To empower businesses to meet sustainability goals and contribute meaningfully to national and global environmental objectives, SIRIM Bhd has launched the SIRIM ESG Holistic Ecosystem, a forward-thinking initiative designed to support and accelerate the Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) practices among Malaysian industries.
SIRIM Chairman Datuk Ir Dr Khairol Anuar Mohamad Tawi said the ESG Holistic Ecosystem would provide Malaysian companies with a comprehensive suite of ESG support services through SIRIM’s subsidiaries and business units: SIRIM QAS International, SIRIM Academy and SIRIM IR.
“The SIRIM QAS International offers 46 schemes aligned with ESG principles to support Malaysian industries in achieving sustainability goals.
“Key certifications include ISO 50001 for energy management system, ISO 37001 for anti-bribery management system and ISO 14001:2015 for environmental management system,” Khairol Anuar said, adding that SIRIM QAS also provides specialised certifications like the Eco-Labelling Scheme for environmentally friendly products, Social Responsibility Certification (IQNet SR10), Social Accountability (SIRIM 50), ISO 14067 for Product Carbon Footprint, RSPO Supply Chain Certification for sustainable palm oil practices and ISO 37301 for Compliance Management System.
Khairol Anuar highlighted that the new SIRIM 55:2023 ESG Management System is central to these offerings, designed to empower businesses to implement, measure and enhance ESG practices.
He said SIRIM Academy enhances ESG capacity building by providing specialised training and consultancy. Its key offerings include consultancy services in gap analysis, ESG Framework Development, and ESG Management System Documentation.
“The Academy also provides certification programmes for Certified Sustainability Professional, Certified ESG Management System (MS) Professional and Certified ESG Practitioner.
“As a recognised GRI Certified Training Partner, it offers certified courses in sustainable reporting, alongside public and in-house training for tailored ESG development,” he added.
Meanwhile, Khairol Anuar said SIRIM IR supports businesses with technical expertise in carbon accounting, energy audits, life cycle assessment, environmental assessment and monitoring, waste characterisation and other services to help companies assess and reduce their carbon footprints.
The launch of the holistic ecosystem for ESG in Malaysia was organised in conjunction with Majlis SIRIM Industri 2024. The event was graced by the Investment, Trade and Industry (Investment & Management) Deputy Secretary General Datuk Bahria Mohd Tamil.
Bahria said as global expectations for sustainable practices continue to grow, this initiative embodies the government’s commitment to supporting Malaysian industries as they integrate ESG principles into their operations.
“ESG is no longer an option but a necessity for businesses to remain relevant in today’s evolving landscape.
“Thus, I urge the industries to leverage on SIRIM expertise to realise their ESG aspirations” she said.
