GREEN LEADERSHIP EDGE: DRIVING ESG FOR MARKET ACCESS & OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE
AN OVERVIEW
ESG is now a defining benchmark for Malaysian businesses seeking market access, supplier approval, and long-term operational resilience. With new disclosure requirements, rising global due diligence expectations, and increasing customer demand for sustainability transparency, ESG has shifted from a compliance obligation to a strategic necessity. The Green Leadership Edge program equips leaders to turn ESG mandates into business opportunities—strengthening supply chain readiness, improving operational efficiency, and positioning their organisations as preferred vendors in competitive markets.
Who Should Attend
This program is designed for:
- Operational Leaders & Senior Managers seeking to integrate ESG into day-to-day operations.
- Procurement & Supply Chain Leaders involved in vendor selection and sustainability compliance.
- ESG & Sustainability Managers spearheading cross-functional initiatives.
- SME Owners & Directors preparing for client ESG requirements and funding opportunities.
- Quality, Risk & Compliance Executives supporting governance and enterprise sustainability.
TRAINING METHODOLOGY
The program delivers experiential, practice-based learning through:
- Interactive Workshops combining short lectures, discussions, and real Malaysian case studies.
- Simulations & Role-Play for hands-on decision-making in ESG-related scenarios.
- Peer Collaboration through group tasks, coaching, and feedback sessions.
- Guided Action Planning to develop a tailored ESG “Green Roadmap.”
- Immediate Application ensuring practical, workplace-ready competencies
COURSE OBJECTIVE
Upon completing this programme, participants will be able to:
- Transform Compliance into Competitive Advantage: Reframe ESG requirements (including Bursa Malaysia FY2025 disclosures) as strategic levers to differentiate the organisation.
- Leverage ESG for Market Access: Understand client and supply chain expectations to secure preferred-vendor status.
- Strengthen Supply Chain Sustainability: Integrate ESG into procurement, vendor management, and risk mitigation.
- Drive Operational Excellence: Use sustainability initiatives to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and stimulate innovation.
- Lead Cultural Change: Build leadership capability to embed ESG values across the organisation
Course Content
DAY 1: Foundations and Operational Integration
Module 1: ESG Imperative – From Compliance to Competitive Edge
- Global and Malaysian ESG landscape
- Regulatory drivers and market expectations
- ESG as a strategic advantage—not a checklist
- Risks of non-compliance for Malaysian businesses
- Competitive benefits of early adoption
Module 2: ESG in Strategy and Operations
- Frameworks for embedding ESG into corporate strategy
- Translating ESG priorities into goals, KPIs, and initiatives
- Linking sustainability to operational excellence
- Integrating ESG with continuous improvement systems
- Identifying cost savings and efficiency gains
Module 3: Green Supply Chains & Sustainable Procurement
- Principles of sustainable procurement
- Integrating ESG into supplier selection and assessment
- Supplier engagement and capacity-building strategies
- Managing environmental, labour, and compliance risks
- Building resilient and responsible supply chains
DAY 2: Strategic Positioning & ESG Reporting
Module 4: ESG Metrics, Reporting & Accountability
- Key ESG performance indicators
- Introduction to GRI and basics of TCFD
- Tools for ESG data collection and management
- Bursa Malaysia sustainability disclosure requirements
- Governance structures for ESG oversight
Module 5: ESG Innovation & Market Positioning
- Product innovation through sustainable design and clean technologies
- Process innovation aligned with ESG goals
- Social impact initiatives as market differentiators
- Using ESG performance in branding and marketing
- Local and global case studies of ESG-driven market success
Module 6: ESG Leadership & Change Management (Action Planning)
- Leadership behaviours that drive ESG adoption
- Influence and communication strategies
- Creating a culture of sustainability across teams
- Employee engagement and behavioural incentives
- Capstone: Development and presentation of each participant’s
Personal ESG “Green Roadmap”, including peer review and facilitator feedback
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Course Schedule
Date: 2 Days
Time: 9 AM – 5 PM
Course Fee
Inclusive of training material, certificates & meals.
Our course is HRDF claimable.
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Location
Axon Consultancy Sdn Bhd
No. 2-2, Plaza Usahawan Genting Kelang,
Jalan Danau Niaga 1, Taman Danau Saujana,
53300 Kuala Lumpur.
Certificate
- Participants will receive a Certificate of Completion upon successful participation in all training sessions.
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