Introduction

In today’s evolving business landscape, sustainability is no longer a choice— it’s an expectation. For companies listed on Bursa Malaysia, sustainability reporting is a vital part of demonstrating transparency, accountability, and long-term value creation. It is about more than compliance; it’s about telling a meaningful story of how a business impacts people, the planet, and the economy. As investors and stakeholders increasingly demand responsible action, organizations are stepping up—disclosing their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) efforts clearly and honestly. This includes managing climate risks by adopting green technologies and investing in renewable energy. These actions are now key indicators of progress towards long-term sustainability goals and are actively encouraged under Bursa Malaysia’s sustainability reporting requirements. To be effective, companies must align with both global standards and local frameworks, such as Bursa Malaysia’s Sustainability Reporting Guide and the Simplified ESG Disclosure Guide (SEDG). This integrated approach ensures businesses remain relevant, resilient, and responsive to their stakeholders’ evolving expectations. Ultimately, by embracing comprehensive and transparent reporting practices, Malaysian companies can strengthen stakeholder trust, stay ahead of regulatory changes, and build a more sustainable, future-ready economy.

Learning Objectives

• To explain the business case for embedding sustainability within organizational strategies.

• To provide an understanding of the Sustainability Reporting Guide and its alignment with Bursa Malaysia’s Listing Requirements (LR).

• To equip participants with knowledge of the Sustainability Reporting process and required disclosures.

• To enable organizations to establish systems and processes for effective sustainability reporting and stakeholder engagement.

• To support the development of sustainability strategies informed by stakeholder inputs and Sustainable Development principles.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Identify the benefits of Sustainability Reporting Guide (Guide)

• Improve awareness of relevant risks and opportunities connected to the company’s sustainability matters or issues

• Identify, prioritize and manage material sustainability matters

• Appreciate how sustainability can facilitate, support and drive corporate and societal value

Target Audience

• Sustainability & ESG practitioners

• Finance, risk, and governance professionals

• Internal auditors & compliance teams

• Strategy, operations, and transformation leaders

• Board members and senior management

• Consultants supporting sustainability reporting

• Anyone needing to understand IFRS S1 / S2 quickly and clearly Public Sector, Private Sector & Nonprofit Organizations

Key Contents

Module 1: Foundations of Sustainability Reporting

Module 2: Understanding The National Sustainability Reporting Framework (NSRF) – Rationale, Objectives, And Impact

Module 3: Sustainability Reporting Requirements by Bursa Malaysia

Module 4: Understanding The Alignment of Bursa Malaysia’s Sustainability Reporting Requirements to TCFD And IFRS, And Its Applications

Module 5: Organizational Transparency and Accountability – Ensuring Adherence to Bursa Malaysia’s Sustainability Reporting Requirements

Learning Assessment

The course is designed to be highly interactive, application-focused, and personalized so that participants walk away with practical sustainability reporting skills they can implement immediately. By integrating experiential learning, self-assessment, case studies, group discussions, and action planning, the program ensures lasting sustainable impact.