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June 14, 2024 Have you ever noticed supermarket products with labels like ‘save the earth’ or ‘eco-friendly’? These slogans might seem great, but they often hide a trick called greenwashing. When you’re shopping in today’s supermarkets, it’s common to encounter products adorned with labels or slogans like ‘save the earth’ and ‘eco-friendly’. However, without a […]

June 7, 2024 In today’s global marketplace, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) practices are no longer optional for businesses aspiring to thrive. For Malaysian Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), embracing ESG is essential to maintaining competitiveness, securing investment and ensuring long-term sustainability. As international regulations tighten, investor and client expectations rise and government commitments deepen,

May 24, 2024 Sustainability has evolved from a trend to a transformative force for businesses worldwide. According to a recent report from the Morgan Stanley Institute for Sustainable Investing, 85% of global companies are now prioritizing sustainability to create value. In the Asia Pacific (APAC) region, including Malaysia, over 60% of companies view sustainability as

May 17, 2024 CIC Capital Consultancy Sdn Bhd had encountered news recently that Malaysia Bar president, Mohamad Ezri Abdul Wahab, stated that the introduction of formal emissions-related national laws in Malaysia would elevate compliance with environmental, social and governance (ESG) requirements. He continued that as Malaysia continues to advance its ESG agenda, the synergy between

April 26, 2024 2024 will be the year that businesses start to take environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives seriously, demonstrating beyond a doubt that ESG is here to stay. According to the 2023 Schneider Electric Sustainability Survey, which surveyed approximately 4,500 business leaders across nine East Asian nations, including 500 respondents from Malaysia, a

February 23, 2024 As the Chief Strategy Officer at CIC Capital Consultancy, I find immense enthusiasm in addressing the pivotal intersection of gender equality and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles within our public sector consultancy. In the ever-evolving landscape of public sector consulting, the strategic imperative of incorporating gender equality within ESG frameworks resonates

February 21, 2024 ESG Investing has witnessed significant growth over the past decade, with professionally managed portfolios incorporating key ESG elements surpassing USD 17.5 trillion globally. The increasing interest in ESG factors among investors underscores the acknowledgement that environmental, social, and corporate governance issues can have a lasting impact on issuers’ performance. The public sector

February 19, 2024 ESG, encompassing environmental, social, and governance considerations, is a strategic framework that provides practical insights for decision-making. Its primary purpose is to manage risks related to climate sustainability, social impacts, and governance practices. A public agency’s adoption of ESG strategies involves prioritizing environmental resilience (E), community engagement in project planning (S), and

February 13, 2024 In the ever-evolving landscape of today, public sector organizations face the mounting challenge of not only meeting but surpassing the escalating expectations of their citizens. At CIC Capital Consultancy (CIC), under the visionary leadership of our Executive Director, Dato Seri Dr. Ahmad Jailani Muhamed Yunus, our seasoned public sector consultants play a