Sime Darby Motors Builds A Greener Future

In keeping with Sime Darby Motors' commitment to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles, Sime Darby Motors, Retail and Distribution Malaysia, recently launched its "Seeds of Sustainability" initiative, which saw over 100 employee volunteers gather at Sepang Gold Coast for tree planting and beach cleaning activities in collaboration with non-governmental organisation Ocean Hero Conservation.

As part of the initiative, more than 50 Casuarina saplings were planted along the Sepang Gold Coast's shoreline, and more than 73 kg of trash were cleared from the beach. 

A sustainability workshop and ESG awareness briefing were also conducted to inform and educate staff members about the value of ESG and how they can support Sime Darby Motors' sustainability initiatives. Jeffrey Gan, Managing Director of Retail and Distribution, Sime Darby Motors Southeast Asia, Hong Kong and Macau, said, “In line with our pledge to forge a sustainable future, our ‘Seeds of Sustainability’ initiative provides a platform for employee volunteerism in contributing to environmental preservation, alongside instilling a strong ESG mindset”

“Efforts such as these are also part of our strategic plans for sustainable growth, which include encouraging the adoption of electric vehicles (EV) in Malaysia, supporting the country’s decarbonisation objectives.”

“On this note, Sime Darby Motors’ continues to spearhead Malaysia’s EV landscape through growing our EV line-up with world-class vehicles. This includes our recent launches of the BYD Dolphin and BMW iX catering to both the mass market as well as premium luxury segments.

“Coupled with our continuous expansion of our nationwide EV charging network and the evolution of our aftersales ecosystem to be fully EV-ready in our showrooms and service workshops, this underscores our dedication to making sustainable choices more accessible,” he added.