Petaling Jaya: Sunway Property’s southern arm, Sunway Iskandar Sdn Bhd (SISB), has formalized a partnership with Malaysia’s leading green building certification body GreenRE through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), to drive the widespread adoption of GreenRE standards. Establishes SISB as the first developer in Johor. ,
The MOU reinforces Sunway Property’s commitment to shaping a green urban ecosystem and delivering thriving, sustainable communities.
At the heart of SISB’s green initiatives is Sunway City Iskandar Puteri (SCIP) – Sunway’s largest township to date, spanning over 2,000 acres and more than 30% completed.
The MOU outlines a shared commitment to integrate sustainability into the development of SCIP. By adopting green design principles, sustainable construction methods and environmentally responsible building operations, SISB will continue to set the standard for green development in Johor. Based on GreenRE’s regularly updated rating tools, the developer will ensure that its projects adhere to the latest sustainability standards, driving innovation and resilience.
“As developers, we understand the depth of our responsibility towards sustainable development. Our developments are already GreenRE certified, and today’s partnership reinforces our unwavering commitment to building prosperous communities,” said Gerard Suess, CEO of Sunway City Iskandar Puteri.
“Moving forward, we are striving towards getting the entire township certified by GreenRE – positioning SCIP as the largest township in Johor to achieve this milestone. These efforts will not only be in line with UN Sustainable Development Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities, but they will also ensure a healthy, green future for all who call SCIP home,” he said.
A spokesperson for GreenRE said, “This partnership with Sunway City Iskandar Puteri represents an important step in driving sustainable development in Malaysia. By providing industry-standard certification, we empower developers to adopt green building practices that minimize environmental impact while creating vibrant, livable spaces. We look forward to supporting SCIP as it paves the way for green, smart townships.”
Pursuant to the agreement, SCIP will provide building performance data to GreenRE supporting its ongoing research and development initiatives. This collaboration will drive innovation in sustainable construction practices while advancing Malaysia’s green agenda. GreenRE will also provide specialized workshops and technical assistance to equip Sunway Iskandar Sdn Bhd’s project teams with the expertise to design, construct and operate sustainable developments.
The partnership is in line with Sunway Group’s Green Building Policy (2022) and Green Township Policy (2023), which mandate that all new developments and townships from 2025 onwards must be green-certified.
