ESG Disclosure, Reporting and Compliance - Sustainable Finance

This one-day programme is intended to provide banking and finance professionals with good knowledge and skills related to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) disclosure, reporting and compliance.

The programme covers the principles, frameworks, regulations and best practices associated with ESG considerations in business operations. Participants will gain practical insights into integrating ESG factors into corporate strategy, reporting mechanisms and compliance requirements to enhance transparency, accountability and sustainable performance.

Programme Outline

Learning Objectives

By the end of the programme, participants will be able to:

Describe ESG frameworks, standards and reporting guidelines
Explain regulatory requirements and compliance obligations related to ESG reporting
Identify best practices in ESG reporting and communication specific to Malaysia
Learn about stakeholder engagement and communication strategies for ESG disclosures

Programme Outline

Introduction to ESG in Malaysia
Importance of ESG in Malaysia's economic and social development
Regulatory landscape and key drivers of ESG reporting (Bursa Malaysia, Securities Commission Malaysia, etc.)
Overview of upcoming mandatory ESG reporting requirements
Key Frameworks and Compliance
Bursa Malaysia's Sustainability Reporting Guide: Requirements, key performance indicators (KPIs), and compliance strategies
Comparison of ESG reporting standards and guidelines: understanding GRI, SASB, and TCFD frameworks and their alignment with Malaysian regulations
Selecting appropriate frameworks for organisational needs and integrating international best practices with local requirements
ESG Risk Assessment and Materiality Analysis
Identifying ESG risks and opportunities
Conducting a materiality assessment considering Malaysian stakeholders and priorities
Integrating ESG considerations into risk management processes
ESG Data Collection and Reporting
Data collection methodologies and sources
Key performance indicators (KPIs) for ESG measurement
Reporting best practices and disclosure requirements
Regulatory Landscape and Compliance
Overview of ESG-related regulations and mandates
Compliance obligations for public and private entities
Reporting deadlines and requirements
Stakeholder Engagement and Communication
Engaging with stakeholders on ESG matters
Developing effective communication strategies
Addressing stakeholder concerns and feedback
Building trust and credibility through transparent communication
Real-World Examples and Best Practices
Analysing real-world examples of ESG reporting by Malaysian companies
Identifying best practices in communication and stakeholder engagement
Sharing experiences and challenges specific to the Malaysian environment

Case Studies and Discussions

METHODOLOGY

Lecture, case studies and discussions

Participant profile

Executives, managers, sustainability professionals, risk and compliance officers and anyone involved in ESG reporting and compliance from banks & financial institutions

Trainer

Cheah Wee Leong

Director, Investment Banking at the Asian Banking School

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Director, Investment Banking at the Asian Banking School

Cheah Wee Leong is the Director of Investment Banking at the Asian Banking School. He has more than 25 years’ experience working in the banking industry with local and foreign banks in various roles and capacities. A seasoned professional, Wee Leong brings with him broad experience as a former banker and management consultant.

Wee Leong started his career at Citibank in 1993 before joining US management consultancy firm Accenture in 1997. At Accenture, he was involved in managing large bank merger-integration, process re-engineering and transformation projects. He has worked in projects in various countries including Hong Kong, China, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, Mauritius and Saudi Arabia.

In 2003, Wee Leong joined CIMB as its Head of Operational Risk Management and led the implementation of the bank's operational risk management and Basel 2 - Operational Risk framework. Subsequently, he assumed various senior roles in Trade Finance, Regional Transaction Banking, Corporate Banking, Treasury and Markets division and Group CEO office at CIMB. His last role at CIMB was as Director, Group Strategy. He has been designing and developing courses and conducting training regularly (covering various topics) with the Asian Banking School since 2017.

Wee Leong holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from the USA and a Master of Business Administration (with distinction) from the Anglia Ruskin University, United Kingdom. He obtained training from Citibank Asia Pacific Banking Institute in Singapore in 1995. He is a certified Chartered Banker, Finance Accreditation Agency (FAA) Certified Training Professional and a holder of the “Certificate in Climate Risk” (awarded by the Chartered Body Alliance, UK) and PRINCE2 Foundation and Practitioner Certificate in Project Management. Wee Leong completed the “Leading the Sustainability in Transformation in Banking” programme with the Frankfurt School of Finance and Management (1 week course in Frankfurt, Germany) in October 2022.