GDB HOLDINGS BERHAD
Malaysia | 0198.KL | Main
Reference
Report Year: 2023
Source Files:
Sustainability Committee
Sustainability Committee (Unknown pax) 🟢
- Strategy & targets oversight 🟢
- Materiality review 🟢
- Risk & opportunity evaluation 🟢
Reporting
GRI, TCFD, SASB, Integrated Report 🟢
GHG Accounting
GDB Holdings Berhad demonstrates a commendable start in GHG accounting by reporting Scope 1 (1,848.37 tCO₂e) and Scope 2 (821.32 tCO₂e) emissions for 2023, following the GHG Protocol. The data covers direct emissions from vehicles and machinery and indirect emissions from electricity. However, Scope 3 emissions are not reported, limiting the completeness of the inventory. There is no mention of third-party verification, which could enhance credibility. A clear base year and GWP basis are also missing. To improve, GDB should expand reporting to include Scope 3, pursue third-party verification, and establish a baseline for target setting. This would strengthen their climate impact assessment and align with industry best practices.
Emissions
| Scope | Value | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Scope1 | 1,848.37 tCO₂e 🟢 | |
| Scope2 | 821.32 tCO₂e 🟢 | |
| Scope3 | Not reported ⚠️ | Scope 3 emissions data missing ⚠️ |
| Biogenic emissions | Not applicable → | No biomass or biofuel usage reported. |
Other Details
- Base year: Not specified
- Boundary inventory: Covers direct operations and purchased electricity
- Gwp basis: Not specified
- Standard: GHG Protocol
- Data collection approach: Direct measurement for Scope 1 (vehicles, machinery) and Scope 2 (electricity)
- Third party verification: Not verified
- Carbon intensity: Not reported ⚠️
Efforts
- GHG emissions training 🟢
- 1,325.86 tonnes recycled 🟢
- Low-VOC materials 🌱
- 3R practices implemented 🌱
Social Highlights
- 87% customer satisfaction 🟢
- 42 employees trained 🟢
- RM6,576 community investment 🥗
- 858 training hours 🥗
- 0 fatalities 🟢
Governance
- Salary disclosure: Can’t find ⚠️
Report Quality
Commendable foundation in sustainability reporting by GDB Holdings Berhad 🟢. The 2023 integrated report provides quantifiable metrics such as Scope 1 and 2 emissions (1,848.37 and 821.32 tCO₂e), waste recycling (26.95%), and social impact (e.g., 87% customer satisfaction). The alignment with GRI, TCFD, and SASB frameworks adds credibility. However, gaps exist, including the absence of Scope 3 emissions and third-party verification ⚠️, which limits transparency. Forward-looking commitments are mentioned (e.g., full TCFD disclosure by 2027), but specific targets like net-zero timelines are vague. Generic statements on 'sustainability culture' lack supporting evidence. To enhance, GDB should incorporate third-party verification, expand GHG reporting, and set measurable long-term goals. This report is a solid base but could benefit from deeper specificity and accountability.
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