Shaping a Sustainable Future

A panel discussion during the ESG Summit 2024 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. This year’s summit will take place on a regional stage, drawing delegates from across the region to network, explore, and learn. —FILEPIC

The Asia ESG Summit 2025 is set to be a landmark event bringing together leaders, policymakers, business executives, investors, and sustainability professionals to advance the ESG agenda across Asia.

As ESG increasingly defines how businesses operate, invest, and grow, the summit offers a timely platform to explore practical solutions, share regional best practices, and catalyze meaningful change.

The summit, which will take place from November 5 to 7 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, will serve as a powerful catalyst for knowledge exchange, policy influence, and corporate transformation.

Asia’s rapid economic growth, rich ecosystems, and investment in renewable energy place it in a unique position to lead the global sustainability movement.

Participants at the ESG Summit 2024 are tuning in to insights shared during a plenary session focused on sustainability. The upcoming Asia ESG Summit 2025 will further explore the region’s role in advancing a net-zero future, with a strong emphasis on actionable strategies to integrate ESG into business operations. —FILEPIC

The three-day summit will explore the region’s role in driving a net-zero future, with a strong focus on actionable strategies to integrate ESG into business operations.

Key topics include climate change mitigation, circular economy practices, renewable energy, diversity and inclusion, stakeholder engagement, and alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Attendees will gain valuable insights into ESG reporting, decarbonization strategies, and adapting to evolving regulations.

With a focus on long-term resilience and competitiveness, the summit will highlight how ESG integration can help organizations navigate complex regulatory landscapes, attract investment, and build lasting trust with stakeholders.

Delegates can tailor their experience by selecting from three thematic streams designed to address critical ESG areas:

• Stream One: Responsible investment and circular economy focuses on integrating ESG into investment strategies and sustainable finance, covering carbon pricing, renewable energy financing, and circular economy models.
• Stream Two: Climate and value chain decarbonization addresses net-zero goals by managing Scope 3 emissions, enhancing sustainability reporting, and tackling industry-specific decarbonization challenges with practical case studies and data strategies.
• Stream Three: Innovative cleantech and sustainable change showcases cutting-edge climate technologies like carbon capture and sustainable agriculture, featuring product demos, startup showcases, and investor networking to drive clean technology innovation.

The summit will also feature a host of prominent speakers from around the globe, including the Australian High Commissioner to Malaysia Danielle Heinecke; Bursa Malaysia Bhd group sustainability director Dr Hezri Adnan; Economic Research Institute for Asean and East Asia (ERIA) senior research fellow for innovations Dr Venkatachalam Anbumozhi; Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (Matrade) strategic planning division deputy director Edison Choong Wan Sern; Google Asia Pacific sustainability head Spencer Low; UN environment program finance initiative global policy co-lead Laura Canas da Costa; and World Bank Human Development senior economist Shakira Teh Sharifuddin.

Many more like them are poised to take the stage as well to share valuable insights.

The Asia ESG Summit 2025 marks the inaugural summit of the Asia ESG Positive Impact Consortium (A-EPIC), whose members include Star Media Group (SMG) of Malaysia, KG Media of Indonesia, and the Inquirer Group of Companies of the Philippines.

Organized by SMG, with Sime Darby Property Bhd as the Urban Biodiversity Partner, the summit offers opportunities to engage with thought leaders and decision-makers shaping the region’s sustainable future.

Join a growing community committed to building inclusive, resilient and environmentally responsible economies. To learn more or purchase tickets, visit https://conference.thestar.com.my/asiaesgsummit/