

Creating a Sustainable and Inclusive Future
PNB recognises that the future is shaped by the actions taken today and is deeply committed to creating a sustainable and inclusive future that benefits not only its stakeholders but also the communities it serves.
Towards a Net Zero Future
Our Sustainability Framework will help us enhance and protect the value we create for our stakeholders while fulfilling our own sustainability aspirations. Our 10 commitments under the three pillars of Environment, Social, and Governance are aligned with global endeavours for peace and prosperity by 2030 under the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN-SDG).
Net Zero Enterprise by 2025
Net Zero Portfolio by 2050
RM10 billion in New Green & Transition Assets by 2030
Reduce
Replace
Offset
Our Enterprise emissions approach is based on the GHG Protocol, measuring operational emissions using activity data and emission factors from globally recognised databases.
Our Enterprise emissions include Scope 1, Scope 2 and Scope 3 GHG emissions from PNB corporation (PNB HQ and ASNB) and at operating subsidiaries and branches operational emissions (i.e., PNBD, PNBC, PHNB, PNBMV, Attana Hospitality Group, PNBRI, PNB UK) as of FY2024.
tCO₂e | FY22 | FY23 | FY24 | ||
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Emission Scope | Location-based | Location-based | Market-based | Location-based | Market-based |
Scope 1 | 203 | 155 | 283 | ||
1.1 Stationary combustion | 3 | 6 | 8 | ||
1.2 Mobile combustion | 200 | 149 | 133 | ||
1.3 Fugitive emmision | NA | NA | 142 | ||
Scope 2 | 6,028 | 6,140 | 4,045 | 5,057 | 1 |
Purchased electricity | 6,028 | 6,140 | 4,045 | 5,057 | 1 |
Scope 3 | 22,811 | 26,813 | 26,200 | ||
3.1 Purchased goods and servies | 9,274 | 11,933 | 18,453 | ||
3.2 Capital goods | 7,067 | 9,654 | 1,892 | ||
3.3 Fuel and energy related | 709 | 864 | 117 | ||
3.5 Waste generated in operations | 61 | 55 | 89 | ||
3.6 Business travel | 1,314 | 1,848 | 2,661 | ||
3.7 Employee commuting | 4,387 | 2,459 | 2,988 | ||
Grand Total | 29,042 | 33,108 | 33,013 | 31,540 | 26,484 |
We are committed to reducing real world GHG emissions through our investee companies. This is supported by our three quantitative targets, as reported in Net Zero Portfolio. In addition, we commit to not invest in any new greenfield coal investments and will incorporate an NDPE approach in our investments. We will continue to champion ESG and lead the investing community in sustainability by actively advocating sustainability practices among our portfolio companies. In this instance, we aim to align our ESG practices and commitments with the guidelines of the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI), the PCAF and the UN Global Compact (UNGC), of which we are members.
Of portfolio emissions to have credible Net Zero targets by 2030
Investment emissions intensity (tCO2e / RM Million AUM) reduction by 2030 (vs. 2022)
Invested in new green and transition assets by 2030
Our Portfolio emissions approach is guided by PCAF's methodology for carbon accounting in the financial sector. Our 2030 emissions reduction progress is compared to 2022, the baseline year. Our portfolio carbon footprint is calculated using an enterprise value approach.
Our Portfolio emissions are attributable to Scope 1 and 2 from our listed equities, corporate bonds, private equity (direct and co-investments) and real estate holdings, which account for 80-90% of our assets under management (as of December 2022). For financed emissions, we used methodologies published by PCAF where available.
We classify emissions from our real estate holdings (domestic and international) as part of our portfolio emissions, as they are treated as investments in our portfolio. Currently, we are engaging our investees to disclose their Scope 3 emissions. Limitations regarding Scope 3 emission estimates are noted in the PCAF Standard: "PCAF acknowledges that, to date, the comparability, coverage, transparency, and reliability of Scope 3 data still varies greatly per sector and data source.
