PETALING JAYA: Most plantation companies in Malaysia continue to show improvements in their environmental commitments, particularly in terms of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and water intensities, says Hong Leong Investment Bank Research (HLIB Research).
Based on a recent review of the sector’s environmental, social and governance (ESG) developments, the research house noted planters have intensified efforts to adopt and integrate ESG principles across their operations. Note that the oil palm plantation sector has long been linked to deforestation, GHG emissions, labour exploitation and land rights violations.
