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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.

37

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Business 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.

25

Industry Benchmark

Sunway's score of 37 is higher than 92% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

92%

Sunway's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Sunway Berhad reported total carbon emissions of approximately 328,851,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 104,355,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, primarily from direct operations, and 188,898,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, which are associated with purchased electricity. Additionally, Scope 3 emissions totalled around 314,414,000 kg CO2e, encompassing indirect emissions from business travel, employee commuting, and downstream leased assets. Sunway has committed to achieving net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050, aligning with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). This long-term target reflects their dedication to reducing their carbon footprint and addressing climate change. The company is actively working towards these goals, having initiated their commitment in 2023. Overall, Sunway's emissions data highlights their significant environmental impact while also showcasing their commitment to sustainability and climate action in the real estate sector.

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201520162017201820192020202120222023
Scope 1
3,805,000
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00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 2
173,952,000
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000,000
000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
2,214,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
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00,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Sunway's primary industry is Other business services (74), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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Very high
The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Sunway is headquartered in MY, which has a rank of medium, indicating medium grid carbon intensity.

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 committed to some reduction initiatives 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
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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