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Jom Transform Sustainability Accelerator Programme (SAP) 2.0 Programme Highlights
Empowering Malaysian SMEs to Go Green with UOB &
Bursa Malaysia
On May 2025, UOB Malaysia launched the Sustainabillity Accelerator Programme 2.0 (SAP 2.0) in collaboration with Bursa Malaysia. This initiative aims to support Malaysian businesses in their ESG journey by providing access to disclosure tools, decarbonisation solutions, and expert insights across industries. The launch event brought together 160 attendees, reflecting strong interest and commitment from the business community. Key partners such as Bursa Malaysia, DHL, and Control Union played a pivotal role in offering solutions ranging from emissions reporting and green logistics to certification and assurance. Attendees heard from ESG leaders and solution providers on actionable strategies to reduce emissions, enhance reporting, and future-proof their operations for a sustainable economy.
Welcome address by Ng Wei Wei, CEO of UOB Malaysia
Ng Wei Wei and Datuk Fad’l Mohamed, launch of Collaboration with Bursa Malaysia
ESG Assurance and Certification by Control Union, Supun
Green Logistics Solutions by DHL, Sharon Ooi, Area Sales Manager
ESG Made Accessible: Boosting Survivability, Competitiveness & Resilience. Moderated by Ms. Mok Fan Wai (Control Union), Mr. Supun Nigamuni (Control Union), Ar. Zulkifli Zahari (MAESCO), Mr. Jasper Wong Soong Ling (UOB Sector Solutions Group), Calvin Oh Chee Long (DHL Malaysia) (From left to right)
Lowering Emissions & Energy Consumption via UOB U-Series Solutions, Jasper Wong, MD, Head of Construction & Infrastructure, Sector Solutions Group at UOB
Overview of UOB Sustainability Accelerator 2.0 by UOB Malaysia, Dr. Ken Yeoh, Senior Vice President, Corporate Sustainability & Governance at UOB Malaysia
Evolving Sustainability Reporting Requirements for Malaysian Businesses & Demonstration of CSI ESG Data Platform by Bursa Malaysia, Wong Hui Yin, Senior Vice President, Index & Sustainable Business at Bursa Malaysia
Jom Transform Sustainability Accelerator Programme (SAP) 2.0 Programme Highlights
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