PM: Embracing ESG needs mindset change, not just regulatory compliance

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim launching the Asia ESG Positive Impact Consortium in Kuala Lumpur, June 20, 2024. Joining him are (from left) Star Media Group (SMG) chief executive officer Chan Seng Fatt, Philippine Daily Inquirer president and chief executive officer Rudyard Arbolado, Philippine ambassador to Malaysia Maria Angela Abrera Ponce, Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad, SMG chairman Tan Sri Wong Foon Meng, Indonesian ambassador to Malaysia Datuk Indera Hermono, KG Media chief executive officer Andy Budiman, and Sime Darby Property group managing director Datuk Azmir Merican. — GLENN GUAN/The Star

KUALA LUMPUR: Embracing environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices requires a shift in mindset and is more than just complying with regulations, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

According to Anwar, it is crucial to recognise that achieving net zero carbon emissions requires a collaborative effort involving the government, the private sector and Malaysians themselves.