By DayakDaily Team
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2: Sarawak Energy Berhad lit up the stage at the recent Forward Faster Sustainability Awards 2024, earning widespread recognition for its unwavering commitment to sustainability and ethical business practices.
Hosted by the United Nations Global Compact Network Malaysia & Brunei (UNGCMYB), the annual awards celebrate trailblazing initiatives that drive progress toward the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals.
This year, Sarawak Energy took home two prestigious accolades in the large company category, namely for ‘Climate Action (Non-Financial Institution)’ and ‘Finance and Investment’.
According to a press release, Sarawak Energy said these awards highlight the company’s strides in tackling climate change, including an impressive 73 per cent reduction in carbon emissions intensity between 2010 and 2022.
Sarawak Energy’s pledge to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 aligns seamlessly with its “Business Ambition for 1.5°Celsius” commitment made in 2020.
In addition, Sarawak Energy was recognised with the Partnership for the Goals, Pioneer Sustainable Development Action, Sustainability Awareness and Employee Engagement, SBTi Validators Recognition, and ESG START Engagement accolades.
Sarawak Energy Group chief executive officer Datuk Sharbini Suhaili said the company’s vision since 2012 has been to achieve sustainable growth and prosperity for Sarawak by meeting the region’s need for reliable, renewable energy.
“This foundation guides our sustainability journey, and our efforts align closely with the Sarawak Government’s Post Covid-19 Development Strategy (PCDS) 2030,” he said.
The event also celebrated the first cohort of 19 graduates from Sarawak Energy’s Certified Sustainability Manager Programme. This pioneering programme, co-certified by UNGCMYB and Monash University Malaysia (MUM), equips participants with vital skills in sustainability management, ensuring they meet their organisation’s performance objectives.
Recipients went onstage to receive their certificates from Faroze Nadar, Executive Director of UNGCMYB; Prof Stephen Boyle, Vice President, Education of MUM; and Dr Nafis Alam, Head of School of Business, MUM.
The handover was witnessed by Sharbini; Sarawak Energy’s subsidiary SESCO chief executive officer Lau Kim Swee; chief financial officer Tan Kok Kiong; and Senior Vice President for Corporate Services, Siti Aisah Adenan. — DayakDaily
