The Business Council of Sustainable Development (BCSD) Malaysia
The Business Council for Sustainable Development {BCSD} Malaysia is a CEO-led, action oriented, collaboration and advocacy platform. We convene Members and stakeholders in a safe pre-competitive collaborative space to develop tools, methodologies and to share best practice. We help embed sustainability into core business strategy and operations to create a competitive advantage for Members.
BCSD Malaysia strives to raise awareness, sharing knowledge and building capacity; advocate the case for sustainability as a business opportunity; bring a collective business voice to engage with policymakers and regulation authorities; initiate projects and programs in collaboration with stakeholders in Malaysia and Southeast Asia.
WBCSD’s Global Network Partner
The WBCSD’s Global Network is an alliance of more than 60 CEO-led business organizations worldwide. The Network, encompassing some 5,000 companies, is united by a shared commitment to provide business leadership for sustainable development in their respective countries and regions.
What we do
Raising awareness, sharing knowledge and building capacity
Enhance Member’s understanding of sustainable development and responsible business practices by providing information, training and workshops.
Advocate the case for sustainability as a business opportunity
- Monitor and share the development of global, regional and local trends, tools, methodologies and best practice that are relevant to Members.
- Identify risk and opportunities arising from sustainability trends.
Project and programme development
Initiate projects and programs in collaboration with stakeholders in Malaysia and Southeast Asia.
Policy Advocacy
- Bring a collective business voice to engage with policy makers and regulation authorities
- Monitor and share information on policies and regulations that are relevant to Member companies.
- Collaborate and contribute to policy and regulatory developments.
Our focus areas
Collectively, we advocate for action by partnering with governments, non-governmental and intergovernmental organisations.
Our areas of focus are:
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Circular Economy
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Cities & Mobility
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Climate & Energy
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Food & Nature
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People
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Redefining Value
Our people
The strategic direction and activities of BCSD Malaysia are directed by our Board, which consists of representatives from a number of our members. Directors are appointed with a standard tenure of two years. Following the set-up of the CLBG the new Board will be elected at the EGM in 2021.
The Board
Prof. Tan Sri Zakri Abdul Hamid
Company Director and Chairman of the Board
Tan Sri Zakri bin Abdul Hamid has had a distinguished career in science as a researcher, educator, administrator, diplomat and also as the former science adviser to the prime minister of Malaysia.
Emily Oi Yen Tse
Company Director
Emily possesses extensive experience liaising with local and international players within the climate change and sustainability field.
Emily Oi Yen Tse
Prof Dato’ Ir Dr A Bakar Jaafar
Company Director and Honorary Treasurer
Dato’ Ir Dr A. Bakar Jaafar, a Malaysian, is an engineer by profession, an environmental scientist by specialisation, and a maritime expert.
Stefanie Petra Johanna Braukmann
Company Director
Stefanie is a multi-lingual communications professional with an extensive background in promoting international company development overseas, specialising in corporate reputation transformation.
Roberto Benetello
Company Director and Founder
Over 25 years of experience in general management in various sectors, corporate sustainability, international relations, business facilitation and non-profit organisations.
