People, Planet, Profit
Reflections On ESG And Occupational Health & Safety
As the corporate world embraces ESG in their business strategy, there’s also increasing attention on how climate change affects well-being and safety in the workplace. We discuss these themes with Dr. Abed Onn of the Academy of Occupational and Environmental Medicine Malaysia (AOEMM). People, Pl…
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Kuamut Rainforest Project Pioneer Of Malaysian Carbon Credits
The Bursa Carbon Exchange is set to offer its first locally-based carbon credits this year from the Kuamut Rainforest Conservation Project in the state of Sabah. What is involved in launching a successful nature-based carbon credit project and how should Malaysia leverage on its natural heritage to…
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When Climate Change Collides With Human Rights
Does government inaction on climate change violate fundamental human rights? This question is being tested in courts around the world as the effects of climate change become more widely felt. The latest decision comes from the European Court of Human Rights, which earlier this month ruled that Swit…
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Can Waste-to-Energy Projects Make A Difference?
According to the Waste Management Association of Malaysia, at the present rate the country risks running out of space for landfills by 2050. Waste-to-energy plants are being proposed as one solution to reduce the volume of waste being sent to landfills - but these aren’t without controversies. We d…
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Malaysia's Carbon Conundrum
Carbon pricing is part of climate change policy 101 - but does it make sense for Malaysia's energy and environment context? We discuss the complexities of carbon pricing and considerations to take into account with our expert panel. People, Planet, Profit is brought to you by UMW Toyota.
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ESG Disclosures Made Simple For Malaysian SMEs
Malaysian SMEs are increasingly being asked to provide ESG disclosures from global supply chain partners looking to achieve net zero emissions targets. To help SMEs stay competitive, Capital Markets Malaysia (CMM) issued the Simplified ESG Disclosure Guidelines (SEDG) last year that demystifies the…
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How Far Do Carbon Offsets Go To Make Travel Green?
The aviation sector is responsible for around 3% of global carbon emissions, and the industry has a target of reaching net zero emissions by 2050. How far do carbon offsets go in making air travel more green? We discuss how Malaysia Airlines implements its carbon offset programme in collaboration w…
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Can The Palm Oil Industry Become First Movers In TNFD?
The Taskforce for Nature-Related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) guidelines are the latest addition to the ESG disclosure universe focusing on nature and biodiversity considerations. How is the palm oil industry, long subjected to sustainability oversight, responding to the TNFD rules? We discuss the …
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EU Farmers' Frustration Stalls EU Green Policies
The European Union launched the Green Deal in 2020, its package of policy initiatives that puts it on a pathway to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. However the implications of climate-related policies like pesticide bans and emissions curbs are triggering widespread backlash from a core constitue…
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Reframing Urban Resiliency For The Modern Century
As urban migration accelerates and in the face of climate change risks, how can we ensure the sustainability and resilience of our cities? We discuss themes related to resilience in the built environment for the Malaysian context with Architect Dr. Miguel Robles-Cardona of Veritas Design Group. …
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