Tropicana Corporation Berhad (“Tropicana” or “Group”) recently collaborated with the UN Global Compact Network Malaysia & Brunei (“UNGCMYB”), and Alliance Bank Malaysia Berhad (“Alliance”) to host the PROGRESS Climate Action Workshop. Held at Tropicana Golf & Country Resort (“TGCR”) on 3 November 2025, more than 30 vendors and companies under the Tropicana Group supply chain were in attendance. With the target audience being CEOs, directors, project leaders, project managers, mid-senior management, and business owners, the core objective of the program is to build climate resilience and competitiveness among Small and Medium Enterprises (“SMEs”) and their entire supply chain to achieve net-zero. The workshop emphasised “Going Green Makes Good Business” and the importance of ESG, providing insight to more than 30 of Tropicana’s vendors on how best ESG practices positively influence business resilience.
Image above: Tropicana management and ESG team, with the group's vendors and supply chain partners
Ong Chou Wen, CEO of Tropicana Corporation Berhad, shared his insights at the start of the workshop, "Good to see that Malaysia’s real estate sector is embracing ESG-driven transformation, aligning its efforts with the nation’s ambition to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. Across the property industry, ESG principles are increasingly being integrated through initiatives such as retrofitting buildings for energy efficiency, incorporating renewable energy systems, and adhering to green certification standards such as GBI, GreenRE, and LEED. At Tropicana, we are proud to have 20 green-certified buildings under our belt — a testament to our steadfast commitment to sustainability. We will continue to advance along this green path, promoting sustainable developments and greener lifestyles guided by our three ESG pillars: People, Planet, and Partnership. These pillars steer our sustainability journey — nurturing communities (People), protecting the environment (Planet), and fostering meaningful, long-term collaborations (Partnership). Today’s Climate Action Workshop reflects this commitment. By engaging with you, our valued supply chain partners, we aim to move forward together towards a more sustainable and greener future.”
Vanee Sivasamy, of UN Global Compact Network Malaysia & Brunei, was also in attendance and shared some insight on the program, saying, “Through the PROGRESS Climate Action Workshop, UNGCMYB collaborates with Tropicana and Alliance Bank to empower supply chain partners in translating sustainability commitments into tangible business action. This initiative forms part of our broader PROGRESS programme, which has engaged over 13 corporate supply chain leaders and delivered 18 workshops across six states this year – all aimed at supporting SMEs in their climate transition and building more resilient, future-ready supply chains.”
Roy Heong, Chief Sustainability Officer of Alliance Bank Malaysia Berhad, said, "As ‘The Bank for Life’, we believe that sustainability is not just a compliance checklist, but a strategic approach that can create positive impact for both business and society. We are proud to partner with Tropicana Corporation Berhad to extend our bank’s Sustainability Impact Programme to engage their supplier network, helping them meet Tropicana’s and the broader market's sustainability requirements, while enhancing their competitiveness within the sector.”
PROGRESS AND RESPONSIBILITY
The PROGRESS Climate Action Workshop is co-owned by the UN Global Compact Malaysia & Brunei and Alliance Bank Malaysia Berhad. UNGCMYB serves as a key partner, providing the content, tools, and expertise to help businesses, particularly SMEs and supply chain partners, integrate sustainability into their operations. Alliance participates as the program’s exclusive banking partner, committed to extending funding and offering green solutions and incentives to the participating SMEs to support their transition to low-carbon practices. By transitioning to sustainable and green business practices, vendors are positioned to mitigate climate-related risks, tap into green market opportunities, and become more competitive and resilient in a low carbon economy.
Tropicana began its sustainability journey in 2016, progressing with the establishment of its materiality matrix and governance structure. Since then, the Group has continued to strengthen its ESG framework and practices through the implementation of key policies, including the Human Rights Policy, ESG Policy, and Anti-Corruption Policy. In support of global sustainability efforts, Tropicana has aligned its initiatives with 13 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals ("SDGs"). As Tropicana strives to create a positive impact, its goal is to become a future-ready property group that upholds the principles of people, planet, and partnerships. Reflecting this commitment, Tropicana integrates sustainable methods into its construction and township planning processes. This dedication to greener developments is further guided by the GreenRE framework, with which Tropicana proudly established a partnership in 2024.
Tropicana has achieved 20 GreenRE-certified buildings, and will continue expanding this number — developing more sustainable and energy-efficient buildings across the Group’s townships in Malaysia. Tropicana is also in the midst of conducting its climate risk assessment to understand the potential impacts of climate change, both physical and transition risks, which will help in future strategic planning. Facing climate risks is a collective effort, and through this program, Tropicana will mitigate and adapt to these risks, enabling the Group and its vendors to navigate the challenges ahead while continuing to strengthen its ESG practices by following the necessary guidelines. To learn more, visit www.tropicanacorp.com.my/sustainability for more information.
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