Rashyid, a Malaysian, was appointed Head, Group Sustainability of Sime Darby Plantation Berhad(SDP) on 1 January 2020 and redesignated as Chief Sustainability Officer on 1 April 2022. In this role, he is responsible for implementing on-the-ground programmes to promote responsible and ethical production throughout SDP’s operations and global supply chain. He also engages with a wide range of stakeholders within the sustainable palm oil sphere.

He has over 24 years of experience in corporate and advisory roles around sustainability, corporate responsibility, corporate strategy,programme management and change management across the plantation,forestry, property, telecommunications, automotive, oil & gas and public sectors.

Rashyid’ presentation will provide an overview of Beyond Zero, SD Guthrie’s approach to sustainability. It will elaborate further SD Guthrie’s approach to tackle issues around climate change, restoration and rehabilitation of nature, smallholder inclusion and also efforts in responding to emerging regulatory requirements.