SHAH ALAM: Sirim Bhd aims to certify around 2,000 companies with environmental, social and governance (ESG)-related certification by the end of this year, as part of efforts to prepare local industries for global markets.
Sirim Group president and chief executive officer Datuk Dr Ahmad Sabirin Arshad said ESG certification is crucial, as its implementation will become mandatory by 2027.
“We’re encouraging industries to obtain ESG certification early, before it becomes compulsory.
“Currently, we’re building the platform to support this transition, and since the initiative was launched last year, 300 companies have already been certified,” he told reporters after the ‘Living ESG: Aspiration to Action’ forum at Sirim headquarters here yesterday.
He said Sirim is targeting to certify up to 10,000 companies by 2030, Bernama reported.
Ahmad Sabirin added that Sirim is committed to supporting Malaysian businesses across all sectors through customised training, resource development, and innovative ESG solutions.
This includes frameworks such as Sirim 55: ESG Advancement and Sirim 56: ESG Readiness, along with carbon reporting and training initiatives.
“Although ESG awareness is growing, it remains limited among many Malaysians, especially small and medium enterprises,” he said.
To address this, Sirim plans to develop more accessible educational materials and practical case studies to help businesses understand how ESG adoption can lead to long-term benefits.
