KUALA LUMPUR: Petronas has joined over 200 companies as the newest member of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD).
WBCSD, headquartered in Geneva, is a CEO-led organisation of leading companies whose mission is to accelerate the transition to a sustainable world by making more sustainable companies successful.
Petronas said that through its membership in WBCSD, it would be able to shape insights and develop solutions to address the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) agenda, as well as build experiences in advancing its sustainability ambitions in collaboration with like-minded partners through WBCSD’s wide networking platform across a variety of sectors.
The company is also confident that it will be able to contribute more to the global and national policy development through this strategic partnership with WBCSD and provide business leadership for sustainability in Malaysia as well as Southeast Asia.
Petronas vice president of Group Health, Safety, Security & Environment, Dzafri Sham Ahmad, in his role as WBCSD Council Member said: “At Petronas, we are progressing towards a low-carbon energy future. We are committed to managing the impact of climate change by advancing operational discipline and capabilities as well as harnessing technological developments in driving a sustainable and cleaner energy future for generations to come.
“In the last 20 years, Petronas’ sustainability journey has been focused towards contributing to the sphere of thought leadership as a show of our firm commitment to sustainable development.
“Moreover, we want to expand our role in shaping key policies and white papers that will contribute to our path, in tandem with Malaysia’s commitment to the Paris Agreement (on sustainable development).”
Dzafri Sham added that joining WBCSD is the next step for Petronas to leverage on collaboration, technology and the people to sustainably deliver energy to an expanding world population.
WBCSD President and CEO Peter Bakker said: “WBCSD is pleased to welcome Petronas as our newest member. Decarbonising the energy sector is a significant challenge, but it is an essential one if we are to fulfil the aims of the Paris Agreement and the SDGs.
“Reimagining our energy system is a vital part of a sustainable world, and we are looking forward to working with Petronas as it strives towards a sustainable energy future.”
Petronas’ membership in the WBCSD supports the company’s new Statement of Purpose which is to be “a progressive energy and solutions partner, enriching lives for a sustainable future.” – May 18, 2020, Bernama
