TM R&D’s Smart Urban Forestry Project Recognised for Purposeful Partnership in TM’s 3-Star ESG Achievement

In today’s business landscape, environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations play an increasingly important role in shaping organisational priorities. As shared during the recent Bersama GCEO session on 8 January 2026, TM has been recognised by the UN Global Compact Network Malaysia & Brunei (UNGCMYB) as a 3-Star Lister on the ESG Select List. This marks TM’s first inclusion on the ESG Select List as a digital infrastructure company.

TM R&D contributed to this recognition through the Smart Urban Forestry project, developed in collaboration with Credence and supported by a purposeful partnership with the Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM). The project received a Gold Star under the Purposeful Partnership category, recognising efforts to further develop an AI-enabled tool in support of climate and biodiversity action.

The Smart Urban Forestry initiative applies AI and data-driven capabilities to enhance the monitoring and management of urban forest ecosystems. The tool supports evidence-based decision-making for environmental conservation, contributing to climate resilience, biodiversity protection and sustainable urban planning.

This recognition underscores the importance of research excellence, cross-disciplinary collaboration and strategic partnerships in advancing TM’s sustainability agenda.

Congratulations!