How far behind is Malaysia on Scope 3 disclosure?

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Malaysia is far behind on Scope 3 disclosure, with 11% of listed companies disclosing it in 2023 versus 39% across Asia-Pacific.
In Malaysia’s 2023 reporting cycle, only 11 per cent of publicly listed companies disclosed any Scope 3 emissions. Across Asia-Pacific, the figure is 39 per cent, meaning Malaysia trails the regional average by 28 percentage points. The remaining 89 per cent either did not disclose Scope 3 at all or limited disclosure to Scope 1 and Scope 2, described as the smaller and more visible parts.
Malaysia’s 2023 Scope 3 disclosure rate is 11%
The 2023 reporting cycle shows a low adoption of Scope 3 disclosure among Malaysia’s publicly listed companies, with just 11 per cent providing any Scope 3 emissions figures. The rest of the market—89 per cent—either omitted Scope 3 or stayed with Scope 1 and Scope 2 only.
Asia-Pacific discloses Scope 3 at 39% on average
Across Asia-Pacific, 39 per cent of publicly listed companies disclosed Scope 3 emissions in the same period. This creates a clear gap between Malaysia’s 11 per cent and the region’s 39 per cent.
Most Malaysian firms stop at Scope 1 and Scope 2
For the 89 per cent that did not disclose Scope 3, the disclosure pattern largely centred on Scope 1 and Scope 2. These are characterised as the smaller and more visible slices, leaving Scope 3—where construction’s real carbon footprint is said to sit—largely uncovered in many reports.
Scope 3 disclosure is set to become mandatory for Group 1 from 2027
From 2027, Scope 3 disclosure becomes mandatory for Group 1 firms. The contrast between the 2023 disclosure rate and the 2027 requirement is framed as a gap in practice heading into a deadline, even as the reporting expectations tighten.

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