🌱 Advancing ESG in Manufacturing: Insights from Selangor Techsphere Summit 2026

On 16 October 2026, ESGAM Council Member Teh Chai Peng represented the ESG Association of Malaysia (ESGAM) at the Selangor Techsphere Summit 2026, contributing to discussions on the challenges manufacturers face in making critical ESG decisions.

During the panel session, “Pick Your Position: Five Tough ESG Decisions for Manufacturers,” the discussion explored the practical considerations behind sustainable manufacturing, including decarbonisation, transparency, responsible sourcing, environmental impact, and the balance between AI automation and workforce welfare.

💡 Key takeaways from the discussion included:
🔹 Transparency and data integrity are essential for building trust and supporting credible ESG progress.
🔹 Decarbonisation requires practical action, with industry-specific plans and collaboration among industry players.
🔹 Sustainability must be built into business decisions and budgets, rather than remaining just a statement in corporate communications.
🔹 AI and automation should go hand in hand with workforce readiness, ensuring that technology adoption supports productivity while investing in people and skills development.

The session reinforced the importance of turning ESG commitments into practical, measurable action that strengthens business resilience and long-term competitiveness.

ESGAM remains committed to supporting businesses in advancing ESG adoption through collaboration, knowledge sharing, and practical solutions.

Moderator : Diyana Mohd Amin, Founder, Dawn & Arc

Fellow Panellist:

Dr. Hema Surendranathan, Director, Sustainability & Climate Change Grant Thornton Malaysia; Dr. John Loh, Director of Operations & Strategic Development Sustainability & Digital Transformation; Jayasilen Sivapragasam, Head of Strategy & Marketing MM Century & Ts. Dr. Nurul Muiz Murad, Chief Executive Officer, Malaysia Steel Institute (MSI)

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