{"id":9915,"date":"2026-03-27T00:00:45","date_gmt":"2026-03-26T16:00:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.boardroomlimited.com\/my\/?p=9915"},"modified":"2026-03-27T15:09:36","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T07:09:36","slug":"sustainability-reporting-in-malaysia-why-it-is-time-to-take-it-seriously","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stg.boardroomlimited.com\/my\/2026\/03\/27\/sustainability-reporting-in-malaysia-why-it-is-time-to-take-it-seriously\/","title":{"rendered":"Sustainability Reporting in Malaysia: Why It Is Time to Take It Seriously"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;fadeInLeft&#8221; el_class=&#8221;business-insights-content&#8221;][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Sustainability Reporting in Malaysia: Why It Is Time to Take It Seriously&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h1|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;m-b-20&#8243;][vc_separator color=&#8221;custom&#8221; align=&#8221;align_left&#8221; border_width=&#8221;3&#8243; el_width=&#8221;10&#8243; accent_color=&#8221;#4f9e45&#8243; el_class=&#8221;m-b-20&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;m-b-30&#8243;]Sustainability is no longer just a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative or a section in the annual report. Today, it is a strategic and financial priority that directly impacts investor trust, compliance, and long-term business growth.<\/p>\n<p>According to a PwC survey, over 80% of regional investors now evaluate ESG metrics before allocating capital \u2014 a clear sign that sustainability performance is no longer optional but integral to business success.<\/p>\n<p>In Malaysia, the urgency is growing. Regulators are rolling out stricter rules, investors are demanding transparency, and global standards are reshaping how companies must report on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance. Businesses that treat sustainability reporting as a formality risk falling behind, while those that embed it into strategy can unlock stronger resilience and growth opportunities.<\/p>\n<p>Chong Kok Wai, the Regional Director of Sustainability at BoardRoom Group, shares, \u201cAs Malaysia adopts International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) Sustainability Disclosure Standards, companies must recognise this is more than just replacing the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI). IFRS ensures disclosures are comparable and decision-useful for investors, while GRI provides the impact perspective. At BoardRoom, we guide clients to integrate both, so their reports tell a complete story.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>This is where BoardRoom steps in by offering sustainability advisory and reporting services that help companies move beyond compliance to create long-term business value.[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;The Sustainability Reporting Challenge in Malaysia&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;m-b-20 m-t-50&#8243;][vc_separator color=&#8221;custom&#8221; align=&#8221;align_left&#8221; border_width=&#8221;3&#8243; el_width=&#8221;10&#8243; accent_color=&#8221;#4f9e45&#8243; el_class=&#8221;m-b-20&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;m-b-30&#8243;]Malaysia\u2019s sustainability landscape is being shaped by two powerful forces \u2014 tightening regulatory standards and growing investor scrutiny.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;9866&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1772112751774{padding-right: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}&#8221; alt=&#8221;AGM Logistics&#8221; el_class=&#8221;m-t-50 m-b-10&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1772090888122{padding-left: 30px !important;}&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Bursa Malaysia requirements&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;m-b-20 m-t-10&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;m-b-30&#8243;]All listed issuers must now publish a Sustainability Statement annually. From 2025 onwards, these disclosures must comply with the IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards, ensuring that Malaysian companies can be compared fairly against regional and global peers.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, the Sustainability Reporting Guide (3.0), updated in 2023, requires stronger climate-related disclosures. This reflects a clear message \u2014 sustainability reporting is no longer voluntary; it is essential to good corporate governance.<\/p>\n<p>Kok Wai explains, \u201cThese standards are not meant to burden companies. They are there to create consistency and comparability so that when investors read the report, they immediately understand the risks and opportunities a company is facing.\u201d[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Government support&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;m-b-20 m-t-10&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;m-b-30&#8243;]To encourage adoption, the Malaysian government introduced a tax incentive of up to RM50,000 per year (YA2024\u2013YA2027) for eligible ESG expenditures.<\/p>\n<p>These include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>ESG certifications<\/li>\n<li>Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions tracking<\/li>\n<li>ESG-related platforms or software<\/li>\n<li>ESG training and capacity building<\/li>\n<li>External sustainability consulting and advisory services<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Phased implementation timeline&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;m-b-20 m-t-10&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;m-b-30&#8243;]Bursa Malaysia has adopted a phased implementation approach, starting with large Main Market issuers in 2025 and extending to smaller companies by 2027.