Steel Innovation Paves the Way
for a Sustainable Future
Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd (Masteel) is showing how heavy industry can go green without slowing down. By using Direct Casting and Direct Rolling technology, the company has removed fossil fuels from the billet heating process, cutting carbon emissions at the source.
The results are impressive. In 2024 alone, Masteel reduced its Scope 1 greenhouse gas emissions by 51.2% and achieved a 33.7% drop in emissions per tonne of steel. It has invested RM57 million in carbon capture, while also implementing real-time monitoring to track its environmental impact.
But carbon is only part of the story. Masteel has introduced zero-water discharge practices, switched to low-GHG Induction Furnaces and recycles all its cooling water. It is also working with UTAR on carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) research. These efforts have earned the company two Gold Awards at The Star’s ESG Positive Impact Awards 2024.
Why ESG Skills Matter
Technology can transform industries, but lasting change also requires skilled professionals who can guide companies through complex sustainability challenges. This is where ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) expertise becomes essential.
The Certified ESG Professional Programme – Level 1 and Level 2, offered by HRD Academy, is designed to give you those skills, helping you turn sustainability goals into real-world results.
Connecting Steel Innovation and ESG Expertise
- Innovation Needs Strategy – Masteel’s technology is groundbreaking, but ESG professionals ensure it aligns with long-term sustainability goals.
- Regulatory Readiness – With stricter green building and environmental standards, ESG skills help businesses stay compliant and competitive.
- Transparency Builds Trust – ESG expertise supports accurate reporting, building credibility with stakeholders.
- Future-Proof Careers – The demand for ESG knowledge is rising, making these skills valuable across multiple industries.
Masteel’s journey shows that sustainability in heavy industry is possible with the right technology and the right mindset. But technology alone isn’t enough. It needs people with the expertise to manage, measure and communicate its impact.
If you would like to know how you can lead the kind of change that industries need, the Certified ESG Professional Programme will be of interest to you.
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