A Milestone for Southeast Asia: Maybank’s Sustainability Loan
Maybank has become the first bank in Southeast Asia to provide a Sustainability-Linked Loan (SLL) of $150 million to AT&S. AT&S is a leader in semiconductor technology and is heavily focused on sustainability and innovation.
Support for Decarbonization and Growth
This loan supports AT&S’s decarbonization efforts and promotes growth in the semiconductor sector in Malaysia. AT&S is committed to reducing its annual greenhouse gas emissions by 31% compared to the baseline year 2022 by March 31, 2028.
Strategic Investment in Malaysia
The financing is part of a more than $1 billion investment by AT&S in Malaysia, specifically for the expansion of an IC substrate factory in Kulim. This investment strengthens Malaysia’s position in the global semiconductor value chain and aligns with the national strategy to promote advanced manufacturing technologies.
Importance for Investors and the Region
This transaction demonstrates to investors how companies and financial institutions are increasingly promoting and financing sustainable business practices. Maybank’s commitment underscores the growing focus on sustainable financing solutions in Southeast Asia and their significance for forward-looking industries like the semiconductor industry.
Support from International Partners
The Sustainability-Linked Loan complements a previous financing from the International Finance Corporation (IFC) of $250 million in 2025 and enhances international support for AT&S’s sustainable growth.
Overall, this transaction reflects an important development: the combination of innovative technology development and binding sustainability goals is increasingly being supported by tailored financial instruments – a trend of high relevance for investors who value environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria.