of flights has been swift as numerous countries have eased their border restrictions.

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) is currently seeking feedback on the proposed Climate Change Bill/Rang Undang-Undang Perubahan Iklim Negara (RUUPIN)...

Climate change is a board level-issue. It is increasingly acknowledged as one of the most significant financial risks confronting businesses, with the potential to fundamentally reshape business models in the long run.

As the global effort to combat climate change gains momentum, the establishment of a reliable carbon market has become increasingly important to achieving net-zero greenhouse-gas emissions.

Undeniably, there has been an increase on the level of awareness on how greenhouse gases ("GHG") emission has significantly affect the world every year.

Engine No. 1 LLC is a hedge fund. It was founded by Chris James, a technology investor turned climate activist investor.

Recently, the Ministry of Investment, Trade, and Industry ("MITI") has published the i-ESG Framework (Phase 1.0) ("Framework"), which offers a guideline to support Malaysia's...

The Earth's climate stands at a precipice. Unchecked by human action, rising temperatures threaten to unleash a cascade of devastating consequences, impacting every facet of our world