Environment, social and governance (ESG) principles are non-negotiable for business continuity and success. How can businesses thrive while also making an impact? We cover the latest news and views in the ESG space.
Latest episodes
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18 min
When Nature Loss Becomes Financial Risk
More than half of Malaysia's commercial bank lending goes to sectors highly dependent on nature, making biodiversity loss and ecosystem degradation increasingly important financial…
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21 min
Does Malaysia's Energy Transition Budget Prioritise People?
Budget 2027 commits billions to flood mitigation, water infrastructure and grid upgrades, but does it add up to a coherent ESG strategy or just a collection of well-meaning measure…
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19 min
Can Private Capital Put Nature First?
Malaysia faces a significant funding gap in protecting its forests, wildlife and ecosystems, raising questions over whether private capital can play a larger role. On People, Plane…
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20 min
Malaysia’s Water Security Paradox
Malaysia may be rich in water resources, but a new study suggests that abundance alone does not guarantee water security, with Selangor ranking close to the bottom despite its econ…
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19 min
Is Malaysia Spending Enough on ESG?
Malaysia is preparing for Budget 2027, with climate resilience, clean energy and sustainability expected to remain important priorities. But beyond how much money is allocated, the…
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19 min
Can Property Firms Prove Their ESG Progress?
Knight Frank Malaysia says it made measurable ESG progress in 2025, from cutting energy consumption and improving recycling to strengthening emissions tracking and investing in its…
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17 min
Is Climate Anxiety an ESG Problem?
On People, Planet, Profit this week, we examine the growing problem of climate anxiety, particularly among young Malaysians worried about the future they will inherit. We speak to…
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20 min
Have We Normalised the Unacceptable?
Haze has returned to parts of Malaysia, reviving a problem that has persisted for decades despite repeated promises of action. But the bigger concern may be how easily societies le…
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19 min
Building a Sustainability-Minded Workforce
Sustainability and climate change reporting has become a mainstream element of doing business, but how prepared is our workforce to carry out these responsibilities? We discuss the…
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23 min
Can Countries Unite for Sustainable Development Beyond 2030?
The UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were launched in 2015 as a master blueprint of shared ambition for the international community covering 17 broad themes. However global…
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22 min
Stretching Every Drop: Rainwater Harvesting
Malaysia is blessed with abundant rainfall, but this could change amid shifting weather patterns induced by a warming climate. How prepared are businesses and households to deal wi…
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21 min
From SEEDlings to Social Enterprises
The Social Enterprise Education Lab (SEED.Lab) was set up in 2020 by Petronas and Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) to build foundational skills for social entrepreneurship in Malays…
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22 min
Are Boards Considering the El Nino Effect?
How prepared are boards to deal with the hotter, dryer weather from the Super El Nino this year? We discuss climate governance in corporate Malaysia and get a preview of the Nation…
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22 min
Red Alert: ASEAN's Haze Stress Test
The Singapore Institute of International Affairs has issued a red alert in its 2026 Haze Outlook report, indicating a high risk of transboundary haze this year exacerbated by the E…
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22 min
Proactive, Not Reactive: Consider an Industrial Strategy for Flood Management
Malaysia is bracing for a period of dryer, hotter weather as the El Nino cycle kicks in, but this doesn’t negate the annual flood risks that the country faces. What can be done to…
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20 min
El Nino and the Risks for Water Security
The world is bracing for a super cycle of the El Nino climate phenomenon this year that will bring hotter, dryer weather to Southeast Asia. What are the implications of El Nino con…
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19 min
What Would Make SAF More Affordable for Airlines?
Do the sky-high prices of jet fuel strengthen the economic case for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), which has long been touted as one of the main keys to decarbonizing air travel?…
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21 min
Counting the Cost of Carbon Emissions: An Engineer's Perspective
How prepared are Malaysian businesses to take on the obligation of carbon emissions reporting and reduction? I’ll be getting insights from Prof. Dr. Dominic Foo of University of No…
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23 min
EVs: The Imperfect Road to Net Zero
The Strait of Hormuz blockade and the ensuing supply shortages of fossil fuels have renewed interest in electric vehicles, especially in Southeast Asia. But is the EV agenda truly…
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22 min
Charting Malaysia's Climate-Aligned Development Pathway
Malaysia aims to reach high income status by 2030, but the development pathway needs to take into account the mitigation and adaptation needs of climate change. We speak to Muthuku…