ESG should drive rules, not just reports, says DPM


United stand: Fadillah (fifth from left) joining a group photo with representatives and delegates during the Asean Law Forum in Kuala Lumpur. — Bernama

KUALA LUMPUR: Asean’s pursuit of energy transition, sustainable water management and climate-­resilient infrastructure must be guided by environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles that extend beyond corporate metrics, says Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.

Fadillah, who is also Energy Transition and Water Transfor­mation Minister, said ESG should not be seen merely as a reporting tool for companies, but as a framework that shapes government regulations, institutional enforcement and market beha­viour.

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