ESG Training Malaysia 2026 — HRDF Claimable
Find HRDF-claimable ESG training in Malaysia. Bursa Malaysia sustainability reporting, carbon accounting, GRI Standards, and ESG strategy — all claimable under HRD Corp SBL-Khas. Every Bursa-listed issuer already publishes a Sustainability Statement, and IFRS S1 & S2 reporting is phasing in through 2027.
ESG training is HRDF claimable under HRD Corp SBL-Khas — up to RM10,500/day per group in-house, or RM1,750/pax/day for public classes. Malaysia is phasing in mandatory IFRS S1 & S2 reporting from 2025 to 2027 under the NSRF, making ESG training urgent for listed companies and their supply chains.
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Which companies in Malaysia need ESG training and why is it urgent?
Every Bursa-listed issuer — Main Market and ACE Market — already publishes a Sustainability Statement, a requirement in place since 2015 and enhanced in September 2022. On top of that, the National Sustainability Reporting Framework phases in IFRS S1 & S2 (ISSB) reporting: Main Market issuers above RM2 billion market capitalisation from 1 January 2025, the remaining Main Market issuers from 1 January 2026, and ACE Market issuers plus large non-listed companies from 1 January 2027. ESG training is also urgent for non-listed suppliers to MNCs and GLCs, which increasingly face Scope 3 emissions data requests, and for banks under Bank Negara Malaysia climate risk expectations. Training is HRDF claimable under SBL-Khas — up to RM10,500/day per group in-house or RM1,750/pax/day for public classes — and covers Bursa reporting, GRI Standards, Scope 1/2/3 carbon accounting, IFRS S2 climate disclosure, and ESG governance. Public-class costs run about RM90 (e-LATiH self-paced) to RM5,500 (full practitioner certification with exam).
Bursa Malaysia & NSRF ESG Reporting Timeline
All Bursa-listed issuers already publish a Sustainability Statement. The table below shows the separate, staggered phase-in of IFRS S1 & S2 (ISSB) reporting under Malaysia's National Sustainability Reporting Framework. Dates apply to annual reporting periods beginning on or after the date shown — not to a calendar deadline.
| Phase | Who | Requirement | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group 1 (from 1 Jan 2025) | Main Market issuers with market capitalisation of RM2 billion and above | IFRS S1 & S2 (ISSB); climate-first transition relief for 2 full financial years | Active |
| Group 2 (from 1 Jan 2026) | All remaining Main Market listed issuers | IFRS S1 & S2 (ISSB); climate-first transition relief for 2 full financial years | Current |
| Group 3 (from 1 Jan 2027) | ACE Market issuers and large non-listed companies with annual revenue of RM2 billion and above | IFRS S1 & S2 (ISSB); climate-first transition relief for 3 full financial years | Upcoming |
Sources: Bursa Malaysia media release, 23 December 2024 (amendments to the Main Market and ACE Market Listing Requirements), and the Securities Commission Malaysia National Sustainability Reporting Framework, launched 24 September 2024. Training for all groups is HRDF claimable under SBL-Khas.
What ESG Training Covers
E — Environmental
- Carbon footprint calculation
- Scope 1, 2 & 3 emissions
- Energy efficiency & auditing
- Waste management
- ISO 14001 EMS
- TCFD climate disclosures
S — Social
- Workplace health & safety
- Employee wellbeing programmes
- Diversity, equity & inclusion
- Supply chain labour standards
- Community impact assessment
- Human rights due diligence
G — Governance
- Board ESG responsibilities
- Anti-bribery & corruption (MACC Act)
- PDPA data governance
- Risk management frameworks
- Whistleblower policies
- Stakeholder engagement
Who Should Attend ESG Training in Malaysia?
Sustainability / ESG Manager
Lead ESG reporting and strategy implementation
CFO / Finance Director
Oversee climate risk financial disclosures (TCFD)
Board Members & Directors
Fulfil governance duties on ESG risk oversight
HR Manager
Manage social pillar — DEI, wellbeing, labour standards
Procurement / Supply Chain
Implement supplier ESG due diligence requirements
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ESG training HRDF claimable in Malaysia?
Yes — ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) training is HRDF claimable under HRD Corp when delivered by registered providers. Claimable ESG topics include Bursa Malaysia sustainability reporting, GRI Standards, carbon accounting and Scope 1/2/3 emissions calculation, ISO 14001 environmental management, ESG strategy and governance, supply chain sustainability, and green building. Claims are processed under SBL-Khas, and under the Allowable Cost Matrix in force from January 2026 in-house training is claimable up to RM10,500 per day per group, while public-class course fees are claimable up to RM1,750 per participant per day. As ESG reporting becomes mandatory for more Bursa-listed companies, demand for certified ESG practitioners is growing rapidly across Malaysia.
