Insight - Closer scrutiny on enhanced ESG theme

“Existing constituents that do not meet the enhanced climate requirements have been given a grace period till December, 2022, to comply. “Failing which, these public-listed companies (PLCs) risk being deleted from the FTSE4Good Bursa Malaysia index,’’ said Bursa Malaysia.

IT is a positive sign that 10 companies qualified for the FTSE4Good Bursa Malaysia index despite being evaluated under enhanced requirements related to climate change.

But it also puts the spotlight on existing companies on the index – whether they also meet these enhanced requirements.