Opinion piece by Zakri Abdul Hamid, News Straits Time | September 4, 2023 On August 29, UCSI University established a new Centre of Excellence — the International Institute of Science Diplomacy and Sustainability (IISDS). The vision is to position the university as a leader in science diplomacy and sustainability for the betterment of Malaysia’s interests…
Every month, Baxter Healthcare (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd sends 120 dialysate bags to 4,000 patients who are undergoing peritoneal dialysis (PD) at home in the Klang Valley. The bags are made of PVC and filled with dialysis solution, which is essentially water with salt and other additives. The solution flows from the bag into the patient’s…
Over the next decade we need to unlock change in a way — and at a rate — that has so far eluded us. Creating a world in which more than nine billion people can live well and within planetary boundaries by 2050 will require leadership and perseverance across every part of society. Business has…
Since 1995, WBCSD has worked with members to deliver pragmatic solutions for sustainable action and to advocate for policy levers to support their implementation. Part of WBCSD’s work for actions on the climate change front includes the Business Manifesto for Climate Recovery, which focuses on the most urgent actions needed now to combat climate change.…
Mitigating climate change requires collective effort. In doing so, both industry players and individuals must play their roles effectively. Collaborations between political will and companies will bring Malaysia closer to carbon neutrality. According to Roberto Benetello, Company Director and Executive Director of Business Council for Sustainable Development (BCSD) Malaysia, Malaysia’s companies are committed to climate…
Making the circular economy model work requires not just business initiative but also government action, says Business Council for Sustainable Development Malaysia (BCSD Malaysia) executive director Roberto Benetello. The circular economy calls for systemic changes to the current economic model. It involves new business models such as resource sharing and product life extension, so materials…
The world faces three critical challenges: the climate emergency, nature loss and mounting inequality. The COVID-19 pandemic has illustrated that these challenges are interconnected, and that our systems are ill-prepared for shocks. As global risks continue to build, business leaders are rallying behind a bold and urgent transformation agenda developed by WBCSD. Vision 2050:…
In recent years, the link between human rights and the environment has gained increased traction, together with the escalating global expectations that businesses need to act responsibly to minimise their contribution to potential future climate change. The business case for the corporate sector to prioritize the right to a healthy environment is becoming part and…
How do we get 9.7 billion people to live well and within the boundaries of the planet 30 years from now? Considering that we are at 7.8 billion people now and are already struggling on many fronts, this question should trigger some anxiety. The current level of consumption in developed economies is made possible through…
BCSD Malaysia has partnered with LEARNTech Asia in organising a webinar titled Access to Jobs – Sustainability. As many Asian countries are committed to a more sustainable recovery and to a greener economy, new opportunities for ‘green jobs’ are becoming available. The purpose of this webinar is to offer an overview of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), job options…