Sustainability & ESG
ERS Energy’s core business IS sustainability. Every project we deliver reduces carbon emissions, displaces fossil fuel generation, and advances Malaysia’s National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR). Across 2,000+ projects in 6 countries over 17 years — here’s the impact so far.
ERS Energy’s sustainability programme spans environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and governance standards, aligned with TCFD, GRI, and UN Global Compact reporting frameworks.
Malaysia’s Peninsular grid emission factor is 0.74 kg CO₂ per kWh (Energy Commission, 2024 provisional). Every unit of solar generation directly displaces that. This calculator converts your system size or annual generation into the metrics sustainability reports, board ESG updates, and stakeholder presentations actually use: CO₂ tonnes, tree equivalents, and cars off the road.
Choose the input mode that matches your data. If you only know the system size, leave the toggle on kWp. If you have actual meter data from your inverter, switch to MWh for a more precise result.
Annual figures sit at the top, lifetime cumulative numbers at the bottom. The lifetime view is what board ESG commitments and science-based target reports cite.
Illustrative estimate only, based on the stated assumptions and current published tariffs/incentives. Not a quotation or financial, tax or investment advice. Actual results depend on a site survey.
Two short walkthroughs from sustainability and ESG teams that turn this calculator into a board-ready figure.
“I need the numbers for our annual sustainability report.”
Enter your system size in kWp. The annual results give you CO₂ offset in tonnes, tree equivalents, and cars removed from the road, all with the methodology footnotes your ESG auditor will ask for (Peninsular grid factor 0.74 tCO₂/MWh, yield 1,250 kWh/kWp/yr, EPA tree basis 0.060 tCO₂/yr).
Example: 500 kWp → 462.5 tCO₂/yr → 7,708 trees/yr → 108 cars
“We have a net-zero commitment. How much does our solar actually contribute?”
Switch to the 25-year lifetime view. This is the number for science-based target reporting and board-level ESG commitments. If you have actual meter data, switch the toggle to Annual Generation (MWh) and enter the figure from your inverter monitoring system for a more precise result than using system size alone.
Example: 1 MWp → about 21,800 tCO₂ over 25 years (with 0.5%/yr degradation) → equivalent to about 5,100 cars off the road for a year
Cumulative environmental impact of ERS Energy’s 2 GWp+ installed portfolio across the Asia-Pacific (company profile). The CO₂ figure is the company’s reported regional total; equivalents use US EPA factors (4.29 t per car and 0.060 t per tree per year).
Tonnes of CO₂ avoided per year across our regional portfolio (company profile) — equivalent to about 430,000 cars off the road every year (EPA 4.29 t per car).
Installed capacity across the Asia-Pacific.
Trees equivalent per year: ~1.85 million tonnes of CO₂ avoided per year equals the annual absorption of about 31 million urban trees (EPA basis, 0.060 tCO₂ per tree per year).
Projects delivered by ERS Energy across the region over 17 years.
Quality Management. Audited processes for consistent delivery, customer satisfaction, and continual improvement on every install.
Environmental Management. Measured footprint across site planning, waste handling, and full system lifecycle impact.
Occupational Health & Safety. Certified safety practices on every rooftop, protecting our installers and your household.
ERS Energy’s operations directly contribute to four of the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals — with measurable, quantified impact against each.
2 GWp+ deployed across rooftop, ground-mount, and floating solar, generating 1.4B+ kWh of clean electricity per year. BESS integration enables 24-hour clean energy supply. Solar ATAP participation makes clean energy accessible to residential customers at RM 0 upfront under PPA models.
500+ people across engineering, project management, and operations. Supply chain localisation programme sources 60%+ of components regionally, supporting hundreds of Malaysian SMEs. Graduate engineering programme provides structured 12-month pathways into clean energy careers.
Deploying BESS from 100 kWh to 100+ MWh scale, smart grid integration with SCADA monitoring, and AI-driven predictive maintenance. Pioneering floating solar installations with real-time environmental monitoring, contributing to Malaysia’s position as ASEAN’s emerging clean energy infrastructure leader.
