Malaysia
November 2025
World leaders gather in Belém, Brazil this month for the 30th UN Climate Change Conference (COP30). Amid rising geopolitical and economic risks, COP30 will be a test for the continued ambition of international climate objectives. This month, we’re dedicating PwC Insights to exploring the latest developments in climate issues.
Highlight
Environmental risks are reshaping operations and value chains, yet in Malaysia climate reporting still outpaces nature. As the economy rests on the stability of the financial sector, here are three actions to focus on to future-proof against climate and biodiversity risks. Read more
Featured
This year, many companies worldwide are filing their first EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) reports and adopting the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) standards. Companies gained value, beyond compliance, from three levers: leadership, technology, and strategy. Read more
Nature
Corporate conversations on climate, nature, and resources have flipped from why to how. As standards tighten, nature risk reporting is shifting from good practice to expectation. Our checklist helps you start taking action. Read more
Energy transition
The policy mix announced in Budget 2026—part regulation, part incentive—signals the government's commitment to advancing its sustainability agenda. Businesses who move first will shore up market position and hedge against geopolitical instability. Read more
Automotive
Our eReadiness survey finds electric driving is gathering pace, but infrastructure and supply remain bottlenecks for most markets across ASEAN-6. The fix is two-pronged: optimise cost at manufacturing stage and scale reliable charging infrastructure. Read more
Value creation
Deals live or die in due diligence. A focused, pragmatic approach to identify financially material impacts to sustainability matters from the outset can lift returns. Start early—the cheapest risk is the one you price in. Read more
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