11–12 November 2026

2nd Annual ESG & Sustainability Summit

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The 2nd Annual ESG & Sustainability Summit: Industry 5.0 & Mega Projects brings together leaders from government, finance, engineering, energy, infrastructure, and corporate sectors to explore how ESG is shaping the future of large-scale industries and mega projects.

As ASEAN accelerates its transition toward sustainable growth and net-zero ambitions, organizations must integrate ESG into investment decisions, project development, governance, and operations.

Through keynote sessions and industry panels, the summit will examine sustainable finance, decarbonization, ESG governance, digital technologies, and ESG integration across the lifecycle of major projects, driving practical strategies for sustainable business transformation.

Events Schedule

Time

Programme

CONFERENCE DAY 1

8:30 a.m.

Registration & Refreshment

9:00 a.m.

Guest of Honour: Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) — Invited

Keynote Address: ASEAN’s ESG Pathway: Policy, Accountability & SDG Alignment for Industrial Transformation

9:30 a.m.

BOARDROOM PANEL : From ASEAN Commitments to Corporate Reality: From Policy to Boardroom: ESG as a Strategic, Financial & Operational Imperative.

Translating Policy into Corporate Strategy

  • How ASEAN and national ESG policies are reshaping corporate strategy and governance
  • Board accountability, compliance expectations, and long-term business planning in high-impact sectors

Financing the ESG Transition

  • The role of banks and investors in supporting decarbonisation and sustainable growth
  • How organisations can strengthen ESG positioning to become more investment and finance ready

ESG Across the Value Chain

  • Integrating ESG into operations, procurement, supply chain, and risk management
  • Bridging the gap between boardroom strategy and on-ground implementation

Innovation, Technology & Measurable Outcomes

  • Leveraging AI, digital traceability, and carbon management technologies for ESG performance
  • Using data-driven approaches to measure, monitor, and improve sustainability outcomes

PANELIST

Moderator

To Be Announced

Speaker

Ong Jee Lian

Group Chief Communications & ESG Officer | GAMUDA Berhad

Satpal Singh Dhillon

Chief Corporate Strategy & Sustainability | PLUS Malaysia

To Be Announced

10:30 a.m.

Coffee & Networking Break

11:00 a.m.

PANEL 1: Decarbonizing ASEAN’s Industrial Backbone: Transition Pathways for EPC, O&G, Manufacturing & Plantations

  • How hard-to-abate sectors can meet national and global climate expectations while maintaining profitability and operational continuity.
  • Industrial Net-Zero Roadmaps:
    What realistic transition pathways look like for EPC, O&G, and manufacturing in ASEAN.
  • Energy Mix, Electrification & RE Adoption:
    Balancing renewables, energy efficiency and reliability challenges for industrial operations.
  • Balancing Cost, Competitiveness & Carbon Pressure (CBAM):
    Staying export-competitive as CBAM and supply chain Scope 3 expectations tighten.

PANELIST

Moderator

To Be Announced

Speaker

DR. SURINA ISMAIL

Chief Sustainability Officer | IOI Corporation Berhad

ABDULMUIZ AZIZ

Senior Vice President | PEMANDU Associates

To Be Announced

12:00 p.m.

PANEL 2 : Sustainable Finance & ESG Investment: Funding the Transition from Boardroom to Bottom Line

This session covers ESG-linked loans, transition financing and green bonds, highlighting how financial institutions evaluate ESG readiness and allocate capital; explores investor confidence, disclosure and governance by linking transparency, reporting and ethical governance to financial resilience; outlines how corporates can de-risk ESG projects through proper data, GHG baselines, KPIs and clear roadmaps to secure financing approval; and examines public-private financing models where governments, banks and industries co-fund decarbonization in ASEAN.

PANELIST

Moderator

Shu Xuan Tan

Sustainable Finance Analyst | Institute for Energy Economics & Financial Analysis (IEEFA)

Speaker

Radzuan Tajuddin

Consultant, World Bank Group Malaysia (Green Taxonomy and Carbon Market Development) | The World Bank

Azizul Rahman

Chief Risk and Sustainability Officer | DRB‐HICOM Berhad

Sheriffah Noor Khamseah Binti Dato Syed Ahmad Idid

Innovation and Nuclear Power Advocate and Consultant | Venture Capital and innovation

1:00 p.m.

Lunch Break

2:30 p.m.

PANEL 3 : ESG Disclosure, Supply Chain Transparency & CBAM Readiness: Building Trust Through Data, Reporting & Accountability

This session explores how companies can strengthen ESG reporting, manage supply chain emissions, meet CBAM, ISSB, and TCFD requirements, and ensure investor, regulator, and stakeholder confidence; addresses supply chain challenges and the new reporting reality, including collecting, verifying, and managing supplier emissions data; and highlights digital traceability and ESG assurance through AI, IoT, blockchain, and audit mechanisms for credible reporting.