GHG Emissions by Holding Type 1
~83% GHG emissions are from domestic equities
GHG Emissions by Geography
~95% GHG emissions are from domestic investments
GHG Emissions by Sector
~86% of GHG emissions from Plantation, Utilities, Oil & Gas and Construction
Notes
Through our RM10 billion commitment, we aim to invest in specific thematic areas that are aligned with our climate aspirations while unlocking new investment opportunities. Our investment objectives are guided by these principles:
Our focus is on four key sectors are namely transport, buildings, power, Agriculture, Forestry and Other Land Use (AFOLU).
In 2022, our GHG emissions were
Investment emissions intensity:
% of AUM baselined:
We are committed to reducing real world GHG emissions through our investee companies. This is supported by our three quantitative targets, as reported in Net Zero Portfolio. In addition, we commit to not invest in any new greenfield coal investments and will incorporate an NDPE approach in our investments. We will continue to champion ESG and lead the investing community in sustainability by actively advocating sustainability practices among our portfolio companies. In this instance, we aim to align our ESG practices and commitments with the guidelines of the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI), the PCAF and the UN Global Compact (UNGC), of which we are members.
Scope 1 | Backup generators | 3 | <1% |
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Company vehicles | 200 | 1% | |
Scope 2 | Purchased electricity | 4405 | 16% |
Total Scope 1 & 2 | 4608 | 17% | |
Category (Scope 3) | 1. Purchased goods & services1 | 9,274 | 34% |
2. Capital goods2 | 7,067 | 26% | |
3. Fuel and energy-related | 719 | 3% | |
4. Waste generated | 32 | <1% | |
5. Business travel | 1407 | 5% | |
6. Employee commuting | 4,387 | 16% | |
Total Scope 1,2,3 | 27,494 | 100% |
We classify emissions from our real estate holdings (domestic and international) as part of our portfolio emissions, as they are treated as investments in our portfolio. Currently, we are engaging our investees to disclose their Scope 3 emissions. Limitations regarding Scope 3 emission estimates are noted in the PCAF Standard: "PCAF acknowledges that, to date, the comparability, coverage, transparency, and reliability of Scope 3 data still varies greatly per sector and data source.
(Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials)
(Principles for Responsible Investment)
(UN Global Compact)
(Sustainable Investing Standards)
(Joint Committee on Climate Change)
Through our RM10 billion commitment, we aim to invest in specific thematic areas that are aligned with our climate aspirations while unlocking new investment opportunities. Our investment objectives are guided by these principles:
Our focus is on four key sectors are namely transport, buildings, power, Agriculture, Forestry and Other Land Use (AFOLU).
Living wage by 2023
Labour Rights Policy
40% women in PNB leadership by 2025
Balancing profitability and social investments
PNB prioritises workplace equity and equal opportunities. We ensure fair compensation through our Living Wage Framework since January 2023.
We introduced the PNB Labour Rights Policy in 2022 to shape our priorities and ensure effective management of issues around labour rights at PNB, as we believe in the well-being of our employees, the employees of our investee companies, our suppliers and vendors.
Our Labour Rights Policy underscores our stance on 6 Key Material Issues:
For more information, please refer to:
PNB Labour Rights Policy FAQ on PNB Labour Rights Policy (Policy)PNB fosters an inclusive work environment, that values each employee. With a gender-balanced workforce and 36% women in senior management which exceeds global benchmark, we target 40% women in PNB Leadership by 2025.
PNB plays a prominent role in revitalising Malaysia's socio-economic development. Our commitment to the betterment of society through our CSR programmes will continue unabated. Our funding for CSR initiatives encompasses these four pillars:
Triple Bottom Line (TBL) Stewardship Model
Transparency in Voting
Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD)-aligned Disclosure
PNB prioritises transparency by openly sharing our voting policy and actual votes.As part of our investment stewardship responsibilities, we also engage actively with management, boards and shareholders of the investee companies in fostering strong marketplace accountability.
We are addressing climate change in our business and have adopted TCFD recommendations in our integrated annual report. This helps to inform stakeholders about our climate governance, strategies, opportunities and risk management. We value transparency and take the lead in exemplifying corporate responsibility on this issue.