- Global sugar shortage and decline in sugar production
- Supply chain disruptions due to extreme weather events
- Rising energy costs and import costs
- Regulatory changes impacting operations
- Shifting consumer preferences towards sustainable products
MSM Malaysia Holdings Berhad
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, MSM Malaysia Holdings Berhad disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 1.7M tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 213.7K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 37.6K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 1.5M tCO2e/year. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
1.7M tCO2e/year
2023
Renewable Energy
30% (MSM Prai)
of total energy
Water Usage
2.2M m3/year
2023
Waste
23.9K tons/year
2023
Energy Use
115.6K MWh/year
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 213.7K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 37.6K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 1.5M tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 1.7M tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced Scope 1 emissions by 3.5% per tonne of sugar product produced compared to 2022
- Reduced Scope 2 emissions by 9.5% per tonne of sugar products produced compared to the previous year
- Achieved 94% survival rate of 1,700 mangrove saplings planted in previous years
- Planted 150 mangrove trees in 2023
- Repurposed mudcake into animal feed and fertilizer
- Aiming for zero landfill target by 2024
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce water consumption by 2% in 2024
- Reduce water consumption by 6% (300 m3) by 2025
- Achieve zero landfill target by 2024
- Reduce LTIs to zero in 2024
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve carbon neutrality within operations by 2030
- Install solar panels at MSM Prai and SBW
- Implement biomass energy project at MSM Johor by 2026
- Plant 3,150 mangrove saplings by 2025
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve Net Zero emissions by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
EnvironmentalSocialGovernanceInnovation and TransformationEconomic Growth