KUALA LUMPUR, 3 December 2024 – UOB Malaysia today announced that its corporate
headquarters, UOB Plaza 1 Kuala Lumpur (UOB Plaza 1 KL), has been awarded top
honours for energy efficiency. The building was the winner in the Energy Efficient Building
categories at the ASEAN Energy Efficiency and Conservation Best Practices Awards 2024
and the National Energy Awards 2024.
The ASEAN Energy Efficiency and Conservation Best Practices Awards, presented by the
ASEAN Centre for Energy acknowledges private sector’s excellence in advancing energy
efficiency and conservation across the region. Meanwhile, the National Energy Awards
spearheaded by the Ministry of Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change
recognise industry leaders for their commitment to implementing sustainable energy
practices within Malaysia.
UOB Malaysia’s commitment to workplace well-being at UOB Plaza 1 KL also won the Bank
the Workplace Wellness Programme Award at the ESG Business Awards 2024 for the
second consecutive year.
Ms Ng Wei Wei, CEO of UOB Malaysia, said, “We are honoured to receive these
recognitions at both regional and national levels, which affirmed our commitment to
sustainability. By combining design, purpose, and function, we have created a space that not
only embodies our values but demonstrates how we balance long-term growth with
responsibility. UOB Plaza 1 Kuala Lumpur stands as a testament to our journey of advancing
ESG best practices that create lasting value for our people, customers and the community.”
Completed in September 2022, the 37-storey UOB Plaza 1 KL is the first bank headquarters
in Malaysia to achieve platinum ratings from both Malaysia’s Green RE 1 and Singapore’s
BCA Green Mark. The building’s award-winning features include sustainable architecture,
efficient energy, water and waste management systems, and a strong focus on employee
well-being. Key eco-friendly installations, such as energy-efficient cooling and lighting
systems, water-efficient fixtures, and a rainwater harvesting system, contribute significantly
to reducing its carbon footprint.
Nurturing people the UOB Way
UOB Plaza 1 KL was designed not only to meet the green standards but also to nurture a
future-ready workforce. Designed with its occupants’ well-being in mind, the building fosters
a collaborative and agile work environment that adapts to the fast-evolving business
landscape. The building prioritises employee wellness with abundant natural light, superior
indoor air quality, and green spaces. It also offers a range of amenities, including a
gymnasium, childcare centre, health clinic, sky dining areas and bistros at every level.
Versatile social areas further promote recreational activities and community engagement
through various initiatives under UOB Malaysia’s wellness programme, which encourages a
healthy, inclusive lifestyle driven by Purpose, Passion, and People.
