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Empowering Businesses with ESG & AI: Highlights from RAA Capital Partners’ Landmark Event
Sustainability and innovation took center stage on 24 February 2025, as RAA Capital Partners hosted a game-changing event at Kelab Golf Perkhidmatan Awam (KGPA), Kuala Lumpur. With a focus on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategies and AI-driven solutions, the event brought together industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators to explore the future of sustainable business growth.
Setting the Stage for ESG and AI Transformation
In her inspiring welcome address, Rita Benoy Bushon, Founder & Managing Director of RAA Capital Partners, emphasized the evolution of sustainability from a corporate responsibility to a strategic necessity. She reinforced the importance of ESG as a driver of business resilience, competitiveness, and stakeholder value.
The keynote address, delivered by Vicks Kanagasingam, Chairman of Evlos.AI and Advisor to the Ministry of Digital Malaysia, underscored how ESG and digital transformation unlock market opportunities, enhance risk management, and improve funding prospects for SMEs.
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Key Highlights: ESG Forum, EMMA Launch, and CESI Establishment
ESG Forum: Bridging the ESG Gap for SMEs and GLCs
Moderated by Monica Tiara Mittra of RAA Capital Partners, the ESG Forum featured expert panelists addressing critical sustainability challenges:
Fui K. Soong (Centre for Strategic Engagement) discussed global ESG frameworks.
Adj. Prof. Murugason R. Thangaratnam (Novem CS) highlighted the role of cybersecurity in ESG data protection.
Allan Lau (BizSphere) explored practical solutions for SMEs to meet ESG compliance.
Rina Neoh (Ficus Capital) shared insights into ESG as a value driver for investors.
Prof. M. Nazri Muhd (Centre for AI Innovation) demonstrated AI’s potential in streamlining ESG reporting and compliance.
EMMA:
Transforming ESG Compliance with AI
A major milestone of the event was the introduction of EMMA (ESG Management & Monitoring using AI)—an innovative AI-driven tool designed to simplify ESG compliance and sustainability reporting.
The live demonstration by Rita Benoy Bushon and Danil Hafiy showcased EMMA’s powerful capabilities, including automating up to 90% of ESG-related tasks, real-time analytics, and carbon footprint tracking using the GHG protocol. With its intuitive interface, EMMA empowers businesses, especially SMEs, to integrate sustainability seamlessly into their operations.
Launch of CESI: A Center for ESG & AI Excellence
The event also marked the establishment of the Centre of Excellence for Sustainability Impact (CESI), a non-profit initiative dedicated to advancing ESG and AI best practices.
The launch was officiated by Vicks Kanagasingam, Rita Benoy Bushon (as President of CESI), Prof. M. Nazri Muhd (Council Member of CESI), and Mohanthas Narayanasamy (Board Member of RAA Capital Partners). Sumita Chakrabarty, Head of R&D and Strategy at CESI, highlighted CESI’s mission to bridge the ESG adoption gap in Malaysia through education, advocacy, and industry collaboration.
A Vision for the Future
“Today’s gathering is a pivotal moment for businesses across Malaysia,” said Rita Benoy Bushon. “By embracing innovation, we can drive sustainable practices and build a future where ESG excellence becomes the foundation for business success.”
With transformative discussions, expert insights, and groundbreaking launches, the event reinforced RAA Capital Partners’ commitment to empowering businesses with cutting-edge ESG and AI solutions.
For more information on RAA’s ESG AI-driven solutions, visit www.raa-capital.com.
