Climate Reporting Compliance for Malaysian Enterprises
Meet Bursa Malaysia ISSB-aligned sustainability disclosure requirements
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Bursa Malaysia ISSB-aligned Sustainability Reporting
Malaysia has adopted ISSB-aligned sustainability reporting through amendments to the Bursa Malaysia Main Market Listing Requirements. The National Sustainability Reporting Framework (NSRF) provides a phased approach, requiring listed companies to make climate disclosures aligned with IFRS S2, with Group 1 (large listed issuers) beginning from January 2025.
Who must report
Group 1: FTSE Bursa Malaysia Top 100 Index constituents and companies with market capitalisation of MYR 2 billion and above, for financial years beginning on or after 1 January 2025. Group 2: Remaining Main Market listed issuers from 1 January 2026. ACE Market listed issuers from 1 January 2027.
Penalties
Bursa Malaysia enforcement actions including private reprimand, public reprimand, fines up to MYR 1 million, suspension of trading, and delisting. Securities Commission Malaysia may take additional regulatory action.
Frameworks
Key compliance deadlines
NSRF announced
The Joint Committee on Climate Change published the National Sustainability Reporting Framework, setting out Malaysia's roadmap for mandatory ISSB adoption.
Bursa Malaysia listing rules amended
Bursa Malaysia amended the Main Market Listing Requirements to incorporate mandatory ISSB-aligned climate reporting with a phased timeline.
Group 1 reporting begins
FTSE Bursa Malaysia Top 100 and large-cap companies (MYR 2B+ market cap) begin mandatory ISSB-aligned climate disclosures.
Group 2 reporting begins
All remaining Main Market listed issuers begin mandatory climate reporting.
ACE Market in scope
ACE Market listed issuers come into scope for mandatory sustainability reporting.
How Avarni helps you comply
Enterprise-grade carbon accounting software designed for complex organisations and strict regulatory requirements.
Scope 1, 2 & 3 Emissions
Comprehensive emissions calculation across your entire value chain, with AI-driven factor selection.
Framework Reporting
Generate reports aligned to TCFD, ISSB, CSRD, ESRS, and local regulatory frameworks.
Audit-Ready Outputs
Produce assurance-grade reports that satisfy auditor requirements and regulatory scrutiny.
1,000+ Integrations
Connect with your existing ERP, accounting, and procurement systems including Oracle, SAP, and Workday.
AI-Powered Analysis
CSIRO-backed AI engine automatically categorises and calculates emissions from complex datasets.
Real-Time Dashboard
Track your progress with live emissions data, compliance status, and supplier mapping.
Our Malaysia presence
Office Address
Level 25, Menara Maxis, Kuala Lumpur City Centre, 50088 Kuala Lumpur
Phone
+60 3-2178 5500
Our Malaysia Team
Our Malaysia team supports listed companies across the Bursa Malaysia ecosystem in preparing for mandatory ISSB-aligned sustainability disclosures, with particular expertise in palm oil, manufacturing, and financial services sectors.
“As a Top 100 constituent, we were in the first wave. Avarni's regional expertise meant they understood the specific challenges of measuring emissions across our plantation and manufacturing operations.”
Ahmad Razlan bin Ismail
Group Chief Sustainability Officer, Seri Mutiara Industries Bhd
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