MRC
ESG GUIDELINES
OVERVIEW
The Malaysian Rubber Council (MRC) has developed the MRC ESG Guidelines to support companies in understanding, assessing and implementing ESG practices within their operations. The Guidelines are designed particularly for the Malaysian rubber industry to move from understanding ESG concepts to assessing their current practices, identifying gaps and developing an actionable ESG roadmap.
The Guidelines have also been strengthened by aligning with:
Relevant Sustainability Frameworks
- Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)
- Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- National Sustainability Reporting Framework (NSRF) / International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB)
- Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD)
- Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD)
- MITI i-ESG Framework
- Bursa Malaysia’s Sustainability Reporting Guide
Regulations and Standards
- Malaysian Sustainable Natural Rubber (MSNR)
- EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR)
- EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (EU CSDDD)
- Global Platform for Sustainable Natural Rubber (GPSNR)
Certifications
- Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)
- Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC)
- Preferred by Nature Certification (PBNC)
The MRC ESG Guidelines are intended to serve as a practical reference and starting point for Malaysian rubber industry seeking to strengthen their ESG practices.
By providing a common industry-oriented reference, the Guidelines aim to support companies in moving beyond awareness towards measurable action, improved ESG management and better preparedness for sustainability-related market and reporting expectations.
IMPORTANT NOTE
The Guidelines, Quick Start and supporting tools are intended as practical guidance and self-assessment resources. They do not replace applicable laws, regulations, certification requirements, customer requirements, professional advice, external audits or formal assurance processes. Companies should assess their own operational context, customer requirements, supply chain exposure and regulatory obligations when applying the Guidelines and tools.