Analyzing the Stagnant Score After analyzing disclosure gaps across a broad sample of Malaysian PLCs, a clear pattern emerges: the most common misses are not caused by a lack of ESG initiatives, but by disclosure quality. Companies often invest heavily in sustainability without knowing which actions actually move the score. Gap 1: The “Strategy” Disclosure […]
Fair Pay: Getting it Right for ESG Success
We compare how FTSE Russell and S&P Global assess various aspects of fair pay within their ESG ratings methodologies. By highlighting the key differences in their approaches to minimum/living wage, equal pay, and executive remuneration, this article seeks to enhance understanding of these critical social indicators and their significance in ESG evaluations.
FTSE4Good Criteria Decoded for Malaysian Companies
Unlock the secrets of the FTSE4Good Index. Learn what ESG standards mean for Malaysian companies, how to meet the criteria, and key strategies to attract responsible investors and boost your business’s market visibility.
Navigating the ESG Ratings Maze: A Guide for Malaysian PLCs
While ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ratings aim to make it easier to compare the non-financial performance of different companies, the same company can receive different ratings from different agencies.
Anti-Corruption Governance and ESG Ratings
Ratings agencies assess companies’ anti-corruption efforts through various criteria, focusing on the strength of their governance framework. To achieve strong ESG ratings, companies must demonstrate a commitment to best practices.
Malaysia ESG Timeline for Listed Companies
Malaysia has rolled out significant enhancements to its ESG disclosure requirements, aligning with the new National Sustainability Reporting Framework (NSRF) and ISSB standard. Are you fully prepared for the enhanced disclosures and new climate-related requirements?
Waste Management and ESG
Within the ‘E’ of ESG, waste management plays a pivotal role, and how companies address this issue is closely scrutinized by sustainability ratings agencies.
ESG and the Data-Driven Enterprise
ESG principles are more than just a compliance requirement; they’re a catalyst for businesses to become truly data-driven.
The Business Case for Sustainability in Malaysian SMEs
Discover how Malaysian SMEs can tap into new markets, reduce their environmental impact, and align with the nation’s Sustainable Development Goals.