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Group 1*<\/strong> \u2013 Main Market issuers with \u2265RM2B market cap: from FY starting 1 Jan 2025<\/li>\n<li><strong>Group 2*<\/strong> \u2013 All other Main Market companies: from FY starting 1 Jan 2026<\/li>\n<li><strong>Group 3*<\/strong> \u2013 ACE Market issuers and large private companies (\u2265RM2B revenue): from FY starting 1 Jan 2027<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 25px;\"><em style=\"font-size: 14px;\">*please refer to the NSRF for further information<\/em><\/p>\n<p>This phased approach gives smaller businesses more time to prepare, but the message is clear \u2014 all companies must act now to avoid being caught unprepared.[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Investor expectations&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;m-b-20 m-t-10&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;m-b-30&#8243;]Beyond regulation, investors are a key driver. Institutional investors and international funds increasingly require credible sustainability reporting before committing capital. In Southeast Asia and beyond, companies that cannot demonstrate transparency risk losing out on funding and partnerships.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=&#8221;m-t-50&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Why Companies Struggle with Sustainability Reporting&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;m-b-20&#8243;][vc_separator color=&#8221;custom&#8221; align=&#8221;align_left&#8221; border_width=&#8221;3&#8243; el_width=&#8221;10&#8243; accent_color=&#8221;#4f9e45&#8243; el_class=&#8221;m-b-20&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;m-b-30&#8243;]Despite the urgency, many Malaysian companies still treat sustainability reporting as a compliance burden rather than a business opportunity.<\/p>\n<p>Kok Wai shares, \u201cThe biggest stumbling block we see is data. Most companies already have the information somewhere, but it is fragmented across departments. Without the right systems, they struggle to collect, organise and make sense of it.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>From our experience across multiple industries, three recurring pain points stand out.<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-bottom: 30px;\">\n<li>Fragmented data spread across departments<\/li>\n<li>Lack of board oversight, limiting ESG\u2019s strategic impact<\/li>\n<li>Poor materiality assessments that fail to identify what matters most to stakeholders<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Without a proper strategy, companies risk producing sustainability reports that are incomplete, inconsistent, or unconvincing to investors.<\/p>\n<p>But when approached correctly, sustainability reporting becomes a powerful management tool.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBoards often underestimate the governance role required in sustainability. Sustainability cannot sit solely with the CSR or finance function \u2014 it demands board-level oversight and broader departmental participation. When done well, sustainability reporting moves beyond compliance, it becomes a management tool that improves efficiency, reduces costs, and demonstrates business resilience to potential investors,\u201d adds Kok Wai.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=&#8221;m-t-50&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;The Business Value of Sustainability Reporting&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;m-b-20&#8243;][vc_separator color=&#8221;custom&#8221; align=&#8221;align_left&#8221; border_width=&#8221;3&#8243; el_width=&#8221;10&#8243; accent_color=&#8221;#4f9e45&#8243; el_class=&#8221;m-b-20&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;m-b-30&#8243;]A strong and robust sustainability reporting goes beyond compliance. When approached strategically, sustainability reporting can deliver measurable business value.<\/p>\n<p>It enables companies to:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-bottom: 30px;\">\n<li>Build trust with investors and customers through transparent sustainability disclosures<\/li>\n<li>Leverage sustainability reporting to access government incentives and sustainable financing<\/li>\n<li>Drives operational efficiency through enhanced ESG data visibility<\/li>\n<li>Enhance resilience against regulatory, reputational and climate-related systemic risks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Companies that invest in sustainability services and ESG solutions often uncover cost savings, operational improvements, and stronger stakeholder relationships. For example, tracking emissions and establishing baseline data can reveal inefficiencies that reduce energy cost, while robust corporate governance practices lower risk exposure and strengthen investor confidence.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=&#8221;m-t-50&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;How BoardRoom Supports Companies with Sustainability&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;m-b-20&#8243;][vc_separator color=&#8221;custom&#8221; align=&#8221;align_left&#8221; border_width=&#8221;3&#8243; el_width=&#8221;10&#8243; accent_color=&#8221;#4f9e45&#8243; el_class=&#8221;m-b-20&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;m-b-30&#8243;]BoardRoom offers end-to-end sustainability advisory and consulting services to support companies at every stage of their sustainability journey. Leveraging our expertise across corporate governance, compliance, and investor relations, we integrate sustainability into the board agenda, ensuring it is a strategic driver rather than a standalone reporting exercise.