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Bursa Malaysia Sustainability Disclosure Review 2020: Key Observations & Recommendations

A review of 300 PLCs show average compliance levels of 93% and quality scores of 68%.

Hearing from Digi: Reaping the Benefits of Diversity and Inclusion

What are the tangible benefits of a focus on diversity and inclusion? We hear from Digi, a D&I leader, to learn from their experience.

Take the Sustainability Healthcheck

Presented by Bursa Malaysia, this free self-assessment tool is designed to help listed companies ‘diagnose’ where they are on their sustainability journey. It consists of 10 questions and should take no longer than 30 min to complete

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Bursa Malaysia Sustainability Disclosure Review 2020: Key Observations & Recommendations

A review of 300 PLCs show average compliance levels of 93% and quality scores of 68%.

Hearing from Digi: Reaping the Benefits of Diversity and Inclusion

What are the tangible benefits of a focus on diversity and inclusion? We hear from Digi, a D&I leader, to learn from their experience.

Take the Sustainability Healthcheck

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Corporate Governance

Hearing from Digi: Reaping the Benefits of Diversity and Inclusion

Case Study

What are the tangible benefits of a focus on diversity and inclusion? We hear from Digi, a D&I leader, to learn from their experience.

Corporate Governance Trends to Watch in 2021

Infographic

What are the key global trends in corporate governance companies can anticipate in 2021?

Four practical ways board can oversee risk management beyond COVID-19

Commentary

Leading directors offer their insights into why COVID-19 requires a new attitude toward board risk oversight.

Most Worrisome Risks for Companies in the Post-COVID World and What Companies Can Do to Remain Resilient

Commentary

What are the emerging post-COVID 19 risks companies need to proactively protect themselves from?

Effectiveness of Internal Audit Function: Thematic Review Findings and Key Takeaways

Commentary

What is the current state of internal audit functions in PLCs and what can Audit Committees do to elevate the standards? A study by Bursa Malaysia, in collaboration with the Institute of Internal Auditors Malaysia, reveals some insights.

Speak Up Against Corruption: Employees Handbook for SMEs

External Report

Published by Transparency International Malaysia, this practical guide available in English, Malay and Mandarin educates SME employees to identify common types of corruption at the workplace.

Bursa Malaysia Launches #EqualityforEquity Campaign

External Report

At Bursa Malaysia, gender equality has been a key sustainability priority, as we continue to reinforce our efforts to promote equality in our marketplace and the wider community

Practical Steps to Address Section 17A

Article

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Act 2009 (MACC Act) Amendment section 17A introduces corporate liability and makes an organisation’s management potentially personally liable for any corrupt acts committed by their staff

Sustainability

Business and Human Rights in Malaysia: Costs of Inaction and Starting Points for Malaysian Companies

Article

Businesses - including those in Malaysia - have come under growing scrutiny on their approach to labour management. What are the costs of inaction and what are the starting points for Malaysian companies?

Bursa Malaysia Sustainability Disclosure Review 2020: Key Observations & Recommendations

Commentary

A review of 300 PLCs show average compliance levels of 93% and quality scores of 68%.

Top 10 Business and Human Rights Issues for 2021

External Report

From theft of migrant workers՚ wages to uncertainties about the future workplace, this year՚s top 10 round up reflects the ongoing impacts of COVID-19 in society.

Climate Change Boardroom Toolkit

External Report

How does ChapterZero՚s climate change boardroom toolkit help non-executive directors ensure their businesses have the strategic plans in place to respond to climate change?

How Is the Sustainability Reporting Landscape Changing?

Infographic

2020 saw various announcements by global reporting frameworks. What should Malaysian companies pay most attention to?

IIRC publishes revised ˂IR˃ Framework

External Report

The IIRC published revisions to the <IR> Framework in January 2021 to enable more decision-useful reporting. The revisions, the first since the <IR> Framework was originally published in 2013

Bursa Malaysia: Sustainability agenda a key lesson from the pandemic

Commentary

In this article, we have interviewed Bursa Malaysia CEO Datuk Muhamad Umar Swift and Helena Fung, FTSE Russell’s head of sustainable investment for Asia-Pacific, to talk about how FTSE Russell, a pioneer in sustainable investment, works together with Bursa Malaysia to build a resilient ecosystem.

