Sunway Sustainability Profile
Sunway Berhad, commonly known as Sunway, is a prominent Malaysian conglomerate headquartered in Selangor, Malaysia. Established in 1974, the company has evolved into a key player in the construction, property development, and hospitality sectors, with significant operations across Southeast Asia. Sunway is renowned for its integrated business model, which encompasses real estate, construction, education, and healthcare. Its flagship developments, such as Sunway City, exemplify its commitment to sustainable urban living. The company has achieved notable milestones, including recognition for its innovative approach to green building practices. With a strong market position, Sunway has garnered numerous awards for excellence in construction and corporate responsibility, solidifying its reputation as a leader in the industry.
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Sunway's score of 53 is higher than 71% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Sunway's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Sunway's total carbon emissions amounted to approximately 340,116,000 kg CO2e, comprising 118,594,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 218,546,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 156,287,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This represents a significant increase from 2023, where total emissions were about 293,253,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 101,559,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 188,898,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 125,940,000 kg CO2e. Sunway has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 30% from 2020 levels by 2030. Additionally, the company plans to achieve near-zero emissions for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 by the middle of this decade (2025). Furthermore, Sunway has committed to reducing its residual emissions by 45% by 2030. As part of its long-term strategy, Sunway is working towards achieving net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050. This commitment is supported by initiatives cascaded from its parent company, Sunway Berhad, which is actively involved in various sustainability frameworks, including the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Overall, Sunway's emissions data and climate commitments reflect a proactive approach to addressing climate change, aligning with industry standards and global sustainability goals.
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| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 3,805,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 173,952,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 2,214,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Sunway's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Sunway's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 24% last year and increased significantly since 2015, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. A significant portion of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 32% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Downstream Leased Assets" being the largest emissions source at 84% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Sunway's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Sunway has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
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