Prasarana Recognised In UNGCMYB ESG Select List

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 17 (Bernama) -- Prasarana Malaysia Berhad, the nation’s leading public transport operator, has received recognition in the inaugural Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Select List organised by the United Nations Global Compact Network Malaysia and Brunei (UNGCMYB).

Through the recognition, Prasarana was named a 3-Star Lister for excellence in three key categories — ESG Trailblazer, Purposeful Partnership and North Star ESG Target Setting — reflecting the company’s continued commitment to comprehensive and high-impact sustainability practices.

Its Health, Safety, Security, Environment and Sustainable Development chief officer Idzqandar Abu Bakar said the recognition reflects the consistent implementation of the group’s sustainability agenda in line with the Prasarana Sustainability Blueprint, encompassing environmental, safety, social and governance aspects in an integrated manner.

He said the recognition was assessed based on the efforts and achievements of several strategic initiatives implemented by Prasarana, including the deployment of the Traction Energy Recovery System (TERS) for the Shah Alam LRT Line project, which is expected to commence operations in the future, aimed at improving energy efficiency and reducing carbon emissions.

“In addition, the company’s continued commitment to the inclusion of persons with disabilities (PwD) in the delivery of public transport services was also among the key elements evaluated,” he said in a statement here today.

Idzqandar said the establishment of the Prasarana Vendor ESG Hub was also identified as one of the main factors contributing to the recognition.

He said the digital platform is among the earliest initiatives in the public transport sector developed specifically for the use of Prasarana’s vendors and suppliers, providing access to sustainability learning as well as self-assessments of ESG maturity, readiness and risk.

“As a complement, Prasarana also guided 30 selected vendors through a three-day intensive training programme focusing on the development of action plans and the setting of ESG targets in accordance with their respective capabilities.

“This approach not only strengthens vendors’ ESG capabilities, but also supports the management and tracking of Scope 3 emissions, thereby enhancing overall supply chain resilience,” he said.

Idzqandar said Prasarana views the North Star ESG Target Setting recognition as proof of strong ESG direction-setting and target formulation, while the ESG Trailblazer and Purposeful Partnership recognitions highlight the company’s role in driving sustainability and expanding strategic collaborations.

The recognition in the UNGCMYB ESG Select List reinforces Prasarana’s position as a resilient and forward-looking organisation, with a focus on creating long-term value for customers, employees, strategic partners and the wider community, he said.

-- BERNAMA