BMCC Newsletter #355 - Green Edition #23 (29 May 2023) Dear Subscriber, |
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Igniting Change: Highlights from the BMCC's Energy Forum 2023 on the Journey to Net Zero Carbon |
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Last week, we successfully organised the Energy Forum 2023 with Shell Malaysia. Thank you, Siti Sulaiman, Country Chair & Senior Vice President (Upstream) of Shell Malaysia and her team for partnering with us to drive positive change in the energy sector. Shell is a game changer in the industry and is making great strides towards its ambition to become a net-zero emissions energy business by 2050: through global investments in solar, wind power, biofuels, and hydrogen. It was also an honour having Yang Berhormat Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad, Minister of Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change of Malaysia deliver the keynote speech. |
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"We will continue to engage with stakeholders from various sectors, both public and private sectors, as well as academia, to find the best solutions to accelerate the energy transition while ensuring that it is a just one, where socio-economic development continues to be prioritised, leaving no one behind."
YB Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad Minister of Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change of Malaysia |
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Themed "Transitioning into Net Zero Carbon," the forum featured two panel discussions. The first panel focused on Policies Supporting Energy Transition, and featured sharing of insights by Sean Winnett, VP Corporate Relations Asia Pacific of Shell; Mohd Fauzi bin Mustafa, Deputy Director I, Energy Division, Ministry of Economy; YBhg Datuk Ir Ahmad Fauzi Hasan, Authority Member, Sustainable Energy Development Authority (SEDA); and David Wallace, Deputy British High Commissioner to Malaysia. The panel was moderated by Arina Kok, Partner at EY Consulting Malaysia, specialising in Climate Change & Sustainability. |
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The second panel was on the Energy Transition in Action in Malaysia, featuring discussions between Charlotte Wolff-Bye, Vice President & Chief Sustainability Officer of PETRONAS; Datuk Ir. Megat Jalaluddin Megat Hassan, Chief Strategy & Ventures Officer of Tenaga Nasional Berhad; Datuk Muhamad Umar Swift, Chief Executive Officer of Bursa Malaysia; and Ir. Azril Hanif Zainal, Associate Principal & Energy Leader of ARUP Malaysia. The panel was moderated by Azman Nasir, BMCC Energy Committee Chair and Regional Director APAC, The Energy Industries Council (EIC). |
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Thank you to our power-packed panel of speakers for sharing insights and achievements to date, and for outlining the gaps, barriers, and efforts needed to achieve Malaysia's net-zero economy goal.
At BMCC, we recognise the private sector's pivotal role in supporting Governments’ aspirations for carbon neutrality and achieving net emission goals. We take pride in being a platform that fosters collaborations, alliances, education, advocacy, influence and the sharing of best practices and lessons learnt among our members of companies and stakeholders.
We can't wait to welcome our members and other key stakeholders to collaborate with us on this agenda!
Members who are interested in the energy transition conversation are welcome to join the BMCC Energy Committee. For more information, please reach out to Asyraf@bmcc.org.my. |
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Unleashing Malaysia's Potential for Sustainable Development: Introducing the Clean Growth Handbook Malaysia |
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Recently, The British High Commission in partnership with the Ministry of Economy, Malaysia, launched the UK-Malaysia Clean Growth Handbook to reinforce Malaysia’s target of reducing carbon intensity against GDP by 45% by 2030. The BMCC was proud to be part of the launch as a supporting organisation. |
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The launch was officiated by Yang Berhormat, Rafizi Ramli, Minister of Economy and His Excellency, Charles Hay, British High Commissioner to Malaysia. |
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Murali Ram, Malaysia Lead, Cities & Advisory and Devni Acharya, Sustainability Strategy SEA Lead of Arup provided an overview on the handbook highlighting the clean growth opportunities in Malaysia and collaboration opportunities between Malaysian and UK organisations to advance the agenda |
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The event included a panel on "UK Showcase: Path towards Net Zero Emissions - Best Practices and Tools for Clean Growth” represented by Evelyn Chye, Managing Director of ASEAN of British Standard Institute (BSI); Dr Leon Rosario, Regional President of ASEAN of Ricardo; John Leung, Director Southeast Asia & Oceania of CDP; and Peter Godfrey, Vice President APAC of Storegga Limited. This panel was moderated by Mike Collins, Head of Infrastructure APAC, UK Department for Business and Trade. The event concluded with a panel discussion on “Efforts towards Malaysia’s Ambition in Achieving Net Zero and Clean Growth” by Ts. Shamsul, CEO of Malaysian Green Technology and Climate Change Corporation (MGTC); M Shahrizal Yang Razalli, Deputy CEO of Gentari Sdn Bhd; Assoc. Prof. (Ind.) Ar. Sarly Adre Sarkum of Chairman of Green Building Index (GBI); and Danny Ng, Council Member of the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM). This panel was moderated by Martin Haeger, BMCC Board Member and Director of HL Design Group Sdn Bhd. |
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We hope the clean growth handbook will serve as a practical guide for all in driving positive change, influencing, and addressing the very important agenda of clean and sustainable growth.
