Sustainability in PCG | PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad (PCG)

Why It Matters

Sustainability is more than a trend. It is a core element of our business strategy and a pathway to long-term success. By embedding sustainable practices into every aspect of our operations, we create lasting value for our stakeholders while contributing to a healthier planet and more resilient communities.

This commitment enables us to proactively navigate complex challenges, from climate change to social responsibility, and positions us to respond effectively to evolving expectations. Whether from customers, investors, regulators, or employees, we remain agile and accountable.

Through this integrated approach, sustainability becomes not just a goal, but a driver of innovation, resilience, and responsible growth.

Our Approach

We are committed to embedding sustainability deep within our business operations. Guided by the refreshed PETRONAS Sustainability Approach, we are advancing a comprehensive agenda that integrates environmental, social, and governance considerations into every aspect of our decision-making in creating sustainable value.

PCG Sustainability Agenda

Our ongoing efforts to align with internationally-recognised standards and best practices are a testament to this commitment. Our inclusion in the Dow Jones Best-in-Class indices and the FTSE4Good Bursa Malaysia index reflects our dedication to transparency and excellence. Our sustainability targets are aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to ensure a collective global impact.

PCG & Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Our Commitment to the SDGs

In 2015, the UN outlined 17 SDGs to address global challenges including those related to poverty, inequality, climate change and environmental degradation. The SDGs set an agenda for governments, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), corporations and all other stakeholders across the world to work together to create a sustainable future for all by 2030.

Recognising the criticality of the issues targeted, and in continuing efforts to support the nation’s socio-economic development, PETRONAS Group has “adopted” seven of the SDGs which now serve to guide its sustainability agenda:

Following an evaluation of our operations and the impact we have on communities, PCG has embraced the seven SDGs mentioned and added another five: SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation; SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities; SDG 14: Life Below Water; SDG 15: Life on Land; and SDG 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions.

We have termed these our priority SDGs and refer to them in shaping our sustainability directions as well as our policies.

Our Sustainability Strategy

Our Sustainability Strategy takes into consideration our material matters and is designed to create value for our stakeholders. Outcomes of initiatives under the three broad sustainability focus areas – namely Business Sustenance, Resource Efficiency and Social Responsibility – support the SDGs that we embrace.