CESGA Programme Accredited under Malaysia’s HRD Corp Funding Scheme
04 February 2025 | Frankfurt am Main & Kuala Lumpur
EFFAS is pleased to announce that the EFFAS Certified ESG Analyst (CESGA) programme has been officially accredited under Malaysia’s Human Resources Development Corporation (HRD Corp) Funding Scheme.
This significantly improves access to the CESGA qualification for Malaysian professionals, as participants can now benefit from HRD Corp training subsidies when enrolling in the programme.
HRD Corp recognition for CESGA in Malaysia
Following a formal evaluation process, HRD Corp has approved the CESGA programme as a claimable training course under its national upskilling framework, confirming its eligibility for funding support during the approved period.
This recognition only adds to the growing importance of ESG competencies in Malaysia’s financial sector and supports the country’s broader agenda to strengthen sustainable finance, corporate governance, and climate-related expertise among professionals.
GEES Group: EFFAS Training Partner
In Malaysia, the CESGA programme is delivered by GEES Group Academy in collaboration with HSE Solutions Sdn. Bhd., an approved HRD Corp training provider. Training is delivered with access to the EFFAS CESGA digital learning environment.
This local delivery model ensures alignment with international CESGA standards while addressing local priorities.
Supporting ESG capacity building in Southeast Asia
By integrating CESGA into the HRD Corp Funding Scheme, EFFAS and its Malaysian partners aim to support the development of high-quality ESG expertise across the region,
particularly among investment professionals, risk analysts, sustainability specialists, and corporate leaders navigating evolving ESG expectations.
About GEES Group
GEES Group is a Malaysia-based sustainability consultancy delivering end-to-end services, from sustainability strategy and life cycle assessments (LCA) to carbon accounting, regulatory compliance, and ESG reporting. Backed by a team of experienced professionals and technical experts, GEES empowers clients to make informed, responsible, and future-ready decisions.
About EFFAS
EFFAS is a not-for-profit organisation set up in 1962 with 15 national member associations in Europe, representing more than 18,000 financial analysts, asset managers, pension fund managers, corporate finance specialists, risk managers, treasurers among many other professional profiles from the investment profession. EFFAS is a certification body for finance with over 27,000 certificate holders worldwide.
For any further information, please contact:
Álvaro Wagener Díez | Marketing & Communications Manager
E-mail: a.wagener@effas.com | Phone Number: +49 69 98959519