<\/p>\n<p>Our sustainability services cover:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-bottom: 30px;\">\n<li>Materiality assessments to identify priority sustainability\/ESG issues<\/li>\n<li>Stakeholder engagement to ensure disclosures reflect expectations<\/li>\n<li>Alignment with IFRS standards and Bursa Malaysia Listing Requirements and Guidelines<\/li>\n<li>Benchmarking, gap analysis, climate-risk mapping and climate-adaptation planning to build climate resilience<\/li>\n<li>Sustainability reporting processes that build trust with regulators and investors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>While many consultancies focus solely on frameworks, BoardRoom\u2019s approach bridges strategy with clear execution to deliver value and future-proof your business. Our approach combines hands-on advisory with technology, including collaboration with\u202fBursa Malaysia\u2019s Centralised Sustainability Intelligence (CSI) platform, which ensures disclosures comply with\u202fIFRS S1 (Financial) and S2 (Climate-Related) standards\u202fwith accuracy and precision.<\/p>\n<p>We also offer\u202foutsourced sustainability services, allowing companies to reduce costs and free up internal resources while gaining expert guidance to manage systemic risks such as climate change, social compliance, and governance challenges.<\/p>\n<p>At the core of BoardRoom\u2019s sustainability consulting is the\u202ftriple bottom line &#8211; People, Planet, and Profit. By balancing financial performance with social and environmental impact, we help businesses not only stay compliant but also strengthen resilience, attract investors, and unlock long-term value.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=&#8221;m-t-50&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Why Companies Should Act Now&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;m-b-20&#8243;][vc_separator color=&#8221;custom&#8221; align=&#8221;align_left&#8221; border_width=&#8221;3&#8243; el_width=&#8221;10&#8243; accent_color=&#8221;#4f9e45&#8243; el_class=&#8221;m-b-20&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;m-b-30&#8243;]The case for early action is clear. With IFRS S1\/S2 standards setting the global baseline, Malaysia\u2019s early adopters will gain first-mover credibility among international investors. Businesses that embrace sustainability reporting today will be better positioned to:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-bottom: 30px;\">\n<li>Gain investor confidence through credible ESG reporting<\/li>\n<li>Access funding with more favourable terms<\/li>\n<li>Win contracts and partnerships by demonstrating accountability<\/li>\n<li>Improve efficiency with better data-driven decision-making<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Those who delay risk reputational damage, regulatory penalties, and missed opportunities in a market where ESG expectations are rising rapidly.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cCompanies should see sustainability not as a burden, but as an opportunity. The earlier they start, the more benefits they will unlock,\u201d concludes Kok Wai.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=&#8221;m-t-50&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Turning Compliance into Opportunity: How BoardRoom can Help&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;m-b-20&#8243;][vc_separator color=&#8221;custom&#8221; align=&#8221;align_left&#8221; border_width=&#8221;3&#8243; el_width=&#8221;10&#8243; accent_color=&#8221;#4f9e45&#8243; el_class=&#8221;m-b-20&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;m-b-30&#8243;]Sustainability reporting is no longer optional. The future of corporate reporting belongs to companies that see ESG not as an obligation but as an advantage, and Malaysia is at the tipping point of that shift. For Malaysian companies, it is a critical part of governance, strategy, and long-term success. By treating ESG as a business driver, organisations can not only stay compliant but also create real value.<\/p>\n<p>BoardRoom\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/stg.boardroomlimited.com\/my\/services\/sustainability-esg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sustainability services and advisory (SSA)<\/a> combines practical, hands-on ESG consulting with AI-enabled tools and close alignment to Bursa Malaysia\u2019s CSI platform and IFRS S1\/S2 standards. Whether you need a materiality assessment, gap analysis, audit-ready reporting, or a fully outsourced sustainability function, our approach is designed to make reporting reliable, useful and business-driven.<\/p>\n<p>Want to know more? <a href=\"https:\/\/stg.boardroomlimited.com\/my\/services\/sustainability-esg\/#target\">Contact us<\/a> to know how BoardRoom\u2019s sustainability advisory, ESG consulting, and reporting services can make your sustainability reporting reliable, investor-ready, and growth-focused.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=&#8221;m-t-50&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Contact BoardRoom for more information:&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;m-b-20&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner 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