People, Planet, Profit

The mantra for sustainable tourism is becoming more widespread among tourist hotspots around the world, on the back of heightened awareness of climate change and the ESG scrutiny. How are hospitality and tourism majors adapting to both the physical and consumer demands for sustainability? We discuss trends with Hannah Pearson of Pear Anderson, and hear from Club Med President Henri

Japanese carmaker Toyota has set a target of reaching carbon neutrality by 2050 across the vehicle life cycle. How is it rising to the challenge?We discuss Toyota's positioning in a rapidly changing automotive sector with Datuk Ravindran K. of UMW Toyota Motor.People, Planet, Profit is brought to you by UMW Toyota.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat

Carbon prices took a hit last year in voluntary carbon markets after the credibility of carbon credits came under question. What should businesses consider if they want to use carbon offsets as part of their net zero strategy? We speak to Alex Cox, Head of Climate Markets at ERM for his perspective.People, Planet, Profit is brought to you by UMW Toyota.Image Credit: Shutterstock.co

For businesses wanting to showcase their green credentials, getting certification in ISO 14001 in environmental management systems is a passport to international recognition. We speak to Darren Tang, CEO of Nexus Consultancy on the process and benefits of ISO certification.People, Planet, Profit is brought to you by UMW Toyota.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the corporate world embraces ESG in their business strategy, there’s also increasing attention on how climate change affects well-being and safety in the workplace. We discuss these themes with Dr. Abed Onn of the Academy of Occupational and Environmental Medicine Malaysia (AOEMM).People, Planet, Profit is brought to you by UMW Toyota.Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSe

The Bursa Carbon Exchange is set to offer its first locally-based carbon credits this year from the Kuamut Rainforest Conservation Project in the state of Sabah. What is involved in launching a successful nature-based carbon credit project and how should Malaysia leverage on its natural heritage to benefit from carbon trading? We discuss this sustainability and climate change speci

Does government inaction on climate change violate fundamental human rights? This question is being tested in courts around the world as the effects of climate change become more widely felt. The latest decision comes from the European Court of Human Rights, which earlier this month ruled that Switzerland had violated the human rights of Swiss women by failing to do enough to comba

According to the Waste Management Association of Malaysia, at the present rate the country risks running out of space for landfills by 2050. Waste-to-energy plants are being proposed as one solution to reduce the volume of waste being sent to landfills - but these aren’t without controversies. We discuss the benefits and risks of waste-to-energy projects with waste management spe

Carbon pricing is part of climate change policy 101 - but does it make sense for Malaysia's energy and environment context? We discuss the complexities of carbon pricing and considerations to take into account with our expert panel.People, Planet, Profit is brought to you by UMW Toyota.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Malaysian SMEs are increasingly being asked to provide ESG disclosures from global supply chain partners looking to achieve net zero emissions targets. To help SMEs stay competitive, Capital Markets Malaysia (CMM) issued the Simplified ESG Disclosure Guidelines (SEDG) last year that demystifies the disclosure process. We discuss the genesis and impact of the SEDGs so far with Navin