PANELIST

Moderator

To Be Announced

Speaker

NIZAM RICHARD

Climate & Sustainability Assurance Expert | SGS Malaysia Sdn. Bhd

Steven Lee

President | ESG Malaysia

DR Wong Wai Khuen

Senior Principal Assistant Director | Ministry of Investment, Trade & Industry, Malaysia - MITI

3:30 p.m.

Coffee & Networking Break

4:00 p.m.

PANEL 4 : AI, Data & Technology for Next-Gen ESG: From Measurement to Real Impact

This session examines how AI, digital twins, IoT, and ESG platforms accelerate decarbonization, automate reporting, strengthen supply-chain transparency, and provide audit-ready data; covers building a single source of truth for ESG data across plants, projects, and suppliers; explores supply chain and AI for carbon intelligence to forecast emissions, identify abatement levers, and prioritize ROI-positive projects; and showcases real-world wins in energy optimization, waste minimization, and productivity gains in EPC, O&G, and manufacturing.

PANELIST

Moderator

To Be Announced

Speaker

YAZMIN ISLAHUDIN

Head of Sustainability & Governance, EDOTCO Group

To Be Announced

To Be Announced

5:00 p.m.

Closing Remarks for Day 1

CONFERENCE DAY 2

8:30 a.m.

Registration & Refreshment

9:00 a.m.

Keynote Speaker

Keynote Address: Future-Ready Cities: Green Building Standards, Climate-Resilient Design & Sustainable Urban Development.

9:30 a.m.

PANEL 5: Executing ESG in Mega Projects: Integrating Planning, Financing and Delivery Across the Project Lifecycle

Bringing together project owners, EPC leaders, financiers, and energy players to unpack how ESG can be executed across every stage of a mega project — from early planning and financing approvals, to engineering design, supply chain integration, and on-site delivery. The discussion examines real challenges and proven collaboration models that align sustainability targets with commercial reality, compliance needs, and operational outcomes.

PANELIST

Moderator

To Be Announced

Speaker

Adelene Anthony

Head of Sustainability | Standard Chartered Bank

TS. Zehan Teoh

COO | Intrinsic SEA

To Be Announced

10:45 a.m.

Coffee & Networking Break

11:15 a.m.

PANEL 6: ESG by Design: Integrating Sustainability into FEED, Engineering and Project Planning

This session examines how ESG principles are embedded at the earliest stages of major project development, ensuring sustainability is not an afterthought, but a core engineering and planning requirement. The panel focuses on FEED, design standards, material selection, embodied carbon, and lifecycle impacts — all aligned to net-zero pathways and investor expectations.

PANELIST

Moderator

To Be Announced

Speaker

EDISON CHOONG

Deputy Director of Strategic Planning & Deputy Sustainability Lead | Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE)

KAVETA CHELLIAH

Assistant Honorary Secretary & Registered Energy Manager | MAESCO

12:30 p.m.

Lunch Break

2:00 p.m.

INSIGHT SESSION: Topic: Circular Economy in Practice: The Need for Industries Embarking on ‘Zero Waste to Landfill’ Journey

PANELIST

Panelist

KUMAR VERAPPAN

Country ESG/HSE Consultant Malaysia, SGS Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.

2:15 p.m.

INSIGHT SESSION: Topic: Envisioning a Successful Convergence of Energy, Water & Climate Action in Malaysia: An Express Moonshot Overview of a F.O.A.K Sustainable Innovation Hub & Living Labs

PANELIST

Panelist

DR. SHUBHABRATA SAMANTARAY

Founder & CEO | Enheroes Global Energy

2:30 p.m.

PANEL 7: Legal and Compliance in Sustainable Project Delivery: Materials, Energy, Water, Waste & Environmental Stewardship

This discussion explores how sustainability compliance, legal standards, and environmental regulations are embedded into every stage of mega-project execution — from materials and construction methods to waste, energy, and land use. Panelists will examine how developers, EPCs, and contractors align project decisions with ESG, environmental law, and international sustainability frameworks.

  • Choices of Materials:
    Compliance with green-label standards, low-carbon materials, and embodied-carbon verification.
  • Water Consumption & Management:
    Legal limits, circular-water systems, wastewater recycling, and efficiency targets.
  • Energy Efficiency:
    Regulatory requirements, renewable integration, and ISO 50001-aligned energy management.

PANELIST

Moderator

DR. SHUBHABRATA SAMANTARAY

Founder & CEO, Enheroes Global Energy

Speaker

KUMAR VERAPPAN

Country ESG/HSE Consultant Malaysia, SGS Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.

To Be Announced

To Be Announced

3:00 p.m.

Coffee & Networking Break

4:00 p.m.

