The Ministry for the Environment and Energy, also responsible for sustainable development, has launched two new digital platforms – one focused on ESG and the other on Green Public Procurement (GPP). Both platforms aim to promote more sustainable investments, encouraging both the public and private sectors to contribute to a greener and fairer economy.
During a conference organised by the Directorate for Sustainable Development, Minister Miriam Dalli explained how the new ESG platform makes it easier for companies to report on their Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) practices.
“So far, 46 companies are voluntarily reporting their ESG credentials. With this simpler and more transparent digital tool, we aim to encourage more companies to take part. Most importantly, this kind of reporting not only supports more sustainable operations but also makes companies more attractive to investors”, said Minister Dalli.
Minister Dalli also highlighted that the launch of this ESG platform, along with the new GPP online platform, marks an important step forward in the Government’s efforts to drive positive change across all sectors.
In recent years, Malta has made progress in both areas. The GPP compliance rate increased to 87.5% in 2024, and the number of entities reporting their ESG practices reached 46 by 2021.
The new ESG Platform, a voluntary tool, will make ESG reporting much easier. Companies and organisations can now track and compare their ESG data over time, helping them evaluate their performance and improve their operations to overcome challenges.
The GPP online platform will not only serve as a central hub for information but will also allow interested parties to ask questions about GPP compliance or training. Moreover, training will now be extended to economic operators to help them better meet GPP requirements.
During the event, the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) commended Malta for its efforts to ensure policy coherence for sustainable development. Ernesto Soria Morales, Senior Policy Officer within OECD said that “With the aim of enhancing further the implementation of the SDGs in Malta, as part of another European Commission project, the OECD in collaboration with the Sustainable Development Directorate will be working on a training course for public officers to effectively integrate the SDGs in policy and programme implementation.”
Francine Pace Caruana, Director of the Directorate for Sustainable Development, said that this ongoing dialogue and the launch of these digital tools are essential to reaching Malta’s sustainable development goals. “Every individual, business, organisation, and public entity has a role to play in this collective effort”, she added.
Both platforms are key steps toward building a more sustainable economy, in line with Malta’s 2050 vision.
The digital platforms can be accessed at esgplatform.gov.mt and gpp.gov.mt.
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