Explore the refreshed ESG Jumpstart Portal, developed by the JC3 SME Focus Group and now seamlessly integrated into CGC’s imSME platform. With its modern look, intuitive navigation, and user-friendly design, the portal delivers a streamlined experience for SMEs. It offers curated ESG resources, step-by-step guides, self-assessment tools, and direct access to green financing—making sustainability adoption simpler, smarter, and more actionable. This showcase demonstrates how the portal jumpstarts the ESG journey, helping SMEs take confident steps toward a greener future with clarity and ease.

Malaysia has seen a rise in flood events in recent years, posing significant challenges to communities and businesses alike. As such events become more frequent and severe, there is an urgent need for proactive adaptation measures beyond public flood mitigation efforts. Recognising this, Bank Negara Malaysia has reoriented its Disaster Relief Facility into the Relief and Adaptation Facility (RAFt), to promote small and medium enterprises' (SMEs) flood preparedness and business resilience against floods. With this shift, RAFt goes beyond recovery and financial relief, empowering SMEs to adapt, endure, and thrive in the face of climate change.

Overview

SMEs can expect to gain clarity on how climate-related regulations, market trends, and ESG expectations are reshaping business operations. The session highlights sustainability as a strategic advantage, not just a compliance requirement, offering insights into how SMEs can stay competitive and resilient in a low-carbon economy.

Speakers will share practical strategies and mindset shifts needed to kickstart or accelerate climate action. SMEs will leave with a better understanding of available support, emerging opportunities, and the importance of integrating sustainability into core business decisions.

Moderator

Ahmad Haniff Jamaludin, Deputy Director, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM)

Panellists

1. Dr. Wong Wai Khuen, Senior Principal Assistant Director, Ministry of Investment, Trade & Industry, Malaysia (MITI)
2. Leong See Meng, Director of Origination & Listing, Bursa Malaysia
3. Azizi Mustafa, Chief Executive Officer, Malaysian Industrial Development Finance Berhad (MIDF)
4. Datuk Wira Lim Chiun Cheong, Chairman, Industry and ESG Committee of the Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Malaysia (ACCCIM)

This session will provide a practical walkthrough of key tools developed to support the implementation of the Simplified ESG Disclosure Guide (SEDG) for SMEs in supply chains.

Participants will be introduced to the Simplified GHG Emissions Calculator, which helps SMEs identify their major emission sources in line with the ‘Emissions’ disclosure requirements of the SEDG. The calculator enables businesses to estimate both absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, as well as emissions intensity per unit revenue — using data readily available from their operations.

The session will also highlight the SEDG Adopter Programme, which equips companies, financial institutions, and industry partners with guidance and resources to facilitate SEDG implementation across their supply chains, fostering greater assurance in ESG reporting.

Speaker: Farina Farid, Head of Communications, Capital Markets Malaysia (CMM)

Overview

Participants will gain sectoral insights from a report commissioned by Alliance Bank on Malaysian SMEs navigating the ESG landscape, highlighting their challenges and assistance needed, as well as discussion on available support (e.g. grants, financing, adaptation products) provided by ecosystem partners, for SMEs to embark on sustainability journey.

Moderator

Edey Suresh, Board Director at Large, UN Global Compact Network Malaysia & Brunei (UNGCMYB)

Panellists

1. Roy Heong, Chief Sustainability Officer, Alliance Bank Malaysia Berhad
2. Teresa Wong, Chief Risk Officer, Zurich General Insurance Malaysia
3. Syed Kamal Muzaffa, Director of Sustainability Division, Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA)

Overview

This session explores the real experiences of Malaysian SMEs as they navigate the uncertainties, obstacles, and opportunities of climate transition, highlighting the importance of building business resilience. It highlights how leveraging ecosystem support can enhance SME bankability and readiness to decarbonise, drawing on success stories and lessons learnt from both SMEs and ecosystem partners.

Moderator

Azmir Abdullah, Regional Head, Sustainable Finance, Group Commercial & Transaction Banking, CIMB Group Berhad

Panellists

1. Dr. John Loh, Co-Founder, Emerging EPC Sdn Bhd
2. Harith Green Carpenter, Founder, The Green Factory
3. Chan Sow Keong, Co-Founder / CEO, Green Lagoon Technology Sdn Bhd
4. Nomis Sim Siang Leng, Group Managing Director, Unitrade Industries Berhad

At the JC3 SFG Climate Conference for SMEs, Generali Insurance Malaysia will present the latest enhancements to the SME Loss Prevention Framework (SME LPF)—a digital tool developed in collaboration with UNDP’s Insurance and Risk Finance Facility. Initially designed to help small businesses build resilience against flood risks, the framework offers practical, data-driven guidance tailored to SMEs, and is in its next iteration with a key enhancement of a new Fire risks module.

The enhanced SME LPF now includes:

• A Loss Prevention Action Plan: A step-by-step guide and downloadable toolkit to help SMEs reduce risks and recover quickly.
• A new Fire Risk and Prevention module: Covering 19 trade occupations, it identifies top fire hazards and provides targeted preventive actions.
• Improved Risk Classification: Updated with five years of claims data, the tool now offers more accurate flood risk assessments based on location.

Hosted on Generali Malaysia’s website, the SME LPF empowers businesses with actionable insights to protect their operations in the face of climate challenges and other risks.

Speaker: Haris Abdul Rahim, Vice President – Products, Generali Insurance Malaysia Berhad

Overview

An overview of Malaysia’s Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act (EECA) 2024 and its business implications, with practical guidance for SMEs to reduce GHG emissions and manage costs through sector-specific examples and step-by-step solutions.

Speaker

Ahmad Firdaus Kamarazaman, Deputy Director, Energy Efficiency and Conservation, Energy Commission Malaysia (ST)

Moderator

Chow Sheng Wai, Chief Sustainability Officer, Hong Leong Bank Berhad (HLB)

Panellists

1. Ar. Zulkifli Zahari, President, Malaysian Association of Energy Service Companies (MAESCO)
2. Zakiah Mat Esa, Chief Sustainability Officer, Small Medium Enterprise Development Bank Malaysia Berhad (SME Bank)
3. Peter CW Tan, President, Malaysian Air-Conditioning & Refrigeration Association (MACRA)

Overview

An overview of the green certification landscape for SMEs, including avenues to pursue green certifications and the available support available in the market. The session will also highlight the importance of responding to market expectations (internal and external) and benefits of obtaining green certifications.

Moderator

Mohd Sunny Tan Bin Mohd Saiful Tan, Deputy Director, Knowledge & Learning, Public Bank Berhad

Panellists

1. Mohamed Ridza Mohamed Abdulla, Managing Partner, Mohamed Ridza & Co (MRCO)
2. Angus Salim bin Salleh Amran, Group Chief Sustainability Officer, RHB Bank Berhad (RHB)
3. Sabihah Saleh, Director of Green Growth Division, Malaysian Green Technology and Climate Change Corporations (MGTC)
4. Kamini A/P M. Sooriamoorthy, Section Head and Principal Auditor, SIRIM QAS International, SIRIM Berhad
5. Syazly Salleh, Business Development Manager, Sustainability & Climate Change, Bureau Veritas Certification (Malaysia)