By working together, the UK and Malaysia can lead the way towards a future of clean and responsible growth - to net zero. |
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To download a copy of the Clean Growth Handbook's executive summary.
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| BMCC's 2nd Sustainability Network Meeting |
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A few weeks back, we successfully held our second Sustainability Network Meeting at Arup Jururunding Sdn Bhd. Thank you, Murali Ram, Chairman of the BMCC Sustainability Network and Malaysia Lead, Cities & Advisory of Arup for hosting and leading the discussion.
Here are some of the highlights from the meeting:
- BMCC's Malaysia Climate Action Week: This year, the event will be held from 23-27 October, and will focus on renewable energy and green financing. We welcome all members to actively participate or collaborate in the event.
- Fair living wages: The network will focus on engaging key stakeholders to discourse further on the topic.
- Short courses on sustainability for internal staff: The network will identify training courses to upskill talent in the areas of sustainability and ESG.
Interested to contribute? Be part of the conversation? Or have an akin to make a change in the Sustainability sphere? Simply reach out to Asyraf@bmcc.org.my for more info (open to members only). |
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| Upcoming Event | BMCC's 60th Anniversary Gala Dinner and Business Excellence Awards 2023 |
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| BEA 2023 UK-Malaysia Partnership of the Year |
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We are proud to have GSK as our BEA 2023 sponsor for the UK-Malaysia Partnership of the Year Award!
Let's hear what Jonathan Pan, Vice President and GM of Malaysia and Brunei has to say.
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| BEA 2023 Technology & Innovation Award Sponsor, Sunway Medical Centre |
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We are also glad to have Sunway Medical Centre as our BEA 2023 sponsor for the Technology & Innovation Award!
Let's hear what Dr Khoo Chow Huat, Sunway Healthcare Group Managing Director has to say.
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LIMITED SEATS AVAILABLE! See you soon at our 60th Anniversary Gala Dinner and Business Excellence Awards 2023
Did you know... The BMCC Business Excellence Awards also features an Outstanding ESG Awards category! This prestigious award aims to recognise organisations that have showcased exceptional accomplishments in embracing ESG practices and making substantial contributions to the environment and communities. Moreover, it acknowledges their efforts in advocating for these initiatives within their industry, supply chains, and clients.
Thank you, HSBC Bank Malaysia Berhad for sponsoring this award.
Join us and be amazed by the incredible organisations that are making significant strides in the ESG sphere.
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| PWC Malaysia | Corporate Malaysia's journey towards a sustainable supply chain |
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This research publication by PwC Malaysia in collaboration with Capital Markets Malaysia (CMM) explores how Malaysian companies are adopting supply chain sustainability amidst greater calls to pursue a just transition towards a low-carbon economy.
The supply chain disclosures of Bursa Malaysia's Top 100 companies (by market capitalisation) are assessed against PwC's Sustainable Supply Chain checklist, which was carried out to develop this report.
The publication provides companies with some food for thought on what strengthening sustainability within the supply chain could look like, including investing in data to enhance performance management and collaborating with peers, joint action networks, regulators and standard setters for impact.
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| EnviroSolutions & Consulting | Life Cycle Assessment Study Advances Press Metal’s Decarbonisation Goals |
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Learn about ESC’s innovative Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) study conducted for a production facility in Indonesia. This in-depth analysis examines emissions throughout the manufacturing process, covering Scope 1, Scope 2, and selected emission categories from Scope 3.
Click here to discover how ESC is driving sustainability and reducing carbon footprint for a greener future. |
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| Holiday Villa Langkawi | Skip House-Keeping and Make a Greener Choice |
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Holiday Villa Langkawi's "Skip Housekeeping" campaign encourages guests to opt out of regular housekeeping, reducing their carbon footprint, and minimising water, energy, and chemical waste. By joining the campaign, guests contribute to a greener future and enable sustainable resource allocation. Choose Holiday Villa Langkawi for a summer getaway and make a positive impact on the environment, one stay at a time!
For more information: Langkawi +60 4 952 9999 or KL Office +60 3 2162 2922
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| Holiday Villa Langkawi and Cherating | Beach Clean Up on 3-5 June |
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Join us at Holiday Villa Beach Resort Langkawi and Cherating on 3-5 June 2023 for a beach clean-up!
At Holiday Villa Cherating, participants can help to release turtle hatchlings into the sea. Together, let's make a lasting impact on our environment and create a world where nature thrives. All hotel guests and the public are welcome, and refreshments are provided.
For more information: Langkawi +60 4 952 9999 | Cherating + 60 9 581 9500
See you there! |
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