News Release - 03 December 2024

UOB Malaysia wins regional and national ESG awards for prioritising energy efficiency and employee well-being at its HQ

KUALA LUMPUR, 3 December 2024 – UOB Malaysia today announced that its corporate headquarters, UOB Plaza 1 Kuala Lumpur (UOB Plaza 1 KL), has been awarded top honours for energy efficiency. The building was the winner in the Energy Efficient Building categories at the ASEAN Energy Efficiency and Conservation Best Practices Awards 2024 and the National Energy Awards 2024.

The ASEAN Energy Efficiency and Conservation Best Practices Awards, presented by the ASEAN Centre for Energy acknowledges private sector’s excellence in advancing energy efficiency and conservation across the region. Meanwhile, the National Energy Awards spearheaded by the Ministry of Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change recognise industry leaders for their commitment to implementing sustainable energy practices within Malaysia.

UOB Malaysia’s commitment to workplace well-being at UOB Plaza 1 KL also won the Bank the Workplace Wellness Programme Award at the ESGBusiness Awards 2024 for the second consecutive year.

Ms Ng Wei Wei, CEO of UOB Malaysia, said, “We are honoured to receive these recognitions at both regional and national levels, which affirmed our commitment to sustainability. By combining design, purpose, and function, we have created a space that not only embodies our values but demonstrates how we balance long-term growth with responsibility. UOB Plaza 1 Kuala Lumpur stands as a testament to our journey of advancing ESG best practices that create lasting value for our people, customers and the community.”

Completed in September 2022, the 37-storey UOB Plaza 1 KL is the first bank headquarters in Malaysia to achieve platinum ratings from both Malaysia’s GreenRE¹ and Singapore’s BCA Green Mark. The building’s award-winning features include sustainable architecture, efficient energy, water and waste management systems, and a strong focus on employee well-being. Key eco-friendly installations, such as energy-efficient cooling and lighting systems, water-efficient fixtures, and a rainwater harvesting system, contribute significantly to reducing its carbon footprint.

Nurturing people the UOB Way

UOB Plaza 1 KL was designed not only to meet the green standards but also to nurture a future-ready workforce. Designed with its occupants’ well-being in mind, the building fosters a collaborative and agile work environment that adapts to the fast-evolving business landscape. The building prioritises employee wellness with abundant natural light, superior indoor air quality, and green spaces. It also offers a range of amenities, including a gymnasium, childcare centre, health clinic, sky dining areas and bistros at every level. Versatile social areas further promote recreational activities and community engagement through various initiatives under UOB Malaysia’s wellness programme, which encourages a healthy, inclusive lifestyle driven by Purpose, Passion, and People.

¹Please refer to news release – 'UOB Malaysia is the first bank to receive GreenRE platinum certification for its corporate headquarters', 22 January 2024