From left: PETRONAS Global Technical Solutions Sdn Bhd chief executive officer Annaliz Abu Bakar, UEM Sunrise chief executive officer Sufian Abdullah and PETRONAS’ head of clean energy solutions transition Shahrizal Yang Razalli.
KUALA LUMPUR: UEM Sunrise Bhd
has inked two memoranda of understanding (MoU) with PETRONAS Global Technical Solutions Sdn Bhd (PGTSSB) and Gentari Sdn Bhd respectively to explore opportunities for collaboration in the adoption of renewable, green energy and mobility as well as forming intelligent, sustainable cities for the future.
UEM Sunrise and Petroliam Nasional Bhd (PETRONAS)’ are moving towards a mutual goal of achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050; by leveraging each other’s technologies, expertise and resources to accelerate the adoption of renewable energy, green mobility, and smart sustainable cities in short, medium and long-term.
In addition, the partnership aligns with one of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 2030 (UNSDG), particularly goal number 17, “Partnership for the Goals”.
“We are excited to work alongside like-minded entities such as PGTSSB and Gentari towards a shared goal of achieving Carbon Neutrality by 2050. With our strategic partnership, I’m confident that we are heading in the right direction toward our goals.
“This will be a start to a mutually beneficial partnership that can bring long-term sustainable value for the communities we serve,” UEM Sunrise chief executive officer Sufian Abdullah said in a statement.
In the immediate term, the collaboration with Gentari will explore the introduction of low-carbon solutions, specifically EV charging points and an electric forecourt at UEM Sunrise facilities, as well as solar farms at UEM Sunrise lands.
In the long term, the MoU with PGTSSB will explore low-carbon and nature-based solutions.
