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Article

12 Aug 2014

Author:
Bernama (Malaysia)

Malaysia: Association of Chartered Certified Accountants promotes transparency & sustainability in companies through Sustainability Reporting Awards

"Malaysian Corporations Encouraged To Embrace Sustainability Reporting And Transparency”, 11 August 2014

More companies in Malaysia should step up and embrace greater transparency and report on their sustainability practices, urged ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants). The global body for professional accountants said commitment to sustainable business practices must begin from the top and should be a key consideration discussed at the Board level, and integrated into the company's business strategy. Jennifer Lopez, head of ACCA Malaysia, said: "…[T]he ACCA Malaysia Sustainability Reporting Awards (MaSRA) continues to educate Corporate Malaysia on the importance of sustainability reporting."