ISO 14001 (Environmental Management Systems)
ISO 45001 (Occupational Health & Safety)
ISO 9001 (Quality)
ISO 26000 (Social Responsibility)
UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Having been involved in the Renewable Energy sector , I felt it would be timely to share a few observations, particularly in light of the growing focus on carbon management and energy transition across many countries.
With Malaysia’s recent announcement of a carbon tax, it is important for SMEs and corporates to understand the most cost-effective and credible pathway for managing their carbon exposure and avoiding unnecessary costs.
In this context, it is useful to clarify the growing interest in SELCO RECs. Since the beginning of this year, Malaysian MNCs, corporate buyers, and SMEs have shown increasing curiosity about SELCO RECs. However, some confusion remains because the term SELCO is also used in the Energy Commission’s guidelines to refer to self-consumption electricity, which simply means renewable energy generated and used onsite.
In the REC market, however, SELCO RECs carry a more specific meaning: they represent the environmental attributes of renewable…
Much appreciated for the details. It is good to be connected with fellow practitioners in sustainability and circularity, and I look forward to future exchanges.
Thank you for sharing this high-level overview, it is helpful as a general reference and discussion starter. In practice, we often find that the real challenge in EPCIC projects lies in translating standards and frameworks into consistent contractor behaviour, auditable site practices and sound decision-making across design, procurement and construction. If there is interest in further knowledge exchange on practical implementation and assurance on live projects, I would welcome further professional exchange in this area.