New Report by CDP, CDSB, GRI, IIRC, SASB on Climate-Related Financial Disclosure

External Report

Five leading reporting organisations publish a new report towards their vision for a comprehensive reporting system.

Responsible Investment

Islamic Finance, ESG Integration and the SDGs: New Opportunities

Webcast

What are the opportunities to develop new ESG and SDG-aligned Islamic finance products?

Cutting through ESG Jargon

Infographic

Want to be a responsible investor? Step one, learn how to cut through the jargon

How Institutional Investors Determine their ESG Integration Strategies

Video

Global survey revealing insights from close to 350 institutional investors in 16 countries

2020: The Year Sustainable Islamic Finance Scales?

Article

7 reasons why 2020 could be the year Islamic finance scales, with Malaysia as one of the key players benefiting.

Which ESG Ratings Should Companies Benchmark Their Practices Against?

Infographic

What are the top 10 ESG ratings out there, according to sustainability professionals?

Driving ESG Investing in Asia – the Imperative for Growth

External Report

An overview of ESG investing in Asia and tips on how investors can increase their ESG investing efforts.

Comparing Banks in ASEAN: How Well Do They Perform on Responsible Banking?

External Report

How well do the top 34 banks in ASEAN perform in terms of corporate governance and ESG integration?

Responsible Investing: Looking for new ways to invest in social enterprises

Article

Responsible Investing: Looking for new ways to invest in social enterprises

Resources

Sustainability Reporting Guide (2nd edition)

Report

Newly-launched by Bursa Malaysia, the second edition of the Sustainability Reporting Guide provides guidance on how to embed sustainability in your organisation and identify, evaluate and manage your material economic, environmental and social risks and opportunities.

Sustainability Toolkit - Governance

Sustainability Toolkits

This toolkit provides further guidance to listed issuers on how to establish a governance structure in relation to EES risks and opportunities. It includes insights into the way the management of sustainability may be governed and organised within an organisation. To download a copy of this toolkit, please click here.

Sustainability Toolkit: Stakeholder Engagement

Sustainability Toolkits

Stakeholder engagement is a key step in identifying material sustainability matters, as well as being a critical contribution to an organisation’s sustainability performance and success. This toolkit provides guidance to listed issuers on how to conduct stakeholder engagement during and beyond the materiality assessment.

Sustainability Toolkit: Stakeholder Prioritisation

Sustainability Toolkits

To assist listed issuers in the process of stakeholder engagement, a template for stakeholder prioritisation is available here.

Sustainability Toolkit: Themes and Indicators

Sustainability Toolkits

The purpose of this toolkit is to assist listed issuers in understanding and determining the most appropriate method to collect, manage and report on the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) related to their material sustainability issues. To download a copy of this toolkit, please click here.

Guidance on Disclosures relating to Material Contracts and Prevention of Selective Disclosure of Material Information

Bursa Resources

Guidance on Disclosures relating to Material Contracts and Prevention of Selective Disclosure of Material Information

Bursa Malaysia's Enforcement/ Disciplinary Proceedings and Processes

Bursa Resources

The enforcement/disciplinary procedures and processes adopted are set out in the Business Rules and LR (collectively “the Rules”) and further supplemented under/via this ICON-DP.

Guidance on Disclosures in Notes to Quarterly Report

Bursa Resources

Guidance on Disclosures in Notes to Quarterly Report

E - Learning

Course List

Introduction To Corporate Governance And Global Principles Introduction to Sustainability Ethical Decision Making Corruption and Bribery

Introduction To Corporate Governance And Global Principles

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About the course

In the age of increasing scrutiny, company directors and officers must be aware of their duties. They must understand how to best manage their work practices for accountability purposes. The Role of the Board course includes a comprehensive analysis of the specific duties that companies have under the current laws.

