In a decisive step toward addressing the global demand for sustainable practices, the GO ESG 2024 Symposium convened over 300 executives, sustainability professionals, and business leaders in Kuala Lumpur to explore the critical skills needed to meet sustainability targets. Organised by the UN Global Compact Network Malaysia & Brunei (UNGCMYB), the event carried the theme […]

Hong Leong Bank Bhd (HLB) has unveiled its first Sustainable Finance Framework (SFF), setting a bold agenda to mobilize RM20 billion over the next five years in support of environmentally conscious projects. The newly launched framework aims to facilitate Malaysia’s transition to a greener economy by providing financing for initiatives in renewable energy, energy efficiency, […]

A new United Nations report warns that without significant and immediate action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, global temperatures could rise by as much as 3.1°C (5.6°F) above pre-industrial levels by the end of the century. This projection far exceeds the 1.5°C (2.7°F) target set under the 2015 Paris Agreement, risking severe and widespread climate […]