PANEL 8: Carbon in Project Management and Governance: Turning Commitments into Measurable Outcomes

This session dives into how project leaders integrate carbon governance across the entire project lifecycle — from planning and execution to monitoring and reporting. It highlights how carbon targets, accountability structures, and data systems are embedded within Project Management Offices (PMOs), EPC frameworks, and corporate governance to ensure emissions reductions are both measurable and auditable.

  • Carbon Accounting in Projects:
    Setting project-level baselines, integrating Scope 1, 2 & 3 emissions tracking.
  • Governance Frameworks:
    Embedding carbon accountability into PMOs, board committees, and project reporting.
  • Carbon Budgeting & CapEx Planning:
    Integrating carbon costs and pricing mechanisms into project budgets.
  • Monitoring & Verification:
    Using digital tools, IoT, and ESG platforms for data integrity and audit trails.

PANELIST

Moderator

To Be Announced

Speaker

DR. JOHN LOH

Director of Operations & Strategic Development, Emerging EPC Sdn. Bhd.

Sharifah Bakar Ali

Head of ESG, UEM Edgenta Berhad

Noor Asmah Binti Mohd Noor

Deputy Director | Ministry of Economy

5:00 p.m.

Conference Closing & Networking Reception

Dates

11–12 November 2026

Time

8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Day 1) 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Day 2)

Location

The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur

Who Should Attend

  • Chief Executive Officer
  • Chief Finance Officer
  • Chief Operating Officer
  • Chief Sustainability Officer
  • Director of Strategy Development
  • Project Director
  • Chief Engineers
  • Project Managers
  • Sustainability Manager
  • Environmental Manager
  • Supply Chain Manager
  • Head of Sustainability
  • HSE Consultant
  • VP of Carbon Market
  • Climate & Sustainability Assurance
  • Practitioner

Industry

  • Oil & Gas
  • Construction
  • Plantation
  • Property
  • Developers
  • EPCM
  • Petrochemical & Chemicals
  • Securities Market
  • Power & Utilities
  • Banking & Finance Institute
  • Retail and Consumer Goods
  • Automotive and Aerospace
  • Education and Research
  • Agriculture and Food Production
  • Manufacturing

Benefits Of Attending

  • Gain insights on industrial decarbonization pathways and ESG integration
  • Explore financing mechanisms powering green growth and mega projects
  • Discover the latest ESG technologies driving transparency and accountability
  • Network with ASEAN’s top decision-makers, investors, and sustainability champions
  • Learn how to align profitability, purpose, and performance to deliver on SDGs
  • Understand ESG in Mega Projects
  • Strengthen ESG Governance and Compliance
  • Discover Emerging ESG Technologies
  • Learn from Industry Leaders

Expert Speakers

STEVEN LEE

President

ESG Malaysia

DR. JOHN LOH

Director of Operations & Strategic Development

Emerging EPC Sdn. Bhd.

KAVETA CHELLIAH

Assistant Honorary Secretary & Registered Energy Manager

MAESCO

DR. SHUBHABRATA SAMANTARAY

Founder & CEO

Enheroes Global Energy

SHARIFAH BAKAR ALI

Head of ESG

UEM EDGENTA BERHAD

ABDULMUIZ AZIZ

Senior Vice President

PEMANDU Associates

KUMAR VERAPPAN

Country ESG/HSE Consultant Malaysia

SGS Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.

ADELENE ANTHONY

Head of Sustainability, Corporate Real Estate Services

Standard Chartered Bank

NOORASMAH

Deputy Director

Ministry of Economy

DR. SURINA ISMAIL

Chief Sustainability Officer

IOI Corporation Berhad

ONG JEE LIAN

Group Chief Communications & ESG Officer

GAMUDA Berhad

AZIZUL RAHMAN

Chief Risk and Sustainability Officer

DRB‐HICOM Berhad

SATPAL SINGH DHILLON

Chief Corporate Strategy & Sustainability

PLUS Malaysia

RADZUAN TAJUDDIN

Consultant, World Bank Group Malaysia (Green Taxanomy and Carbon Market Development)

The World Bank

DR WONG WAI KHUEN

Senior Principal Assistant Director

Ministry of Investment, Trade & Industry, Malaysia

EDISON CHOONG

Deputy Director of Strategic Planning & Deputy Sustainability Lead

MATRADE

YAZMIN ISLAHUDIN

Head of Sustainability & Governance

EDOTCO Group

SHU XUAN TAN

Sustainable Finance Analyst

Institute for Energy Economics & Financial Analysis (IEEFA)

NIZAM RICHARD

Climate & Sustainability Assurance Expert, SGS Malaysia Sdn. Bhd

SGS Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.

SHERIFFAH NOOR KHAMSEAH BINTI DATO SYED AHMAD IDID

Innovation and Nuclear Power Advocate and Consultant

Venture Capital and Innovation

TS. ZEHAN TEOH

COO

Intrinsic SEA

SUPPORTING & ORGANISING PARTNERS

Conference Delegate Registration

Conference Speaker Registration

Reserve Sponsorship