Yinson GreenTech has signed a Memorandum of Cooperation with AEON CO. (M) Bhd and AEON BiG (M) Sdn. Bhd, to provide charging infrastructure across AEON and AEON BiG shopping outlets in Malaysia and introduce e-mobility leasing solutions for Aeon Group’s logistics fleet.
Under the agreement, YGT aims to deploy its chargEV chargers complete with value-added services such as customer care and loyalty programmes. It also aims to deploy a charging hub for AEON’s and AEON BiG’s future logistic fleet of electric vehicles and manage it under its comprehensive EV leasing solutions programme.
These services are introduced as part of the AEON Sustainability Charter which is expected to enhance the overall efficiency of AEON and AEON BiG malls while benefiting their retail customers with EV charging services.
Yinson Executive Vice President of Technology and New Ventures Eirik Barclay commented, “Yinson’s goal is to help businesses accelerate the transition to a net zero environment. Today, we mark another milestone in our efforts to mitigate the effects of climate change as we partner with one of Malaysia’s leading shopping malls, AEON, who has developed a robust sustainability roadmap for its business. Together, we aim to implement green technologies that will bring Malaysia a step closer to realising its goals for a cleaner future.”
Yinson Senior Vice President Electromobility Ruslin Tamsir said, “With 28 AEON Malls, 34 AEON Stores and 21 AEON BiG outlets, AEON has the largest retail footprint in Malaysia and we want to be part of the first and largest Retail EV Charging Network Ecosystem in Malaysia.”
Managing Director of AEON BiG, Sheikh Farouk Sheikh Mohamed said, “This partnership with YGT will enhance the value proposition of AEON BiG to our customers by integrating a sustainable mobility ecosystem in their shopping experience. Together with AEON, we believe such cooperation with YGT will deliver a sustainable impact within the communities we operate.”
YGT’s strategic investments currently include advanced hydrofoil systems for electric vessels, e-bike and swappable batteries, autonomous and robotic technology, autonomous systems for electric vehicles, marine energy storage solutions and electric vehicle charging solutions
