Kuala lumpur: Benua Hijau Sdn Bhd has been awarded the Environmental Sustainability Award - Biodiversity and Natural Resources Protection at the ESG PLUS Awards 2025, yesterday. In a statement today, the company said the recognition reflects its work in responsible land stewardship, wildlife protection programmes, habitat restoration initiatives and sustainable resource management practices.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, winning the Environmental Sustainability Award marks a milestone in its work on ecological protection and sustainable development, it added. Benua Hijau expressed its honor in receiving the award, emphasizing that protecting natural heritage is both a commitment and a responsibility to future generations. The recognition is seen as an encouragement for the company to expand its conservation efforts and champion biodiversity protection across Malaysia.

The company has implemented science-based conservation strategies, community-driven environmental education, and collaborative projects with local authorities, non-governmental bodies (NGOs), and universities in preserving biodiversity and protecting natural resources. Key initiatives by Benua Hijau include the restoration of the Melaleuca cajuputi (Pokok Gelam) natural habitat in the Setiu Wetlands in Terengganu, reforestation and rehabilitation of degraded forest areas, protection of endangered flora and fauna, sustainable land-use and resource management practices, and community education and environmental awareness programmes.

These efforts align with Malaysia's national biodiversity framework and global sustainability goals, the company added.