UN Global Compact Network Malaysia & Brunei (UNGCMYB) Academy was officially launched by Deputy Minister of Entrepreneur and Cooperatives Development Saraswathy Kandasami.
The UNGCMYB Academy aims to be a leading provider of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) and corporate sustainability capacity building programs for businesses in Malaysia and Brunei. With a team of experienced trainers, facilitators and industry experts, the academy is dedicated to delivering engaging and impactful learning experiences that advance business resilience and sustainability performance.
The UNGCMYB Academy designs bespoke training workshops to meet the specific needs of participating companies and the broader private sector. It will further offer three signature programs to build sustainability capabilities across Malaysia and Brunei:
1/ ESG Start Program for SMEs
2/ Certified Sustainability Manager Program with School of Business – Monash University Malaysia
3/ Certified Sustainability Executive Program with Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
UNGCMYB signed two Memorandums of Understanding (MOU) during the launch event including one with Universiti Malaya, and another with Universiti Teknologi Malaysia. The event was attended by Karima El Korri, the United Nations Resident Coordinator for Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei Darussalam, as well as industry leaders, sustainability experts, and media.
In her speech, Saraswathy stressed the importance of integrating sustainable practices into business strategy, and the role of ESG and sustainability upskilling in Malaysia’s transition to a more sustainable future.
“The incorporation of sustainability practices in businesses is crucial for the growth and development of our economy. I encourage corporate and business owners to seize the opportunity to enhance their knowledge of sustainability practices and integrate them into their organizations by taking advantage of knowledge providers like the UNGCMYB Academy,” said Saraswathy Kandasami.
Saraswathy also commended the UNGCMYB Academy for its efforts in providing comprehensive and innovative sustainability programs to its members and clients. With seven years to deliver on the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, it is critical that Malaysian businesses take the actions needed to ensure a sustainable future for the nation.
“The UNGCMYB Academy offers innovative capacity building programs to corporates and SMEs, empowering them to develop business strategies that contribute to a more resilient and sustainable future for Malaysian and Bruneian companies.” said UN Global Compact Network Malaysia and Brunei Director of Academy Dr Sham Razak.
The UNGCMYB Academy has been launched with the support of Eco World Development Group Bhd (EcoWorld Malaysia), Tata Consultancy Services Malaysia (TCS Malaysia), and Rantau PR Sdn Bhd.
“At EcoWorld, we see sustainability as a constant journey – one that welcomes learning, collaboration and innovation for people to better understand and meet global ESG goals and aspirations. That is why we are proud to support the UNGCMYB Academy. We recognise the immense value it can bring to Malaysian organisations through the design of bespoke training programmes that are informed by industry best practices and local realities on the ground,” said EcoWorld Malaysia Deputy President And Deputy CEO Liew Tian Xiong.
“TCS believes that the youth will be the catalyst for this academic growth, and we like to partner with GLCs companies and Governments agencies to infuse this impactful sustainability knowledge amongst its workforces for economic success and global competitiveness,” said TCS Malaysia Country Head Jeevan Rajoo.
For more information about the UNGCMYB Academy and its services, please visit https://www.ungcmybacademy.org
