• Citaglobal fuels a greener future: Citaglobal and Keppel Decarb will convert palm oil and agricultural waste into bio-CNG, thereby strengthening Malaysia’ s circular economy model. p04

• Powering the next leap: A new electricity tariff structure was introduced in July 2025 to encourage efficiency and lower carbon use. p08-09

• The silent carbon war: Modern conflicts— from Ukraine to Gaza— emit greenhouse gases on a scale comparable to entire nations, yet warrelated emissions remain excluded from international climate reporting and accountability frameworks. p14-15

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Budget 2026 marks Malaysia’ s green awakening. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim unveils a plan that fuses fiscal reform with climate ambition— introducing a carbon tax, boosting renewables, and embedding and embedding ESG and SDG principles. It ' s a roadmap for growth that sustains both prosperity and the planet. p12-13

From Medals To Mother Earth

By developing a national eco-sporting roadmap- including green stadiums, carbon audits, and recognition programmes such as a Malaysia Green Sport Awards- the nation can align sports with its climate and ESG commitments. This alignment not only contributes to global sustainability efforts but also enhances Malaysia ' s reputation as a responsible and forward-thinking nation, redefining " winning " as protecting the planet for future generations.

When winning means saving the planet

� By developing a national eco-sporting roadmap- including green stadiums, carbon audits, and recognition programmes such as a Malaysia Green Sport Awards.

� From the BBC Green Sport Awards to global initiatives in green stadium design and carbonneutral events, sustainability is now viewed as a core value in sports.

� Figures like Hector Pardoe and Hector Bellerin show how sports personalities can influence public behaviour and policy through advocacy, investment, and personal example. Their actions serve as a powerful reminder that every individual, regardless of their field, can contribute to the global sustainability movement.

By ADELINE ANTHONY GREENING MALAYSIA’ S SPORTS FROM POLICY TO PRACTICE

ALPHONSO LANDSCAPE

To make this vision real, Malaysia’ s

A national eco-sporting roadmap could sports and environment ministries,

at the BBC Green Sport stadiums, powered by renewable energy and efficient water systems. Sports tainability champions- athletes, teams,

laborate to recognise and reward sus-

Awards 2025, Malaysia, too, has an opportunity associations could implement carbon and organisers leading by example. to shape its own eco-sporting roadmap audits for significant events, encourage Creating a“ Malaysia Green Sport- one that merges athletic excellence low-emission transport for spectators, Awards” would not only celebrate progress but also inspire an entire gener- with environmental responsibility. and adopt recyclable materials for kits, Sport in Malaysia has long been a signage, and merchandise.

ation to see that true victory lies in source of pride, unity, and inspiration. Grassroots efforts are equally vital. safeguarding the planet. This award But as global awareness of climate Schools and local councils can host aims to recognize and reward individuals and organizations that demonstrate change grows, there is increasing recognition that the sporting ecosystem it- awareness is woven into every event— exceptional commitment to protecting

“ Green Games”, where environmental

self- its facilities, events, logistics, and from waste segregation to reforestation the planet through their sporting endeavours, thereby encouraging more culture- must align with sustainability pledges. principles.

Elite athletes, meanwhile, could sustainable practices in the sports industry.

The challenge is also an opportunity: serve as ambassadors for sustainability, to make every sporting triumph a symbol not only of human achievement, player Hector Bellerin, who use their about medals or rankings- it’ s about

much like Pardoe and former Arsenal In this era, the scoreboard is not just

but also of care for the environment platforms to advocate for eco-conscious leaving behind cleaner air, greener that sustains it. living. fields, and a legacy future athletes can proudly inherit.