Session 2:

Sustainable Development Goals

Our Modus Vivendi Contribution and
Adoption

mGBC SDG Taskforce 2022

 Sustainable Development Goals
The Sustainable Development Goals are a collection of 17 sustainable global
goals. The SDGs were adopted by all United Nations Member States.
The SDGs were adopted in 2015 in the United Nations General Assembly and
aimed to be achieved by the year 2030
 Sustainable Development Goals
Sustainable Development is defined as “meeting the needs of the present
without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.”

There are 17 global goals which are structured into 169 ambitious targets.

Sustainable Development Goals is the framework for organisations,

institutions, and governance to work towards a more sustainable world.

It is now 2022, 2030 is 8 years away, and we are still far from achieving the
global target of the Sustainable Development Goals. Being a part of, aligning and
contributing towards the SDGs is imperative to achieve the targets.
General Misunderstanding on the Sustainable
Development Goals

1. Only the government and the public sector are expected to

establish and implement strategies according to the framework.

2. Corporations, Businesses and Non Governmental Organisations

are not consequential to achieve the SDGs goals, thus are
spared from aligning to the Sustainable Development Goals.

3. Public is not relevant to the SDGs in terms of directly influencing

the outcome of the target goals.
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1. SDGs are not legally binding, governments of the United Nation
member countries are expected to take ownership and establish
national frameworks for the achievement of the 17 Goals by
2030.

2. Member countries are responsible for pursuing and reviewing the

progress made in implementing the SDGs

3. Economic Planning Unit (EPU) is the focal point for Sustainable

Development (SD) and is the coordinating agency on everything
sustainable development including the Sustainable Development
Goals (SDGs).

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 Malaysia and SDG

Renewable Energy

• Increased total renewable energy installed capacity from 6,069 megawatts in

2015 to 7,995 MW in 2020, largely, through solar and hydro.

• The Power Sector Development Plan 2020-2038, targets renewable energy

capacity at 31 per cent of the total installed capacity by 2025 and at 40 per
cent by 2035.

• Capping of coal power plant capacity in 2039 to be reduced by 39 per cent

compared to 2020.

• The Net Energy Metering (NEM) was introduced in 2016 to allow for
consumers to also be producers.
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 Malaysian Corporations and SDG
• Aligning with the SDGs benefits for-profit businesses by reducing
social, economic, and ecological risks.

• SDGs alignment raises its ESG rating and its appeal to customers
by being a sustainably responsible business.

• Good ESG rating will solicit sustainable investors, and makes it

easier to obtain green financing which are offered by financial
institutions.
 Malaysian Corporations and SDG
In December 2014, Bursa Malaysia and FTSE launched an Environmental,
Social and Governance (ESG) index FTSE4Good Bursa Malaysia Index for the
Malaysian market.

• Support investors in making ESG investments in Malaysian listed companies

• Increase the profile and exposure of companies with leading ESG practices
• Encourage best practice disclosure
• Support the transition to a lower carbon and more sustainable economy.

The FTSE4Good Bursa Malaysia Index constituents are selected from the top
200 Malaysian stocks in the FTSE Bursa Malaysia EMAS Index, screened in
accordance with the transparent and defined Environmental, Social and
Governance (ESG) criteria.
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 You and Sustainable Development Goals
You can play your part in contributing to our nation’s effort in achieving the
target of Sustainable Development Goals

Become part of the statistics to achieve relevant SDGs

For SDG 7 you can start with:

Help educate
Support local produce and industries (less energy for transport)
Use only what and when needed
Use energy-efficient appliances
Use public transport, cycle, walk
Repair, Reuse, Recycle, Repurpose
Plant trees and greenery
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1. No Poverty
• Support minimum wage
• Avoid businesses that exploit workers through low wages

2. Zero Hunger
• Advocate food rescue and reclamation.
• Consume sustainable local produce

3. Good Health and Well-Being

• Regular physical and mental health screenings
• Eat healthy and exercise.

4. Quality Education
• Contribute to scholarship
• Prioritize education.
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5. Gender Equality
• Advocate for equal wages at the workplace
6. Clean Water and Sanitation
• Utilize reusable water containers.
• Support water reclamation and sustainable water initiatives.
7. Affordable and Clean Energy
• Get off fossil fuels when possible. Take public transport, switch over to
“green vehicles”, and consume foods that use less energy to produce.
• Advocate the removal of fossil fuel use.
8. Decent Work and Economic Growth
• Purchase from and promote businesses that are fair-trade certified.
• Avoid brands that exploits their employees.
9. Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
• Support internet for all
• Connect local business and nonprofits with available resources
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10. Reduced Inequalities
 Educate yourself about the inequalities around you and determine how
you can help to get rid of them.
11. Sustainable Cities and Communities
 Join a community garden where food can be produced locally.
 Be a good neighbour, and an upstanding member of community
 Practice repair, repurpose, reuse and recycle. Shop preloved,
repurposed, and upcycled local clothes (bundle) or furniture.
12. Responsible Consumption and Production
 Use water and electricity efficiently as and when needed.
 Advocate circular economy
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13. Climate Action
 Understand climate change and take individual methods to curb its effects
14. Life Below Water
 Support sustainable fisheries and ocean operations.
 Do community water source clean-up operation to remove pollution and
trash.
15. Life on Land
 Become a treehugger. Plant trees and native flora to maintain/restore
biodiversity.
 Do community and clean up natural areas where possible.
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16. Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
 Educate yourself and react (appropriately) to situations of injustice.
 Sign Petition against injustice
17. Partnerships for the Goals
 Encourage the organizations you are a part of to take action for the
advancement of the Sustainable Development Goals.
 Support your city and community initiatives on the SDG’s.
 Sustainable Development Goals Current Trends

The current trends and buzzwords in Sustainable Development Goals which

reflects global attention to Environmental, Social and Governance challenges
Sustainable Development Goals Current Trends

Global
Depletion Threats Population
of
Resources Businesses Risk and Growth
Opportunities

Food
Inequality Security Climate
Change
Thank You

mGBC SDG Taskforce 2022