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SUSTAINABILITY
JOURNEY

Site Visit to SEAD Bamboo
In June 2024, a meaningful and insightful field trip was organised to SEAD Bamboo, a bamboo plantation managed by a social
enterprise located in Ipoh, Perak. The visit brought together the Heads of Department and the ESG Sustainability Leaders (ESLs),
offering a valuable opportunity to deepen their understanding of nature-based solutions and regenerative practices in sustainability.
The programme featured a variety of hands-on and experiential learning activities. One of the highlights was bamboo planting at
the Centre of Resilience Ecosystems (CoRE), where participants actively contributed to ecological restoration efforts. The group also
engaged in thoughtful discussions about the significance of bamboo in a regenerative economy, learning how this fast-growing and
versatile plant can play a crucial role in climate resilience, carbon sequestration, and sustainable livelihoods.

Leading the Dialogue on Sustainability and ESG
EXIM Bank is actively contributing to the national discourse on sustainability, demonstrating its commitment to ESG principles across
the Malaysian financial sector.
The Bank has been a prominent voice at several recent sustainability forums, sharing its insights and journey towards embedding
sustainable practices. We proudly participated in three distinct forums organised by the KSI Strategic Institute for Asia Pacific. These
engagements focused on various ESG topics, targeting a diverse audience of local businesses, from SMEs to large corporations.
Our contributions aimed to provide crucial exposure to the ESG requirements essential for businesses looking to expand their reach
globally.

6. OUR VISION FOR THE FUTURE: PUSH FOR NET-ZERO

Malaysia is firmly committed to achieving net zero GHG emissions by 2050. The Push for Net Zero initiative is a national effort to
decarbonise key sectors through energy efficiency, waste management, renewable energy adoption, and robust regulatory reform.
In alignment with Malaysia’s climate goals, EXIM Bank is taking structured steps to understand and reduce its own environmental
footprint. The comparison of our operational emissions between 2019 and 2024 provides a critical baseline for tracking progress
and improving our understanding of our environmental impact.
As we advance on our sustainability journey, we remain committed to enhancing the scope, depth, and quality of our emissions
reporting.
To further support our 20% emissions reduction target from baseline levels, we have introduced energy-saving initiatives. We are
also aiming for 10% of our workforce to attain sustainability certifications, with the programmes extended to the Board and senior
management.
This marks the beginning of a more structured and transparent approach to managing climate-related risks and opportunities.
By enhancing our internal capabilities and aligning with international best practices, EXIM Bank is laying a solid foundation for a
future-ready climate strategy that supports Malaysia’s low-carbon development agenda.