Green Technology Annual Report

The Energy Management Gold Standard (EMGS) Award is held to recognise organisations that have successfully implemented Sustainable Energy Management Systems in compliance with standards set under the ASEAN Energy Management Scheme (AEMAS). Launched in 2015, the annual award showcases best practices to managed energy better an be more energy efficient. Low Carbon Annual Sharing Session started in 2017 as a programme that recognises the efforts and achievements of local authorities, universities, organisations and companies to lower their carbon footprint. In 2019, the programme was rebranded as the Low Carbon City Awards for better visibility and prestige as well as to promote the Low Carbon Cities 2030 Challenge (LCC2030Challenge). Low Carbon Cities Award EMGS Award LCC2030Challenge aims to establish 200 Low Carbon Zones and 1,000 Low Carbon Partners across Malaysia by 2030. These Low Carbon Zones and Low Carbon Partners will minimise their emissions from: The awards also aim to provide participating organisations with visibility to share and promote their carbon reduction efforts. ENERGY Maximise building energy efficiency and increase adoption of renewable energy. WATER Maximise water efficiency and increase adoption of rainwater harvesting. MOBILITY Increase use of public transport, cycling, walking and other low carbon modes. WASTE Reduce the amount of waste that goes into the landfils. GREENERY Maintain or increase the number of trees and green spaces in the city. 83 MALAYSIAN GREEN TECHNOLOGY & CLIMATE CHANGE CENTRE ANNUAL REPORT 2019