IOI Earth Month 2026: Upcycle 4 Better Future
IOI Corporation Berhad (“IOI”) marked the 15th edition of IOI Earth Month Campaign this March, continuing to foster a culture of sustainability across our workforce. Anchored on the theme “Upcycle 4 Better Future”, the campaign featured a series of Lunch & Learn workshops that inspired our employees to rethink waste and adopt more sustainable ways of living through upcycling.
“Upcycling challenges us to see waste differently – with innovation, resourcefulness and a focus on long-term value creation. It is innovation with purpose. It is creativity guided by conscience. And most importantly, it is action within our control,” said IOI Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Dato’ Lee Yeow Chor in his opening remark.
Over four interactive sessions, we explored how everyday waste – from plastic bags and glass containers to used cooking oil and food scraps – can be transformed into useful, higher-value items. By bringing the 7Rs of Circularity to life in simple and practical ways, the workshops demonstrated how small, conscious choices at home and at work can drive meaningful environmental impact. The hands-on experience also reinforced a simple yet powerful idea: sustainability is within everyone’s reach.
Collectively, the campaign delivered tangible and lasting impact. Our employees upcycled over 10 kg of plastic bags and eight old T-shirts into 30 tote bags, converted 6 litres of used cooking oil into 13 kg of handmade soap, transformed glass containers into 35 unique art pieces, and diverted 17 kg of food waste into composting. These efforts highlight how everyday waste can be repurposed into meaningful value.
Now in its 15th year, IOI Earth Month continue to serve as a key platform to engage and empower our employees on sustainability, in line with the Group’s commitment to responsible practices and long-term value creation. As the campaign concludes, its message endures – that meaningful change starts with small actions, and together, these actions can shape a more sustainable future.