~1.85 million tonnes CO₂ avoided annually (regional portfolio), directly supporting Malaysia’s NDC commitment of 45% emissions intensity reduction (against 2005 baseline) by 2030.
ERS Energy operates at the intersection of Malaysia’s national policy goals, ASEAN clean energy targets, and the Paris Agreement’s global climate commitments. Solar is no longer alternative energy — it’s the centrepiece of the transition.
Under NETR, Malaysia targets 40% renewable energy in its installed capacity by 2035 (31% was reported as achieved at the end of 2025). Reaching it means adding substantial new renewable capacity, with solar a major contributor.
Malaysia’s 2050 aspiration under NETR is 70% renewable installed capacity. Solar is expected to be a major contributor, supported by BESS for grid stability. NETR estimates investment opportunities of RM 435 billion to RM 1.85 trillion by 2050 (Ministry of Economy).
Malaysia’s Nationally Determined Contribution under the Paris Agreement: 45% reduction in emissions intensity of GDP by 2030, against 2005 baseline. Unconditional commitment to the international community.
Aligned with the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) framework — now required or recommended by Bursa Malaysia, Bank Negara, and major institutional investors globally.
ERS Energy’s direct emissions (Scope 1+2) are minimal relative to our avoided emissions impact.
Responsible sourcing, end-of-life management, and environmental stewardship across our entire supply chain — from raw material traceability to decommissioning.
Tier-1 Bloomberg-ranked manufacturers only — JA Solar, Canadian Solar, Huawei, Sungrow, BYD. All panels meet IEC 61215/61730 and carry 25-year performance warranties. Supply chain traceability for polysilicon origins, conflict-free mineral verification, and compliance with US/EU import requirements.
Developing Malaysia’s first structured PV end-of-life recycling programme. Modern recycling processes recover up to 95% of panel materials — silicon wafers, tempered glass, aluminium frames, copper wiring, and junction box components. With 2 GWp+ installed, responsible decommissioning planning starts from day one.
Biodiversity impact assessments on floating solar projects include water quality monitoring, aquatic ecosystem surveys, and shading impact studies. Habitat preservation protocols for sensitive wetland and reservoir sites. Zero-discharge construction practices prevent contamination during installation.
Specific, measurable, time-bound commitments ERS Energy is making for the next decade — tracked against progress milestones and reported annually.
Expanding across our six Asia-Pacific markets and supporting Malaysia’s NETR target of 40% renewable energy installed capacity by 2035.
Malaysia’s first structured PV end-of-life recycling programme, targeting operational readiness by 2027. First wave of panels from our earliest installations approach mid-life in the 2030s. Up to 95% material recovery rate for silicon, glass, aluminium, and copper. Partnership model with regional recycling facilities.
From 500+ current positions to 1,000+ by 2028 — engineers, solar technicians, project managers, and O&M professionals. Graduate engineering programme takes 50+ new entrants per year. Supply chain localisation programme creates additional indirect employment across Malaysian SME partners.
Annual solar education workshops for schools, universities, and community groups across Malaysia. Target: 5,000+ participants per year by 2028. Building the human capital pipeline Malaysia needs — IRENA estimates the country needs 45,000 RE workers by 2030 to meet NETR targets.
ERS Energy operates to the highest international standards across all project activities.
Quality Management System certification for all project delivery processes and operations.
Environmental Management System ensuring sustainable practices across all operations and project sites.
Occupational Health & Safety Management System. Zero LTI record on major utility-scale projects.
Registered contractor and project developer with Malaysia’s Sustainable Energy Development Authority (SEDA).
All installations comply with relevant IEC standards for PV systems, energy storage, and grid interconnection.
Full compliance with TNB Grid Code and Distribution Code for all grid-connected installations.
Authorised installer and system registrar for Malaysia’s Solar ATAP programme (January 2026).
The numbers, partnerships, and recognition behind ERS Energy’s sustainability leadership.
Whether you’re an investor evaluating ESG opportunities, a corporate sustainability officer exploring solar, or a government stakeholder advancing NETR targets — we’d like to talk.
