KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 29): Yinson Holdings Bhd has inked a memorandum of cooperation (MOC) with AEON Co (M) Bhd and AEON BiG (M) Sdn Bhd to provide charging infrastructure across AEON and AEON BiG shopping outlets in Malaysia.

In a joint statement on Monday (Aug 29), Yinson said its green technologies division Yinson GreenTech (YGT) had signed the deal with AEON for the charging infrastructure, and introduce e-mobility leasing solutions for the group’s logistics fleet.

Under the agreement, YGT aims to deploy its chargEV chargers complete with value-added services, such as customer care and loyalty programmes.

YGT also aims to deploy a charging hub for AEON’s and AEON BiG’s future logistic fleet of electric vehicles (EVs), which YGT shall introduce and manage under its comprehensive EV leasing solution programme.

The firms said these services are introduced as part of AEON's sustainability charter, and are expected to enhance the overall efficiency of AEON and AEON BiG malls, while benefiting their retail customers with EV charging services.

Yinson executive vice-president of technology and new ventures Eirik Barclay said Yinson’s goal is to help businesses accelerate the transition to a net-zero environment.

“Today, we mark another milestone in our efforts to mitigate the effects of climate change as we partner with one of Malaysia’s leading shopping malls.

“AEON has developed a robust sustainability road map for its business. Together, we aim to implement green technologies that will bring Malaysia a step closer to realising its goals for a cleaner future,” said Barclay.

Meanwhile, Yinson senior vice-president for electromobility Ruslin Tamsir said YGT looks forward to collaborating with like-minded partners such as AEON, which want to offer a differentiating experience through green initiatives.

Aeon chief ventures and sustainability officer Azli Mohamed said with 28 AEON malls, 34 AEON stores and 21 AEON BiG outlets, AEON has the largest retail footprint in Malaysia, and "we want to be part of the first and largest retail EV charging network ecosystem in Malaysia".

“Aeon aims to lead the retail sector by enabling the ecosystem for sustainable commuting by future-proofing our malls to meet the needs of the surrounding communities, enriching their retail experience while maintaining AEON's responsibility towards the environment,” said Azli.

Aeon BiG managing director Sheikh Farouk Sheikh Mohamed said the partnership with YGT will enhance the value proposition of Aeon BiG to customers by integrating a sustainable mobility ecosystem in their shopping experience.

“Together with AEON, we believe such cooperation with YGT will deliver a sustainable impact within the communities we operate,” he said.

At 12.10pm, Yinson had shed 1.4% or three sen to RM2.12, while AEON Co had dipped one sen to RM1.47.