Kota Kinabalu: Sedafiat Sdn Bhd has launched a Green Procurement initiative aimed at embedding sustainable practices across its supply chain in support of national and global ESG goals.
The announcement was made during the Sedafiat Business Partners Excellence & Sustainability: The Way Forward programme held here, recently.
Chief Executive Officer Datuk Ag Buhtamam Ag Mahmun officiated the launch, describing the initiative as a strategic move to integrate environmental responsibility into procurement operations.
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He emphasised that the initiative reflects Sedafiat’s alignment with Malaysia’s ambition for a low-carbon economy.
“We want our vendor ecosystem to grow with us in this transition to a Net Zero future,” he said.
The initiative encourages vendors to adopt sustainable sourcing, use eco-friendly and recyclable materials, and meet green certification standards.
It also promotes greater awareness around ESG audits, compliance reporting, and responsible contract delivery.
“This is about raising the bar, not only for how we procure, but for how we collaborate with suppliers who are aligned with sustainability values,” said Mohd Nasruddin Datuk Dr Mohd Yaakub, who spoke during a dedicated session on ESG and vendor evaluation.
Organised by Sedafiat’s Procurement, Vendor, Logistics and Inventory (PVLI) Department, the programme featured presentations by internal leaders and representatives from external agencies.
Key sessions covered healthcare quality management, new requirements under DOSH, employer responsibilities under PERKESO, and recent amendments to the Sabah Labour Ordinance.
Other presentations explored service performance, customer satisfaction, contractual obligations, and Sedafiat’s roadmap towards Net Zero initiatives.
Mohd Hafrez Razi Bin Ab Razak, who shared the company’s sustainability strategy, stated that achieving Net Zero starts with daily decisions and procurement is where impact begins.
Around 100 participants attended the event, including vendors, business partners and Sedafiat management representatives.
Sedafiat reaffirmed its commitment to building transparent, performance-based vendor relationships guided by continuous improvement and shared sustainability goals.
The company also reiterated its alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), identifying green procurement as a key pillar of future operations.
