Securities Industry Development Corporation (SIDC) takes home ESGBusiness Awards 2024 for certification programme
The Certified Capital Market Professional - Sustainable and Responsible Investment (CCMP-SRI) programme covers topics on ESG risks, reporting, and sustainability taxonomies.
The Securities Industry Development Corporation (SIDC), the learning and development arm of the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC), has made a significant impact in the sustainability sphere by winning the Initiative Award - Malaysia for Sustainable Investment at the prestigious ESGBusiness Awards 2024. This award recognises SIDC's trailblazing CCMP-SRI certification programme, which equips capital market professionals with critical expertise in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) risks, sustainability reporting, and global taxonomies.
Developed through extensive research, benchmarking, and consultations with 74 industry experts, and supported by the Capital Market Development Fund (CMDF), the CCMP-SRI is Malaysia’s first comprehensive certification for Sustainable and Responsible Investment (SRI) in the capital market. It aligns with Malaysia’s sustainability agenda and contributes to the nation’s journey towards net-zero emissions, enabling the capital market to support green initiatives through sustainable finance.
The programme delivers a curriculum that bridges local regulations with global best practices, providing participants with critical insights into sustainable finance and investments to keep them at the forefront of the SRI market. Its structured learning pathway includes e-learning modules, interactive webinars, hands-on workshops, and collaborative discussions, all offered at an accessible price. This flexibility ensures the certification is open to a wide range of professionals, supporting SIDC’s mission to democratise sustainable finance education.
“By addressing the pressing needs of the industry, the CCMP-SRI programme not only elevates professional competency in SRI but also exemplifies SIDC’s commitment to fostering a sustainable future for Malaysia. Through its alignment with SIDC’s Industry Competency Framework (ICF), the programme provides a clear roadmap for professionals to enhance their expertise and thrive in sustainable finance,” said Tengku Zarina Tengku Chik, Chief Executive Officer of SIDC.
The launch of the certification programme in June 2024 was graced by the presence of Deputy Finance Minister, Lim Hui Ying, and the Executive Chairman of SC, Dato' Mohammad Faiz Azmi. The programme officially began in August, with the first cohort of participants commencing their journey with an experiential learning activity, including discussions on ESG perspectives.
The ESGBusiness Awards celebrate pioneering companies committed to sustainable development and ESG excellence. The Initiative Award honours a company's innovative and proactive approach to sustainable development, corporate responsibility, and stakeholder engagement that falls outside predefined award categories, showcasing the company's unique and forward-thinking approach to sustainability. SIDC’s win highlights its leadership in shaping a sustainable future for Malaysia’s capital markets.
The ESGBusiness Awards is presented by ESGBusiness. To view the full list of winners, click here. If you want to join the 2025 awards programme and be acclaimed for your company's outstanding commitment and achievement in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices, please contact Julie Anne Nuñez at [email protected].