Which companies in Malaysia need ESG training?
Bursa Malaysia has required all listed issuers — Main Market and ACE Market — to publish a Sustainability Statement in their annual report since 2015, with enhanced requirements from September 2022. Separately, the National Sustainability Reporting Framework phases in IFRS S1 & S2 (ISSB) reporting in three groups, for annual reporting periods beginning on or after: 1 January 2025 for Main Market issuers with market capitalisation of RM2 billion and above; 1 January 2026 for the remaining Main Market issuers; and 1 January 2027 for ACE Market issuers and large non-listed companies with annual revenue of RM2 billion and above. Non-listed companies in the supply chains of MNCs and GLCs are increasingly required to demonstrate ESG compliance, and banks face Bank Negara Malaysia climate risk expectations. Essentially any company seeking government contracts, MNC partnerships, or a Bursa listing should invest in ESG training.
What does ESG training cover?
ESG training programmes in Malaysia typically cover: (1) Environmental — carbon footprint calculation, Scope 1/2/3 emissions, energy efficiency, waste management, ISO 14001; (2) Social — workplace safety, employee wellbeing, diversity & inclusion, supply chain labour standards, community impact; (3) Governance — board accountability, anti-bribery (MACC Act), PDPA compliance, risk management frameworks. Bursa-specific modules cover the Sustainability Reporting Guide and Common Sustainability Indicators, while reporting-focused programmes cover IFRS S1 & S2 (ISSB) and the TCFD recommendations that ISSB has now absorbed.
How much does ESG training cost in Malaysia?
Verified August 2026: HRD Corp's e-LATiH self-paced ESG Awareness module costs about RM90 per learner. A 1-day ESG awareness or essentials public class runs about RM1,500–RM2,250 per participant; 2-day implementation and reporting programmes about RM1,840–RM2,450; 3-day advanced or certification tracks about RM2,690–RM3,500; and a full professional ESG practitioner certification including examination about RM5,000 online or RM5,500 in-person. In-house delivery is quoted per group and is usually cheaper once you have six or more attendees. All are HRDF claimable under SBL-Khas, subject to the Allowable Cost Matrix caps of RM10,500 per day per group (in-house) and RM1,750 per participant per day (public class).
When does my company have to start reporting under IFRS S1 and S2?
It depends on which NSRF group you fall into, and the trigger is the start of your annual reporting period rather than a calendar deadline. Group 1 — Main Market issuers with market capitalisation of RM2 billion and above — applies the ISSB standards for annual reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2025. Group 2, the remaining Main Market issuers, follows from 1 January 2026. Group 3 — ACE Market issuers and large non-listed companies with annual revenue of RM2 billion and above — follows from 1 January 2027. Transition reliefs let issuers take a climate-first approach for the first two full financial years (three for ACE Market issuers) before full IFRS S1 and S2 adoption, with Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions disclosure phased in later. Because training and data collection must happen well before the first reporting period closes, most companies begin preparing at least a year ahead of their group's start date.
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Latihan ESG (Alam Sekitar, Sosial, Tadbir Urus) boleh dituntut melalui HRDF di bawah skim SBL-Khas HRD Corp apabila disampaikan oleh penyedia berdaftar — sehingga RM10,500 sehari setiap kumpulan bagi latihan dalaman, atau RM1,750 sehari setiap peserta bagi kelas awam. Semua syarikat tersenarai Bursa Malaysia, termasuk Pasaran ACE, sudah pun dikehendaki menerbitkan Penyata Kelestarian. Selain itu, Rangka Kerja Pelaporan Kelestarian Kebangsaan (NSRF) memperkenalkan pelaporan IFRS S1 & S2 secara berperingkat: syarikat Pasaran Utama bermodal pasaran RM2 bilion ke atas mulai 1 Januari 2025, syarikat Pasaran Utama yang lain mulai 1 Januari 2026, dan syarikat Pasaran ACE serta syarikat besar tidak tersenarai mulai 1 Januari 2027. Latihan ESG merangkumi pelaporan kelestarian Bursa, pengiraan karbon (Skop 1/2/3), standard GRI, pendedahan iklim IFRS S2, pengurusan persekitaran ISO 14001, dan tadbir urus korporat.
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Last verified: August 2026 — regulatory dates checked against Bursa Malaysia, the Securities Commission NSRF, and the HRD Corp Allowable Cost Matrix.