The Malaysian hospitality industry took a significant step towards sustainable tourism with the launch of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) certification for hotels and resorts. This pioneering initiative is a collaborative effort between SGS, the Malaysian Association of Hotels (MAH) and SAIMATRIX INTERGRATED.
On June 14, 2024, all parties signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and officially launched the ESG certification. Surya Kumar, Undersecretary of the Tourism Licensing and Enforcement Division from The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) attended the event as the guest of honor.
Officially supported by MOTAC, ESG Certification for Malaysian Hotels & Resorts aims to provide clear guidelines and a comprehensive, holistic and measurable checklist for hotels and resorts in Malaysia. The certification will serve as the industry's benchmark, following the nation's 2030 vision for sustainable tourism. By adopting these standards, hotels and resorts can ensure they operate in an environmentally responsible, socially equitable and well-governed manner.
Front (from left to right): Pradit Yongpanchai, Managing Director of SGS in Malaysia, Datin Christina Toh, President of Malaysian Association of Hotels, Surya Kumar, Undersecretary of Tourism Licensing and Enforcement from MOTAC and Dr Balasundram Balan, Managing Director of SAIMATRIX INTEGRATED.
Witnesses at the back (from left to right): Kenny Looi from SGS in Malaysia, Isaac Raj from MAH and Susie Peter from SAIMATRIX INTERGRATED.
There are a few steps to achieve and maintain ESG certification specifically designed for the Malaysian hospitality industry:
As the appointed certification body, SGS provides comprehensive services including GAP analysis, auditing and certification. Our rigorous standards and thorough evaluation processes ensure that hotels and resorts meet the highest levels of environmental, social and governance criteria. Our expertise in conducting detailed assessments and providing actionable feedback is critical in helping establishments achieve and maintain ESG compliance.
For further information about ESG Certification for Malaysian Hotels & Resorts, please contact us.
Find out more about general information about ESG certification.
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