Sustainability at AmBank
Sustainability is integral to how we win together with our stakeholders. We embed sustainability principles across our operations to drive responsible growth, financial resilience, and inclusive impact. Guided by our Winning Together 2029 (WT29) strategy, we focus on delivering measurable outcomes through responsible banking, conscious self-conduct and positive societal impact, while supporting Malaysia’s broader transition to a climate resilient and equitable economy.
Sustainability is about empowering communities, future-proofing businesses, and contributing to national priorities such as financial inclusion and climate resilience. To stay responsive and focused, we anchor our sustainability journey on what matters most to our stakeholders. This drives how we allocate resources, manage risks, and deliver value across our ecosystem.
“Sustainability is reflected in the choices we make and the impact we leave behind. It helps us understand risk more clearly, support customers through change and direct capital towards progress that lasts. Just as importantly, it reminds us that every decision carries both economic and human consequences”.
Jamie Ling
Group Chief Executive Officer
AmBank Group
Our Sustainability Journey
Our Progress and Achievements in FY2026
Net Zero Transition Plan
Achieving Net Zero by 2050 is a strategic priority for AmBank Group. This is central to our commitment to Shaping Tomorrow Together through the development of our inaugural Net Zero Transition Plan (NZTP), with Near-term 2030 Targets and Position Statements established for select hard-to-abate sectors. Our NZTP has been developed for the agriculture, energy and built environment economic focus areas. We are committing to phase out thermal coal mining by 2030.
We aim to be a responsible financial institution by adopting a pragmatic approach considering the Malaysian economy and operating landscape, and ensuring credibility is maintained through relevant science-based pathways.
Our Position Statements define the Group’s strategic stance for customers operating in the select hard-to-abate sectors, signalling our expectations on how we will continue to support our customers, through sustainable, transition and green financing. These Position Statements reflect the Group’s proactive approach to engaging with customers, ensuring continuous improvement in their environmental and social risk management practices.
For the progress updates on the sectoral pathways and position statements for each sector, click on the below:
Sustainable Finance Product (SFP) Framework
The SFP Framework serves as a guiding tool for integrating sustainability elements into the Group’s product development across all banking segments, including conventional and Islamic financial products and services.
The SFP Framework which is anchored on industry best practices, guidelines and principles established by credible authorities and certified bodies, is aligned with local, regional, and global sustainability standards.
Our Solutions
Awards and Recognitions
- Best Bank for Corporate Responsibility in Malaysia, Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2026
- Best ESG Manager, Malaysia, Asia Asset Management Best of the Best Awards 2026
- Silver for Sustainability Report of The Year, Australasian Reporting Awards 2025
- Top 10 National Corporate Governance & Sustainability Award 2025
- ASEAN Top 50 public listed company, ASEAN Corporate Governance Awards 2025
- Best Sustainable Investments, Malaysia Citywire ASEAN Awards 2024/25
- Best ESG Initiative, two consecutive years CorporateTreasurer Awards 2025
- Most Committed to ESG, Bronze FinanceAsia Asia’s Best Companies 2025
- Biggest ESG Impact: Nonbank Financial Institutions (Domestic), two consecutive years FinanceAsia Awards 2025
- Best Sustainable Investments: Nature Based Solutions AsianInvestor Asset Management Awards 2025
- Green Energy Stewardship Gold Award, The National Energy Awards (NEA) 2025
- MSOSH OSH GOLD CLASS 1 AWARD for 2025 under the Services Sector
- Ranked 3rd overall in the Graduan Malaysia Most Preferred Employer 2025, rising from 7th place in 2024
- Second Runner-Up Women’s Empowerment & DEI Third Runner-Up Inclusive Economic Growth, ABM CSR Excellence Awards 2024
- Gold for Governance, Reporting & Transparency at The Star ESG Positive Impact Awards 2024
- Best Bank for ESG in Malaysia 2024, Euromoney Awards for Excellence
- Best ESG Manager, Malaysia in Best of the Best Awards 2024 by Asia Asset Management
- Biggest ESG Impact –Nonbank Financial Institution (Domestic), Finance Asia Awards 2024
- Best Bank for ESG in Malaysia 2023, Asiamoney Award
- The Edge Malaysia ESG Awards 2023
- Sustainable Series – Positive Change MYR (Best Impact in Basic Needs – Silver)
- Sustainable Series – Climate Tech MYR (Best Impact in Climate Action – Silver)
- Amanat Lebuhraya Rakyat, Transport Deal of the Year – The Asset, Triple A Sustainable Infrastructure Awards 2023