Introduction to Sustainability

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About the course

This e-learning session seeks to help sustainability practitioners of all levels understand why sustainability is of growing importance to businesses, and how reporting can help businesses manage their key environment, social and governance (ESG) issues.

Ethical Decision Making

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About the course

This course is suitable for employees at all levels, using practical case studies to build an understanding of how ethical behaviour can be applied in the workplace. Focusing on ethical decision making, the course covers core principles which can help participants to make more ethical decisions in a wide variety of scenarios in the workplace.

Corruption and Bribery

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About the course

This 15-min course introduces what constitutes as bribery and corruption as defined by Malaysian law, specifically the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Act 2009.

Events

News

- FEB 222021
Bursa Malaysia: Moving the dial on ESG adoption
News
In Malaysia, there is growing acceptance and acknowledgement by industry leaders of the need for stronger ESG adoption.
- FEB 162021
Jaguar to switch to fully electric vehicle portfolio by 2025
News
Car manufacturing major Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) will stop producing petrol and diesel vehicles under its Jaguar brand by 2025, and will launch electric models of its entire Jaguar and Land Rover line-up by 2030.
- FEB 162021
Singapore government unveils 2021 budget with sustainability focus
News
Singapore will allocate a sizable part of its 2021 budget to a series of sustainability measures, aiming to help tackle the climate emergency.

Corporate Governance

Corporate Governance

Hearing from Digi: Reaping the Benefits of Diversity and Inclusion

Corporate Governance Trends to Watch in 2021

Four practical ways board can oversee risk management beyond COVID-19

Most Worrisome Risks for Companies in the Post-COVID World and What Companies Can Do to Remain Resilient

Effectiveness of Internal Audit Function: Thematic Review Findings and Key Takeaways

Speak Up Against Corruption: Employees Handbook for SMEs

Bursa Malaysia Launches #EqualityforEquity Campaign

Practical Steps to Address Section 17A

Sustainability

Business and Human Rights in Malaysia: Costs of Inaction and Starting Points for Malaysian Companies

Bursa Malaysia Sustainability Disclosure Review 2020: Key Observations & Recommendations

Top 10 Business and Human Rights Issues for 2021

Climate Change Boardroom Toolkit

How Is the Sustainability Reporting Landscape Changing?

IIRC publishes revised ˂IR˃ Framework

Bursa Malaysia: Sustainability agenda a key lesson from the pandemic

New Report by CDP, CDSB, GRI, IIRC, SASB on Climate-Related Financial Disclosure

Responsible Investment

Islamic Finance, ESG Integration and the SDGs: New Opportunities

Cutting through ESG Jargon

How Institutional Investors Determine their ESG Integration Strategies

2020: The Year Sustainable Islamic Finance Scales?

Which ESG Ratings Should Companies Benchmark Their Practices Against?

Driving ESG Investing in Asia – the Imperative for Growth

Comparing Banks in ASEAN: How Well Do They Perform on Responsible Banking?

Responsible Investing: Looking for new ways to invest in social enterprises

Resources

Sustainability Reporting Guide (2nd edition)

Sustainability Toolkit - Governance

Sustainability Toolkit: Stakeholder Engagement

Sustainability Toolkit: Stakeholder Prioritisation

Sustainability Toolkit: Themes and Indicators

Guidance on Disclosures relating to Material Contracts and Prevention of Selective Disclosure of Material Information

Bursa Malaysia's Enforcement/ Disciplinary Proceedings and Processes

Guidance on Disclosures in Notes to Quarterly Report

E - Learning

Course List

Introduction To Corporate Governance And Global Principles

About the course

Introduction to Sustainability

About the course

Ethical Decision Making

About the course

Corruption and Bribery

About the course

Events

Technology for Change Week Asia

The Malaysia Sustainability Leadership Summit 2021

Corporate Governance in China: What Investors Need to Know

News

Bursa Malaysia: Moving the dial on ESG adoption

Jaguar to switch to fully electric vehicle portfolio by 2025

Singapore government unveils 2021 budget with sustainability focus