UEM Sunrise Berhad has inked MOUs with Petronas and Gentari Sdn Bhd on potential opportunities for collaboration in the adoption of renewable, green energy, and mobility as well as forming intelligent, sustainable cities for the future.
“We are excited to work alongside like-minded entities such as Petronas and GENTARI towards a shared goal of achieving Carbon Neutrality by 2050.” said UEM Sunrise Chief Executive Officer Sufian Abdullah.
In the immediate term, the collaboration with GENTARI will explore the introduction of low-carbon solutions, specifically EV charging points, and an electric forecourt at UEM Sunrise facilities, as well as solar farms at UEM Sunrise lands.
On the long term the parties are looking at exploring in low carbon and nature-based solutions such as: Smart Green Energy Solutions and Renewable Energy – Implementing practical, clean energy solutions that will tackle climate change issues in stages. Circular Economy – Implementing a full cycle resource management by increasing recycling capacity and embodying the zero-waste concept. Sustainable technical and technology solution – Implementing new hi-tech development solutions that are resilient, environmentally, and user-friendly will create positive social change in the community.
Overall, the collective effort is expected to benefit the respective businesses’ sustainability goals and propel Malaysia into becoming a net zero country by 2050.
The collaboration is an integral part of UEM Sunrise’s continuous sustainability ambition based on its Sustainability Blueprint 1.0, which focuses on key aspects of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) by outlining a step-by-step approach towards a low carbon future by 2030, Ambition Zero by 2040 and Carbon Neutrality by 2050.
