Kuala Lampur, Jan. 7 -- Malaysia is strengthening its sustainability agenda through a national sustainable framework and long-term transition plans. The government has committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 and raising the share of renewable energy to 70 per cent.

These commitments have accelerated the adoption of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices among listed companies, supported by regulators, government agencies, and financial institutions. Increasingly, however, policy attention is shifting beyond large corporations, with policymakers urging small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to play a more active role in the transition to a low-carbon and more resilient economy.

SMEs form the backbone ...