Sharpening the ESG focus: Understand Asia's key ESG developments in 2025

Day 2 of the Unlocking Capital for Sustainability (UCFS) Malaysia event will feature a forward-looking briefing session on emerging ESG trends and a documentary film on the waste crisis, designed to equip decision-makers with the tools and perspective to drive meaningful sustainability action.

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‍Session 1: Sharpening the ESG Focus 2025 Briefing– Malaysia

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The morning will begin with a technical deep dive into the fast-evolving ESG landscape across Asia, with a focus on Malaysia.

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Titled Sharpening the ESG Focus 2025, the session—led by Eco-Business—will provide participants with critical updates on ESG regulations, disclosure frameworks and strategies to integrate ESG into business performance.  

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With 2025 set to be a defining year, especially in the wake of COP29—the first-ever “Finance COP”—this session will highlight key trends in sustainable finance, climate tech and the rollout of ISSB standards.  

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Attendees will be equipped to engage confidently on ESG issues in an increasingly complex and dynamic environment.

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‍Session 2: WASTED Impact Documentary Screening

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In the afternoon, the agenda shifts from ESG frameworks to real-world impact with the screening of WASTED, Eco-Business’s award-winning documentary on the global waste crisis.  

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Updated to reflect the outcomes of the 2024 UN negotiations on a global plastic treaty in Busan, the film will offer a sobering yet inspiring look at Asia’s mounting waste problem.

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Through cinematic visuals and personal narratives, WASTED will explore the connections between waste, human health and the climate crisis—while also posing critical questions: Why are we wasting opportunities to solve this issue, and what can we do differently?

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The screening will be followed by an expert-led dialogue featuring industry voices and community leaders, who will explore policy gaps, infrastructure challenges and immediate actions to strengthen Malaysia’s waste management systems.

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Together, both sessions will offer an immersive and thought-provoking experience—one that sharpens ESG perspectives while encouraging participants to reimagine systems for a cleaner, more resilient future.

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This event is eligible for HRDC funding.