Our Background

ESG Malaysia (PPM 0131014012022) (commonly known as ESGM) is a purpose-driven organisation dedicated to advancing Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) excellence stands at the forefront of Malaysia’s journey towards sustainable development. Established in 2022, ESGM functions as the industry's leading body, promoting the growth and adoption of ESG practices across the nation. Our mission is to elevate ESG awareness and knowledge, advocate for climate risk mitigation and carbon emissions reduction, and enhance the professionalism of ESG practitioners in Malaysia.

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Positioned as a catalyst for sustainable transformation, ESGM builds strategic ecosystems that connect corporates, policymakers, investors, and change-makers. Through our integrated platform of advocacy, advisory, training, and stakeholder engagement, we drive measurable ESG impact tailored to local contexts and global standards. With a proven track record of developing concerted networks and initiatives, ESG Malaysia welcomes collaborations that share our commitment to creating a more equitable, resilient, and responsible future. We invite all stakeholders—corporates, investors, policymakers, and civil society—to join us in shaping a sustainable future for Malaysia and beyond.

ESGM aims to be the the knowledge base and reference centre for resources in ESG and carbon emission in Malaysia, facilitate sharing and exchange of knowledge of ESG and carbon emission among different stakeholders in Malaysia as well as obtain and disseminate information on ESG and carbon mitigation to members, partners, associates and the public.

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ESGM seeks to raise awareness among the public and other stakeholders on ESG and carbon emission through publishing media, social media, web pages, press releases, public speaking, public surveys and peer-to-peer exchanges together with compiling, publishing, printing, selling, lending, issuing, or distributing papers, periodicals, books, circulars and other literary documents on ESG and carbon emission.

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ESGM other functions also include (1) as an independent expert to validate and verify carbon mitigation targets; (2) organize courses, training, seminars, and conferences on ESG knowledge, competency and practices; (3) Endorse and certify qualified courses and training on ESG knowledge, competency and practices; (4) Provide a platform for networking nationally and internationally on ESG and carbon emission; (5) Support and facilitate interchange with various stakeholders in ESG; and (6) Form alliance with stakeholders of similar interest in ESG.