ESG compliance is crucial

ESG is essential: According to the Malaysian Cocoa Board, Malaysia exported RM7.82bil worth of cocoa in 2022. To continue growing exports, Malaysian producers in all sectors must ensure ESG compliance. — Filepic/The Star

THE proposed environmental, social and governance (ESG) guidelines to be launched this year – as announced by Invest-ment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz recently – are timely (“Malaysia unveils SDG Investor Map to champion ESG principles”, The Star, June 20; online at bit.ly/star_esg).

They are deserving of applause for supporting Malaysian exporters, ensuring ESG compliance, and enabling greater global market access through sustainable practices.