Bursa, BoardRoom to boost ESG reporting

New Straits Times

26-05-2025

KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia has partnered with corporate and advisory services provider BoardRoom Group to scale adoption of the Centralised Sustainability Intelligence (CSI) solution.
The collaboration aims to drive wider uptake of the CSI solution among Malaysian public listed companies (PLCs), ultimately enhancing the quality and consistency of sustainability disclosures across the corporate sector.
According to Bursa Malaysia, the CSI Solution was developed to support Malaysia's transition to a low-carbon economy.
It enables companies — listed and non-listed — to streamline sustainability reporting.
Following its designation in March 2025 as the exchange's official sustainability reporting channel, the CSI Solution's disclosure module now supports the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) IFRS S1 General Requirements for Disclosure of Sustainability-related Financial Information and IFRS S2 Climate-related Disclosures under the National Sustainability Reporting Framework (NSRF).
Commenting on the collaboration, Bursa Malaysia chief executive officer Datuk Fad'l Mohamed said the exchange is committed to supporting Malaysian companies in their decarbonisation journey and lowering their climate impact.
He added that this commitment is reflected in the exchange's decision to make CSI reporting tools, aligned with IFRS S1 and S2, accessible at no charge to all publicly listed companies.
"Our collaboration with BoardRoom will extend the CSI Solution's reach.
"Leveraging Boardroom's established presence and sustainability advisory expertise in the corporate advisory space, we hope to support more companies in navigating evolving disclosure requirements and enhancing the quality of their sustainability reporting with greater confidence," he said in a statement.
Meanwhile, BoardRoom Group chief executive officer Angeline Aw said the company is proud to partner with Bursa Malaysia to scale the CSI Solution across the corporate sector.
She noted that this collaboration builds on the company's strong and long-standing relationship with the exchange, underpinned by its shared commitment to strengthening corporate governance and regulatory readiness.
"With our deep experience in serving public listed companies and expertise in sustainability reporting and advisory, BoardRoom is well-positioned to support clients in adopting the CSI Solution and producing impactful sustainability reports," she said.
Since its launch in June 2024, around 180 PLCs have onboarded onto the CSI Platform. All companies, not just PLCs but also mid-tier companies (MTCs) and small-medium enterprises (SMEs), are encouraged to adopt the CSI Solution to strengthen their sustainability journey.
By leveraging its comprehensive suite of services, including an emissions calculator, a supplier management module, and a range of complementary value-added services delivered through a network of ecosystem partners, businesses can enhance their environmental performance and drive long-term value.