Circular economy and sustainable manufacturing
Waste innovation, upcycling and responsible production: green product development, sustainable supply chains and material innovation.
Sustainability talks in Malaysia.
Harith Ridzuan gives sustainability talks in Malaysia for companies, universities, government bodies and industry events. Since 2016 he has shared his work in sustainable entrepreneurship, circular design and business innovation.
My talks focus on real-life implementation, giving practical, experience-driven insight to help organisations navigate their goals. Whether a keynote, a panel or public outreach, I bring straightforward, actionable solutions that bridge green business, policy and industry progress.
- 79
- hours of speaking participation
- 2016
- first talk, with knowledge sharing ever since
Speaking topics
ESG and corporate sustainability strategy
How corporations embed sustainability into operations, meet ESG standards and drive long-term impact.
Green entrepreneurship and SME growth
Raising capital for green businesses, responsible leadership and balancing profit with purpose.
Design, innovation and the built environment
Sustainable design, timber innovation and regenerative spaces for architects, designers and industry experts.
Upcycling workshops
Hands-on woodworking sessions at The Green Factory for teams of 10 to 60, 2.5 to 3.5 hours, from RM80 per person.
Past speaking events
A selection from 2016 to 2026.
Kuala Lumpur Sustainability Summit
Architects of Tomorrow: Empowering Youth in Action (panel)
National Climate Governance Summit
The Green Factory’s Proactive Green System
University of Nottingham Malaysia
Coffee with CXO: Alumni Sharing Forum (panel)
MBSB Sustainability Day
Act for Impact: Circular Economy Sharing Session
International MIDI Showcase (UPM)
Design Talk: Innovating Cultures, Empowering Lives
Veghub Vegfest
Circular green manufacturing
ASEAN Young Business Leaders Initiative, NZ ASEAN Business Council
ESG & Brands Forum
The Role of Technology in Advancing Sustainability Goals (moderator)
SP Setia
Trust Blue, Live True: Setia’s blueprint for a greener tomorrow (panel)
Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)
Capacity Building Workshop: Promoting MSMEs in manufacturing to implement the circular economy (speaker)
UiTM and Furtech
Career Talk: Opportunities in the woodworking industry (speaker)
MTIB and Universiti Putra Malaysia
TANGGAM Fest: Industrial Design Forum (panel)
SME Bank
Sustainability Connect (speaker)
MGTC
Reasons for Hope: Journey to circular manufacturing (speaker)
Hong Leong Foundation
Social Enterprise Accelerator Programme: Green impact on revenue generation (speaker)
USAID-IGNITE
Promoting Green Innovation and Green Growth in ASEAN: Market outlook (panel)
Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM)
National Green Furniture Symposium: Wood-based green product development partnership (speaker)
Embassy of the Republic of Korea
Korea-Malaysia ESG Forum: ESG best practices (speaker)
INTAN, MITI
ESG Awareness: Engaging with public stakeholders (panel)
Pereka
KL Design Festival: Circular Economy, a trillion-dollar market or saving the earth? (panel)
Impact Hub
Johor International Youth Conference: Youth-led entrepreneurship for sustainable development (moderator)
Companies Commission of Malaysia
Climate Governance Conference: Energy efficiency and circularity (panel)
Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI)
Government Sustainability Engagement Programme: International trade and investment in relation to ESG (panel)
Malaysia Green Building Council
Circular Economy Practices in the Built Environment: Circular wood manufacturing (panel)
Matrade, CIMB and Impacto
SME Sustainability Adoption Programme: Case study (speaker)
L’Oréal Malaysia
Singapore Senior Leadership Forum: Inspiring sustainability (speaker)
Canon Malaysia
Canon Earth Month: Introduction to The Green Factory (speaker)
Securities Industry Development Corporation (SIDC)
Sustainable and Responsible Investment Virtual Conference: Transforming the circular economy (speaker)
Urbanice Malaysia
Malaysia Urban Forum: Building up local circular economy, circular cities (panel)
Malaysian Institute of Architects (PAM)
KLAF Talk: Green furniture and design (speaker)
Matrade
MIHAS: Jom Eksport bersama MATRADE (panel)
Permodalan Nasional Berhad (PNB)
Bincang & Bangkang: Sustainable living, is it worth it? (panel)
Securities Commission
Raising capital sustainably: The Green Factory (speaker)
Digi
Sustainability Talk: Sustainable strategy and architecture (speaker)
Malaysian Timber Certification Council (MTCC)
Online Forum: Evolution of sustainable timber certification (panel)
CIMB
Green Design Introduction: Regenerative eco office (speaker)
Regen Asia
Entrepreneurship and Sustainability Conference: Proactive green system (speaker)
Workshops of the World Communicate (WOWcomm)
Does sustainability branding matter? (panel)
MTCC 20th Anniversary Sustainability Awards
Panel discussion
Malaysian Timber Council (MTC)
Industry Talk: National Budget 2018 (round table)
Maison & Objet Paris
SME Brand Journey (speaker)
INTI International University and Colleges
EcoFest Talk: Upcycling in design and sustainability (speaker)
Frequently asked questions
Who are the top sustainability speakers in Malaysia?
Many people speak on sustainability in Malaysia. Harith Ridzuan has given talks since 2016, with 79 hours of speaking. His events include ESG & Brands Forum 2024 as moderator, the APEC Capacity Building Workshop, SP Setia, Korea-Malaysia ESG Forum 2023 and L'Oréal Malaysia.
What sustainability topics work well for a corporate talk?
Four topics work well for companies: circular economy and sustainable manufacturing, ESG and corporate sustainability strategy, green entrepreneurship and SME growth, and design, innovation and the built environment. Harith shapes each talk around real projects.
Can a sustainability talk include a hands-on upcycling workshop?
Yes. A talk can be paired with a hands-on upcycling workshop run by The Green Factory. Teams sand, paint, dismantle pallets and assemble useful products from wood offcuts and reclaimed materials, then take their creations home. Sessions run 2.5 to 3.5 hours for 10 to 60 participants at The Green Factory in Ampang, from RM80 per person, with materials, tools and guided facilitation included. See the workshop packages and the tours and talks page.
How do I book a green business speaker for an event in Malaysia?
Send your event details, audience and date through the contact page, or email hello@thegreencarpenter.com. You can also download Harith's speaker sheet.
What makes an engaging sustainability keynote for business leaders?
Real examples and clear next steps. Harith's talks focus on real-life implementation, such as the FGV trophies made from fruit bunch fibre and the 200 timber covers made for The Datai's 2023 Impact Report, so leaders leave with practical ideas.
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