On January 30th, 2024, UCSI hosted an event at Le Quadri Hotel focused on the growing importance of ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) principles for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Malaysia. The event commenced with a keynote address from Distinguished Professor Tan Sri Zakri Abdul Hamid, followed by an impactful introduction from UCSI’s Vice President for Group Sustainability, Mr Leong Sat Sing.
The panel featured subject experts and experienced ESG adopters who shared valuable insights.The event included a panel discussion with industry leaders namely, Ms Emily Oi (Business Council for Sustainable Development), Ms Tan Zhi Ying (United Nations Global Compact for Malaysia and Brunei), Mr Lim Chee Yoong (Thumbprints UTD Sdn Bhd) and Mr John Loh (Emerging EPC Sdn Bhd). The conference concluded with a presentation on the Simplified Guide to ESG Reporting for Supply Chain, by Mr Al Fadzriq (Capital Markets Malaysia). It was a valuable opportunity for attendees to gain knowledge and guidance on ESG principles and reporting.
