Synergy ESCO, a Malaysian unit of Hong Kong-listed Unity Group Holdings International Ltd (Unity), has launched the world’s first ESG Light certified for carbon credit eligibility, placing Malaysia at the forefront of global sustainable technology innovation.
The ESG Light, introduced at Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) during the Carbon Credit and ESG Ecosystem 2025 Conference, is a breakthrough in energy efficiency.
[From Left] Stephen Cheung Chief, Technical Officer Of Unity Group; Datuk Jalumin Bayogoh, Deputy Chairman Of Board Of Director Of Rural Development Corporation Sabah; Profesor. Ir Ts. Dr. Khalina Abdan, Director Of Institute Of Tropical Forestry And Forest Products Universiti Putra Malaysia; Dato’ Dr. Tan Yew Chong, Advisor To The Ministry Of Plantation And Commodities; Dato’ Prof. Ir. Dr. Ahmad Farhan Mohd Sadullah, Vice Canselor, Universiti Putra Malaysia; Mansfield Wong, Chairman and CEO Of Unity Group; Zhang Enjun, Chief Executive Officer, Beijing Xinghua CPA Firm; Prof. Dato’ Dr. H’ng Paik San, Program Advisor; Madam Eva Yim, Executive Director Of Synergy ESCO.
Consuming only 4.5 watts of power and boasting an impressive 180,000-hour lifespan (approximately 40 years at 12 hours/day), the light provides up to 89 per cent in energy savings.
Its exceptional lifespan and energy efficiency makes it a valuable tool in carbon markets, helping businesses and developers cut emissions and earn carbon credits through verifiable emissions reductions.
“ESG Light is no longer just a product—it is a financial tool enabling sustainable development with measurable impact,” said Mansfield Wong, Chairman and CEO of Unity Group Holding International Limited.
The event also featured the soft launch of the Unity-UPM Sustainability Research and Development Centre, which aims to accelerate research into carbon reduction technologies and sustainable practices.
The ESG Light is also being introduced into digital agriculture via a research initiative between Unity-UPM Sustainability Research and Development Centre and Shine Plus Group Sdn Bhd.
[From Left] Stephen Cheung, Chief Technical Officer Of Unity Group; Prof. Dato’ Dr. H’ng Paik San, Program Advisor; Dato’ Dr. Tan Yew Chong, Advisor to the Ministry Of Plantation and Commodities; Mansfield Wong Chairman and CEO Of Unity Group; Madam Eva Yim, Executive Director Of Synergy ESCO
Through this partnership, the technology will be used in Shine Plus’s smart digital farming to reduce energy use by 70%, boost crop yields by 10x, and support ESG compliance, enabling carbon tracking in food systems.
Unity is targeting a 25-million tonnes reduction in carbon dioxide (CO2) in Malaysia, through ultra energy-efficient ESG light and Green One Day community program as an integrated strategy to reduce carbon emissions under Selangor State Government Green Initiative Program for 6000 strata properties.
In addition, the event brought together prominent figures from government, industry, and the ESG enabler community to share insights on sustainable finance, ESG integration, and national climate-aligned development
Among the speakers were Datuk Dr Tan Yew Chong, Advisor to the Ministry of Plantation and Commodities; Dr Nor Hanizan bin Sahib, Head of the Operations Development Department at LPHS; Mansfield Wong, Chairman and CEO of Unity Group Holding International Ltd; CC Loh, Senior Property Manager at Mah Sing Group Bhd; and Zhang Enjun, CEO of Beijing Xinghua CPA Firm.
The speakers emphasised the urgent need for scalable green technologies that align with national decarbonisation targets and sustainable finance frameworks.
Meanwhile, the R&D Centre is set to become a key innovation hub, with a focus on carbon reduction technologies, green energy integration, and smart digital farming aligned with ESG metrics.
With over 200 participants who attended the conference, the event marked a collective call to action—shifting the narrative from global warming to global cooling, and from awareness to investment.
Unity is planning a secondary listing on Bursa Malaysia to boost liquidity, valuation, and its investor base, supporting its expanding energy management in Malaysia.
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