Bursa Malaysia launches platform for mandatory ESG reporting

KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia Securities Bhd today unveiled the Bursa Malaysia ESG Reporting Platform, which will act as a repository for disclosures conforming to the prescribed format mandated under Bursa Malaysia’s enhanced sustainability reporting requirements introduced on Sept 26, 2022.

Bursa Malaysia chief regulatory officer Julian Hashim said the exchange is implementing the enhanced sustainability reporting requirements for listed issuers in a phased approach, accompanied by supporting user guides and illustrative toolkits.