Control Union (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. is organizing the GGL Sustainable Biomass Dialogue in conjunction with the Sustainable Action Conference (SAC), scheduled to be held on 19th February 2025 from 2.30pm – 5.20pm at Sheraton Petaling Jaya Hotel.
Under the theme “From Compliance to Impact: The Future of Biomass Certification”, this half-day event will delve into the evolving landscape of biomass certification, covering the latest updates, key trends, challenges, and opportunities within the energy and biobased sectors, all aimed at fostering a sustainable future.
This dialogue is essential for industry stakeholders, business leaders, and compliance experts to stay ahead of the curve, offering an opportunity to engage in discussions on the biomass sectors to meet global standards and tackle emerging industry challenges.
- Gain Insights: Gain an in-depth understanding of GGL certification standards, and recent updates from experts in driving sustainability.
- Stay Ahead with ESG & Sustainability: Discover how compliance and certification create competitive advantages.
- Compliance & Reporting: Learn the importance of ESG compliance and Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) standards in driving sustainability in the biomass industry.
- Risk Mitigation Strategies: Understand how inspections and quality assurance can reduce shipment risks and improve trade reliability.
- Networking: Connect with industry experts, key players including producers, certifiers, and policymakers to explore new opportunities.

TIME | DETAILS |
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2.00pm – 2.30pm | Registration & Welcome Drink |
2.30pm – 2.40pm | Welcome Address Mr. Supun Nigamuni, Managing Director, Control Union Malaysia |
2.40pm – 3.00pm | Keynote Address: How Sustainable Financing Supports Uplifting the Biomass Industry To Be Confirmed (TBC)* |
3:00pm – 3:20pm | Session 1: Overview of Biomass Certification Mr. Chathuranga Deshapriya, Operations Manager – Certification, Control Union Malaysia |
3.20pm – 3.40pm | Session 2: Understanding Recent Changes in GGL Certification Standards and Systems Mr. Paul Jacob Bins, Board Member, Green Gold Label (GGL) |
3.40pm – 4.00pm | Session 3: TC Application Process Mr. Robin Rosendahl, Scheme Manager, Control Union |
4.00pm – 4.20pm | Session 4: Need for ESG Compliance / GRI Reporting in the Biomass Industry Mr. Ebnu Holdoon Shawal, Program Manager – Sustainability, Control Union Malaysia |
4.20pm – 4.40pm | Tea Break & Networking |
4.40pm – 5.00pm | Session 5: How Inspections Can Reduce the Risk of Shipments Mr. Farul Bin Rosli, Biofuels Lead, Control Union Malaysia |
5.00pm – 5.20pm | Session 6: The Current State of Biomass Exports: Opportunities and Challenges Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE)* |
Update by 26th January 2025
*Waiting for confirmation from the invited speakers
**This program is subject to change