Malaysian companies lead the way in ESG practices among Asean peers


PETALING JAYA: Malaysian companies still hold favourable environmental, social and governance (ESG) metrics among their Asean peers, says Maybank Investment Banking Group (Maybank IBG).

Of the 475 companies covered by Sustainalytics in the Asean-six markets, only 177 companies or 37% satisfy the filters requirements such as the low and medium ESG risk score, no or minimal controversies and medium or strong management, said Maybank IBG in its latest sustainability research report.

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