Question 1

What is ESG reporting and why is it important for Malaysian companies?

Accepted Answer

ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) reporting is a framework for disclosing non-financial performance metrics. For Malaysian listed companies, it is mandatory under Bursa Malaysia's Main Market Listing Requirements (MMLR). ESG reporting helps companies demonstrate sustainability commitments, attract investors, and comply with regulatory requirements including IFRS S1 and S2 standards.

Question 2

What are IFRS S1 and S2 sustainability disclosure standards?

Accepted Answer

IFRS S1 (General Requirements for Disclosure of Sustainability-related Financial Information) and IFRS S2 (Climate-related Disclosures) are global sustainability reporting standards issued by the ISSB. They require companies to disclose material sustainability-related risks and opportunities, including climate risk assessment, GHG emissions, and transition plans. JRC provides IFRS-licensed training for Malaysian listed companies.

Question 3

How can JRC help with sustainability reporting in Malaysia?

Accepted Answer

JRC (Joshua Rayan Communications) has been Malaysia's trusted ESG advisory firm since 2002. We provide integrated and sustainability report writing, IFRS S1 & S2 training, double materiality assessments, GHG inventory and carbon accounting, climate risk advisory, and assurance readiness services for Bursa Malaysia listed companies.

Question 4

What is a double materiality assessment?

Accepted Answer

Double materiality assessment evaluates both how sustainability issues affect a company (financial materiality) and how the company impacts the environment and society (impact materiality). It is a key requirement under the European CSRD and increasingly expected by Malaysian regulators and investors. JRC conducts comprehensive double materiality assessments for listed companies.

Question 5

What awards have JRC clients won for sustainability reporting?

Accepted Answer

JRC clients have won numerous NACRA (National Annual Corporate Report Awards), ARC Awards, EDGE Billion Awards, and FTSE4Good Bursa Malaysia recognition. Our clients consistently achieve Gold and Silver awards for their integrated and sustainability reports, demonstrating excellence in corporate disclosure and ESG reporting.