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Expanding Our Horizons: Renewable Sustainability in Your Pocket: Quick Bites, Big Impact
Energy Solutions We are committed to making sustainability knowledge accessible to
In 2023, we focused on raising everyone. In 2023, we launched “Sustainability Pocket Info,” a series
awareness about renewable energy of short videos and bite-sized information pieces, such as overview
solutions among our staff. These of sustainability.
initiatives aimed to:
• Educate on Renewable Energy
Options: We increased employee Sustainability ‘Pet-Project’
understanding of various renewable 05
energy technologies.
Sustainable Hydroponic System
• Climate Change Solutions: We We are excited about our Sustainable Hydroponic System project,
explored how renewable energy spearheaded by our Business Division. This initiative focuses on three
can be a key tool in tackling climate key goals:
challenges.
• Reducing our Environmental Impact: The system minimises our
• Sustainability for Malaysia: We ecological footprint through sustainable farming practices.
emphasised the importance of
renewable energy for Malaysia’s • Giving Back to the Community: We donate fresh produce grown
long-term sustainable development. in the system, contributing to society’s well-being.
By fostering knowledge of renewable • Promoting Sustainable Practices: The project raises awareness
energy solutions, we empower our and knowledge of ethical farming methods.
staff to be advocates for a sustainable By embracing innovation, we can contribute to a more sustainable
future. future, both within our organisation and in the communities we serve.

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Taking Action on Climate Change: EXIM Bank at
COP28
Demonstrating our commitment to sustainability
on a global stage, we participated in the COP28
United Nations Climate Change Conference held
in Dubai from 30 November to 12 December
2023. This marked our first involvement in a COP
conference.
Championing Sustainable Islamic Finance: During
the conference, we co-hosted a panel session at
the Malaysian Pavilion titled “Leveraging Islamic
Finance for Sustainability: MENA and ASEAN.”
This session highlighted the potential of Islamic Left to right: Omar Shaikh (Global Ethical Finance Initiative (GEFI))- Moderator,
Panellist: Dato’ Mohd Muazzam Mohamed (Bank Islam), Dr. Alaa Alaabed (Responsible
finance in shaping sustainable financial practices, Finance & Investment (RFI) Foundation), Dr. Liza Mydin (EXIM Bank), Raja Amir Raja
reflecting our advocacy efforts for global impact. Azwa (HSBC Amanah).

Documentary
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Engaging with Climate Change: “A Life on Our Planet” Screening
To raise awareness about climate change, we organised a screening of the documentary “A Life on Our Planet” for
our ESLs in 2023. This impactful film explored the critical issues facing our planet and inspires action towards a more
sustainable future.