Prasarana Malaysia Berhad has unveiled its new digital platform, the Vendor ESG Hub, a strategic initiative aimed at elevating environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices across its vendor ecosystem. The platform, developed to support the nearly 5,000 vendors registered with the company—including more than 3,000 local small and medium enterprises (SMEs)—marks a significant step in Prasarana’s commitment to integrating sustainability throughout its operations.
Group President and Chief Executive Officer, Mohd Azharuddin Mat Sah, described the platform as a purposeful move to strengthen ESG adoption among both local and international suppliers. Speaking at the launch event in Petaling Jaya, he emphasised the need for the supply chain to align with global ESG standards.
“The Vendor ESG Hub portal offers practical resources, guides and digital tools tailored to help vendors understand, assess and gradually implement ESG principles,” he said. “The platform is structured around four key components—Assess, Inspire, Learn and Do—each designed to build vendor capability and readiness for a sustainable business future.”
The initiative was launched in conjunction with the Health, Safety, Security, Environment and Sustainable Development (HSSE & SD) Week 2025, underscoring Prasarana’s long-term commitment to ESG integration.
Implementation will be phased, with 30 to 50 companies selected for initial participation in education and awareness programmes related to ESG practices. These will span both domestic and international vendors, including partners from Europe, China and Japan.
“We are engaging with all our vendors—local and global—to explore how their practices can be enhanced to support sustainability goals,” Azharuddin noted. “One of our long-term priorities is the reduction of carbon emissions in vendor operations. While ESG is a broad domain, this platform allows us to focus on tangible actions, such as equipping our partners with the knowledge and tools to lower emissions in their day-to-day processes.”
The launch of the Vendor ESG Hub further reinforces Prasarana’s role as a key enabler of sustainable transformation within the public transportation ecosystem and broader industry supply chains.
-Business Times