MDEC launches MDCAP to support sustainability adoption by businesses

The Malaysia Digital Climate Action Pledge (MDCAP), a corporate pledge that aims to build capacity and increase the adoption of sustainability and climate action by businesses across the digital economy, was launched on 13th October.

马来西亚数字气候行动承诺（MDCAP）是一项企业承诺，旨在建设能力并增加数字经济中企业对可持续发展和气候行动的采用，该承诺于10 月 13日启动。

MDCAP was jointly developed by Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), the country’s lead digital economy agency, in partnership with United Nations Global Compact Network Malaysia and Brunei (UNGCMYB).

MDCAP 由马来西亚领先的数字经济机构马来西亚数字经济公司（MDEC）与联合国全球契约马来西亚和文莱网络（UNGCMYB）联合开发。

MDEC said the first cohort of MDCAP signatories consist of 28 businesses from the digital economy sector.

MDEC 表示，第一批 MDCAP 签署者包括来自数字经济领域的 28 家企业。

"These signatories will have access to resources including a climate action playbook and carbon toolkit, including a calculator, online scoresheet and reporting tool, to help them take affirmative climate action plan," the agency said in a statement.

该机构在一份声明中说：“这些签署方将获得包括气候行动手册和碳工具包在内的资源，包括计算器、在线计分表和报告工具，以帮助他们采取积极的气候行动计划。”

Signatories of MDCAP are required to undertake a minimum of two out of six commitments, which include conducting business operations in an environmentally responsible manner, through Reduce, Reuse, Recycle practices; taking action to minimise greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by implementing energy efficiency or renewable energy or other emission-reducing measures; and implementing responsible sourcing across the supply chain.

MDCAP 的签署方必须至少承担六项承诺中的两项，其中包括通过减少、再利用、回收实践以对环境负责的方式开展业务；采取行动，通过实施能源效率或可再生能源或其他减排措施，尽量减少温室气体 (GHG) 排放；并在整个供应链中实施负责任的采购。

Other commitments are defining a climate governance strategy in accordance with the mission, vision, and values of the company; encouraging stakeholder dialogue on the company sustainability practices; and sharing sustainability best practices in terms of strategies, action plans, and initiatives.

其他承诺是根据公司的使命、愿景和价值观制定气候治理战略；鼓励利益相关者就公司可持续发展实践进行对话；分享战略、行动计划和倡议方面的可持续发展最佳实践。

MCAP was announced by Communications and Multimedia Malaysia Minister Tan Sri Annuar Musa in conjunction with the closing of Malaysia Digital Week 2022 (MDW2022) on 13th October.

MCAP 是由马来西亚通讯及多媒体部长丹斯里安努亚慕沙在10月13日马来西亚数码周 2022（MDW2022）闭幕之际宣布的。

"Malaysia's digital economy reached 22.6 per cent of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) last year and is expected to grow beyond the initial target of 25.5 per cent by 2025. This makes the digital economy a key catalyst for the nation’s shift to more sustainable economic practices,” he said.

“马来西亚的数字经济去年达到国内生产总值（GDP）的 22.6%，预计到 2025 年将超过 25.5% 的初始目标。这使得数字经济成为该国转向更可持续的经济实践的关键催化剂，“ 他说。

The minister said the role of the private sector in championing sustainable practices is crucial in achieving the nation’s carbon neutrality aspirations.

这位部长表示，私营部门在倡导可持续实践方面的作用对于实现国家的碳中和愿望至关重要。

“However, we recognise that some companies may find it difficult to relate sustainability to their own operations.

然而，我们认识到一些公司可能会发现很难将可持续性与他们自己的运营联系起来。

"Businesses, through MDCAP, will have access to a range of resources and best practices to help them act," he said.

“通过 MDCAP，企业将获得一系列资源和最佳实践，以帮助他们采取行动，”他说。

The pledge is aligned to the government’s commitment to be a carbon-neutral nation by 2050. As outlined in the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP), the government is aiming for a 45 per cent reduction in GHG emissions intensity of GDP by 2030, compared to a 2005 baseline, and to achieve a 31 percent renewable energy mix by 2025.

该承诺与政府到 2050 年成为碳中和国家的承诺相一致。正如第 12 个马来西亚计划（12MP）所述，政府的目标是到 2030 年将 GDP 的温室气体排放强度降低 45%，与2005 年基线，到 2025 年实现 31% 的可再生能源组合。

MDEC chief executive officer Mahadhir Aziz noted that MDCAP is a very important step in supporting the acceleration the growth of the digital economy sustainably.

MDEC 首席执行官 Mahadhir Aziz 指出，MDCAP 是支持加速数字经济可持续增长的非常重要的一步。