Session Title:

Panel | The key to finally realising a circular economy

About:

Dr. John Loh is a sustainability technologist and entrepreneur recognised for pioneering ESG integration and digital transformation among SMEs in Southeast Asia. As Sustainability & Circular Economy Chairman of SAMENTA (Malaysia’s oldest SME association), he champions circular economy adoption, guiding SMEs to align with frameworks such as GRI and Bursa Malaysia SRG 3.0.

Appointed as an Energy Industries Council (EIC) Sustainability Ambassador, Dr. Loh plays a key role in promoting responsible business practices and low-carbon strategies across the regional energy ecosystem. He is also a GRI Certified Professional and a sought-after international speaker who has addressed high-level platforms including the Bank Negara Malaysia Sasana Symposium, United Nations Global Compact Malaysia & Brunei, CEO Forum, MPRC OGSE Blueprint engagements, and leading university symposiums.
Dr. Loh has been at the forefront of pioneering sustainability practices through Emerging EPC Sdn Bhd, which has been recognized as a leading SME in Malaysia’s energy and manufacturing sector for sustainability reporting, digital transformation, and ESG-aligned fabrication processes.

In 2025, he represented Malaysia internationally at the ASEAN–Korea Sustainable Innovation Talks (Seoul) and the ITB China MICE Meeting Point (Beijing), showcasing how IoT, ERP, and additive manufacturing can accelerate smart manufacturing, ESG practices, and the circular economy.