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Sunway

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.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Sunway's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

45

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Real Estate Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

24

Industry Benchmark

Sunway's score of 45 is higher than 95% 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 2023, Sunway reported total carbon emissions of approximately 419,194,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 2 emissions from purchased electricity accounting for about 188,898,000 kg CO2e. Additionally, Scope 3 emissions included approximately 10,843,000 kg CO2e from employee commutes and about 9,704,000 kg CO2e from waste generated in operations. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint, aiming for a 30% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions from 2020 levels by 2030. Furthermore, Sunway is committed to achieving near-zero Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2025. Looking towards the long term, Sunway has pledged to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, aligning with global sustainability goals. By 2030, the company also aims to reduce its residual emissions by 45%. These commitments reflect Sunway's proactive approach to addressing climate change and its dedication to sustainable practices within the real estate sector.

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201520162017201820192020202120222023
Scope 1
131,000
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000,000
000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
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Scope 2
169,236,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
1,676,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Sunway's primary industry is Real estate services (70), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Sunway is in MY, which has a medium grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Sunway is participating in some of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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