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TEK Securities Malaysia, based in Labuan, Malaysia, is a licensed securities company committed to sustainability and green values.

We offer innovative financial solutions in line with global shifts towards environmental responsibility and economic growth.

16/10/2026

🌳 Sarawak's carbon market is moving from plans to licences.

The state has issued carbon credit trading licences to 3 entities, covering 56,806 hectares. One licence is still being validated by an accredited body, and the other two were only just issued.

Another 8 carbon study permits have been granted, covering 179,327 hectares. These let holders carry out studies and prepare the project design documents they need before a full carbon licence can be approved.

How it works:
✅ Projects must be validated and verified by internationally recognised bodies
✅ Once certified, credits can be issued and registered
✅ They can then be traded in domestic and international markets

What about local communities? Deputy Minister Datuk Len Talif Salleh said locals can benefit through jobs, boat rentals and labour support, plus training in forest replanting, nursery management, forest inventory, biomass assessment and sustainable resource management.

The real economic value begins once credits are certified and traded. 🌏

30/09/2026

🌿 Sabah’s Mangroves: From Natural Asset to Carbon Asset

Sabah’s mangroves are gaining attention as a potential source of high-integrity carbon credits — and this could be much bigger than simply protecting forests.

According to recent reports, Sabah has more than 340,000 hectares of mangrove forests, representing the largest continuous mangrove area in Malaysia.

Mangroves are not only important ecosystems. They can also:

🌱 Store and sequester carbon
🌊 Protect coastal communities from erosion and flooding
🐟 Support marine biodiversity and fisheries
💰 Create potential new sources of climate finance
🤝 Generate opportunities for local and indigenous communities

This is where the concept of Blue Carbon becomes increasingly important.

The opportunity is not simply:

Mangrove → Carbon Credit

The real value chain is:

Conservation → Measurement → Verification → Carbon Asset → Financing → Long-term Climate Impact

Sabah has also made it clear that carbon projects need strong environmental, social, financial and governance integrity, rather than allowing poorly designed projects or speculative carbon trading.

That principle will be critical if Sabah wants to build a credible carbon market and attract long-term international climate investment.

🌏 Natural capital is becoming financial capital — but only when the underlying climate impact can be measured, verified and trusted.

The next question is no longer “Can mangroves generate carbon credits?”

It is:

“How do we develop high-integrity blue carbon projects that create measurable climate impact while protecting ecosystems and benefiting local communities?”

📌 A very interesting development for Malaysia’s Blue Economy + Carbon Market + ESG ecosystem.

Learn more: https://www.nst.com.my/news/regional/2026/09/1544374/sabahs-mangroves-hold-carbon-credit-promise

24/09/2026

🌍 DID YOU KNOW? Tesla Makes Billions From Environmental Credits

When people think about Tesla, they think of EVs, batteries, AI and clean energy.

But there is another business model hiding in the numbers:

♻️ Regulatory Credits.

According to Tesla’s 2025 annual filing:

💰 US$1.993 BILLION
Revenue from automotive regulatory credits

📊 US$3.794 BILLION
Net income attributable to common stockholders

That means Tesla’s regulatory-credit revenue was equivalent to approximately 52.5% of its 2025 net income.

And here’s the important distinction:

⚠️ These are regulatory credits, not the same thing as voluntary carbon credits.

Tesla earns tradable credits because of its clean-vehicle business and sells them to other regulated automotive companies that need credits to meet applicable emissions requirements.

The bigger lesson?

🌱 Environmental regulation can create financial value.

Carbon markets and ESG are not simply about compliance anymore.

They can become part of a company's revenue strategy, asset strategy and competitive advantage.

This raises an interesting question for corporate leaders:

👉 If Tesla can monetize environmental performance, what environmental assets could YOUR company potentially monetize?

Carbon credits?
Renewable energy attributes?
Waste reduction?
Energy efficiency?
Supply-chain decarbonization?

The future of ESG may be about turning measurable environmental performance into financial value.

What do you think? 👇

21/09/2026

🌍 Big changes are happening in the carbon market!

Verra, the world's leading carbon standard, just announced major updates focused on integrity, supply chain decarbonization, and global compliance:

📦 New Scope 3 Standard (S3S): Companies can now generate certified Scope 3 Units (S3Us) to quantify and verify climate action directly within their supply chains.

🛡️ VCS Version 5 Approved: Verra's flagship standard gained official approval under the ICVCM’s Core Carbon Principles, marking a huge leap forward for carbon credit integrity.

⚡ Updated Renewable Methodology (VMR0017): Stricter standards for renewable energy projects, now officially incorporating Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).

🏛️ Article 6 Alignment: Strategic government partnerships to support sovereign and international compliance carbon trading.

The market is shifting from volume to high integrity and direct supply-chain impact.

How is your organization preparing for stricter Scope 3 accounting? Let’s discuss in the comments below! 👇

18/06/2026

5 Easy Ways Businesses Can Start Their ESG Journey:

1. Reduce single-use plastic in operations

2. Implement fair labor practices

3. Adopt energy-efficient workflows

4. Prioritize transparent communication

5. Support local community initiatives

Start small, grow sustainably.

09/06/2026

Let’s talk 👇

Which ESG pillar do you think companies need to improve the most?
🌳 Environmental
🤝 Social
📜 Governance

Vote in the comments!

02/06/2026

Sustainability isn’t a one-time project.
It’s a daily commitment to our planet, our people, and our future.

Every small corporate action adds up to global change. 💚

14/05/2026

Why top global brands are doubling down on ESG in 2026?

✅ Lower operational risk
✅ Stronger investor confidence
✅ Better brand reputation
✅ Healthier workplace culture
✅ Carbon neutrality goals

ESG performance now defines business competitiveness worldwide.

Agree? Drop a 🌱 in the comments.

30/04/2026

⚠️ One of the biggest ESG and sustainability wake-up calls in 2026 is happening right now — the explosive growth of AI and data centres is driving a massive surge in global energy demand and carbon emissions.

Recent reports revealed that governments and industries may have severely underestimated the environmental impact of AI infrastructure. New projections show AI data centres could contribute significantly more carbon emissions than previously expected, creating major pressure on global Net Zero targets.

At the same time, global energy markets are facing volatility due to geopolitical tensions, accelerating the push toward renewable energy, carbon accounting, and sustainable infrastructure investments.

This is changing the ESG landscape rapidly:
🔹 Carbon accounting is becoming a core business function
🔹 Scope 3 emissions reporting is gaining stronger scrutiny
🔹 Renewable energy procurement is now a strategic priority
🔹 AI sustainability and data centre emissions are becoming major ESG discussion topics
🔹 Investors are demanding more transparent and audit-ready ESG reporting

The future of ESG is no longer about “reporting for compliance” — it is about managing real operational risks, energy security, and long-term business resilience.

At TEK ESG, we believe companies that act early on sustainability, carbon management, and ESG governance will be better positioned for the next decade of global transformation.

🌍 Sustainability is no longer optional.
It is becoming the foundation of future business survival and competitiveness.

14/04/2026

What a powerful session yesterday.

Over 100 participants came together at the Executive Forum 2026 to exchange ideas, build connections, and explore the future of ESG and Islamic Social Finance.

Great conversations. Strong energy. Meaningful impact.

A big thank you to all our speakers, partners, and guests for making this event a great success.

More to come.

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