Malaysia Aviation Group joins UNGC to boost sustainability efforts

MAG to focus on four priorities to achieve net-zero target
2023-01-18
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/ New Delhi
Malaysia Aviation Group
Malaysia Aviation Group joins UNGC to boost sustainability efforts

Malaysia Aviation Group, joins the global aviation industry’s

Malaysia Aviation Group, which owns and operates Malaysia Airlines, joins the global aviation industry’s march towards sustainability and plans to take steps to cut its carbon footprint rapidly.
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In order to advance sustainability efforts across its organisation, Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) has joined the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), a global initiative that promotes responsible business practices and the advancement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

With this, MAG becomes first aviation company in Malaysia to join this initiative and is committed to aligning its operations and strategies to the UNGC Ten Principles, which outline the business’ core human rights, labour, environment, and anti-corruption principles

According to a press statement, as the first aviation company in Malaysia to join this initiative, MAG is committed to aligning its operations and strategies to the UNGC Ten Principles, which outline the business’ core human rights, labour, environment, and anti-corruption principles.

Through this global initiative, MAG will benefit from accessing local and global sustainability tools and resources; and implementation of culture and talent development programmes, including the incorporation of the UN Global Compact Academy into the learning syllabus to increase awareness and deepen Group-wide engagements in sustainability, adds the press statement.

Captain Izham Ismail, Group Chief Executive Officer of MAG.

Captain Izham Ismail

“We are pleased to join the United Nations Global Compact to strengthen our commitment in adopting sustainable business practices, joining a growing list of more than 20,000 companies in over 160 countries who have committed to the UNGC’s Ten Principles and share the same values and goals for a sustainable future. Beyond achieving our net-zero goal, we believe that partnerships and collaborations will be essential to propelling our efforts holistically and delivering a positive impact on the environment, society, and governance, and chart our way forward for long-term success,” says Captain Izham Ismail, Group Chief Executive Officer of MAG.

Faroze Nadar, Executive Director of UN Global Compact Network Malaysia & Brunei

Faroze Nadar

“We are delighted to welcome Malaysia Aviation Group to the United Nations Global Compact. As a sector that plays a critical role in connecting people and driving economic growth, the aviation industry has a unique opportunity to lead the way in sustainable business practices. We look forward to working together to create a more sustainable future for all,” says Faroze Nadar, Executive Director of UN Global Compact Network Malaysia & Brunei (UNGCMYB).

Since the launch of MAG Sustainability Blueprint in April 2021, the Group has continued to accelerate its Sustainability Blueprint agenda in all sectors, inspiring positive change through various initiatives. In addition to supporting the United Nations’ 13th SDG (Climate Action), these initiatives target three other SDGs: Goal 5 (Gender Equality), Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy), and Goal 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production).

In the near term, the Group will focus on four (4) priorities to achieve net-zero from the ground up through measures taken within all its operations, including implementing fuel efficiency programmes such as Sustainable Aviation Fuel. Other initiatives include the Carbon Accounting project, which tracks the Group’s GHG emissions to help develop a decarbonisation strategy and mitigation plan; the fuel efficiency plan, fleet renewal programme, the installation of solar panels; waste management programme and utilisation of Electrical Vehicles to reduce ground carbon emission in near future.

The Group is also committed to increasing female employees in technical roles and reducing income inequality in line with its commitment to IATA’s 25by2025 initiative to strengthen and improve female representation within its organization and the wider aviation industry. As a responsible business, the Group has also incorporated sustainable practices into its day-to-day operations and collaborated with stakeholders and partners from the ecosystems to address long-term business challenges in the future as part of its commitment to promoting socioeconomic development underpinned by strong good governance.

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