The ESG Select List 2025, organised by the UN Global Compact Network Malaysia & Brunei (UNGCMYB), recognises member organisations that demonstrate consistent commitment, creativity, and progress in embedding sustainability within their business operations and communities.

Unlike the Forward Faster Sustainability Awards, which involve a competitive judging process, the ESG Select List is a non-competitive recognition that highlights dedication, transparency, and continuous improvement in advancing the Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Companies featured on the List will receive an official acknowledgement, a digital badge, and placement on the ESG Select List 2025, symbolising their leadership in sustainability action.

The programme is open exclusively to UNGCMYB Members.

Any member organisation that has implemented sustainability-related initiatives, programmes, or disclosures that align with the SDGs is encouraged to submit a nomination.

Members may submit nominations under the following five categories that form part of the ESG Select List — a recognition platform that spotlights leading sustainability actions and enablers within Malaysian businesses:

1. Purposeful Partnership – Recognising impactful, cross-sector collaborations that advance the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through shared purpose and collective action.

2. ESG Breakthrough Innovation – Celebrating transformative ideas, products, or business models that accelerate sustainable growth and redefine industry norms.

3. Future-Fit & Responsible Workforce – Honouring organisations that champion inclusivity, capability-building, and employee engagement to nurture a sustainability-driven workforce.

4. The North Star: ESG Target Setting – Highlighting clear ambition and accountability through robust ESG targets, measurable progress, and transparent disclosures.

5. ESG Trailblazer – Acknowledging holistic ESG leadership and consistent commitment to integrating sustainability into core business strategy and operations.

Each category recognition under the ESG Select List contributes one star, representing excellence in that specific dimension of sustainability performance — from partnerships and innovation to workforce development, target setting, and ESG integration.

These stars will be reflected in the organisation’s official ESG Select List badge, providing a visual representation of the number of categories in which the organisation has been recognised.

Organisations that achieve recognition across all five categories will be awarded the ESG Select List 5-Star Badge — the highest distinction under this initiative, symbolising holistic and sustained sustainability leadership across environmental, social, and governance dimensions.

No. Participation in the ESG Select List 2025 is free of charge for UNGCMYB Members.

Simply complete the online Nomination Form, detailing your initiative, its objectives, impact, and supporting evidence.

Multiple nominations may be submitted if your organisation wishes to be considered under more than one category.

Call for Nominations: 21 October 2025 Submission Deadline: 14 December 2025

However, nominations are reviewed on a rolling basis, and early submissions are encouraged to allow time for assessment and recognition arrangements.

Each submission is reviewed by UNGCMYB’s Internal Technical Committee against the established criteria.

Once a nomination has been assessed, UNGCMYB will notify the organisation to confirm its inclusion on the ESG Select List 2025.

Following confirmation, representatives from UNGCMYB will arrange a recognition visit to present the token of recognition and capture the company’s story for communications use.

If a visit cannot be arranged, recognition materials will be delivered by post.

All nominations are evaluated based on:

• Relevance and alignment with the chosen category

• Credibility and evidence of impact

• Consistency with the UN Global Compact Ten Principles and SDGs

Selections are made by UNGCMYB’s Internal Technical Committee. There may be more than one recipient in each category.

Recognised organisations will:

• Receive confirmation of inclusion on the ESG Select List 2025

• Obtain a digital badge for corporate communications and sustainability reports
  

Be presented with a token of recognition (delivered in person or by post).

Companies listed on the ESG Select List 2025 will be featured on a dedicated ESG Select List microsite, showcasing their recognised initiatives and sustainability achievements. They will also be highlighted through UNGCMYB’s communication platforms — including the Quarterly Bulletin, social media channels, and partner publications — to inspire peers and amplify visibility across the network.

Yes. Organisations recognised on the ESG Select List 2025 may also submit nominations for the Forward Faster Sustainability Awards, as both initiatives are distinct but complementary.

The ESG Select List serves to acknowledge meaningful sustainability action in a non-competitive format, while the Awards recognise exceptional, measurable impact through a competitive judging process.

Participation in one does not influence or determine the outcome of the other.