The Malta Chamber Highlights 2021

Collaborating with key stakeholders and organisations

The MalTa ChaMber and FoundaTion For TransporT CoMMiTTed To susTainable MobiliTy The Malta Chamber and the Foundation for Transport signed a cooperation agreement to promote forms of mobility that are sustainable, energy-efficient, and respectful environment. Through this signing, both parties agreed to collaborate on initiatives related to the fleet electrification which will result in reduced emissions and an advancement in the technology and expertise in this sector. These include the building of competencies and certification of people and organisations that operate in the sector, the establishment of guidelines to promote a wider adoption of charging stations, and fiscal incentives to electrify their vehicle fleet with a strong emphasis on cost effectiveness.

The MalTa ChaMber signs Mou WiTh The MalTa ChaMber oF ConsTruCTion ManageMenT To supporT eThiCal ConsTruCTion developMenT The Malta Chamber and the Malta Chamber of Construction Management signed a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at supporting the business and development of the construction industry. The two entities shall seek to co-operate actively on matters of national economic policy with respect to the community of construction management, architecture and civil engineering and the upholding of business ethics while promoting best practices amongst members of both organizations, and the general-public. MalTa TrusT FoundaTion TeaMs up WiTh MalTa ChaMber To launCh ‘your deviCe your righT’ projeCT Your Device Your Right, an initiative launched by the Malta Trust Foundation, is seeking to bridge this divide by distributing second-hand refurbished laptops to students struggling to keep up with their classmates. Through a previous agreement signed with the Malta Chamber of Commerce, Enterprise and Industry, its members are also being encouraged to donate used laptops and tablets; an initiative that will double up as an environmental incentive for technological hardware to be recycled. Through a pilot project carried out over the past months, 55 refurbished laptops have already been donated to referred students. Klikk, Bronze Partners of The Malta Chamber, have also contributed towards this project.

The MalTa ChaMber and jaye TeaM up To shape MalTa’s FuTure The Malta Chamber has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with JAYE Malta Foundation with the aim of promoting an entrepreneurial culture amongst the young, the leaders of tomorrow. The MOU underlined the values of the two organisations in terms of promoting an entrepreneurial culture among the young and providing the necessary support to all businesses.

The MalTa ChaMber and ap valleTTa sign agreeMenT To Work ToWards a susTainable building seCTor The Malta Chamber has signed a Cooperation Agreement with architecture and design firm AP Valletta to co-operate actively and explore common projects on the future of the built and unbuilt environment in Malta. ‘Building Futures’ will focus on typologies of space representative of the challenges Malta faces from a cultural, economic, social and environmental point of view, taking a multidisciplinary approach, bringing together designers, data analysts, economists and others in a collective effort to re-imagine the current systems. It will combine AP Valletta’s knowledge and experience in research and design projects, with The Malta Chamber’s commitment to develop a tangible vision for sustainable economic growth.

MalTa ChaMber and gWu To proMoTe aCTive ageing and address legal anoMalies The Malta Chamber and the General Workers’ Union signed a framework agreement on active ageing and intergenerational approach to ensure a healthy, safe, and productive working environment to enable workers to remain in the labour market and facilitate the transfer of knowledge and experience between generations. The two social partners acknowledged the strong need for policies in the context of the Maltese labour market to ensure that valuable human resource and experience is retained for as long as possible. They will promote good practices through a digital tool which will be made available to the public.

IncreasIng start-Ups sUpport: Malta chaMber MeMbershIp set to Increase start-Ups’ VIsIbIlIty A collaboration between Malta Enterprise and the Malta Chamber of Commerce, Enterprise and Industry will see start-ups benefitting from a new measure set to increase their visibility. The agreement, supported by the Ministry for Energy, Enterprise and Sustainable Development, will allow innovative businesses hosted at the Korradino Business Incubation Centre (KBIC) to strengthen their network. Entrepreneurs will benefit from services, rights, and obligations resulting from a partnership with the Malta Chamber. This includes the opportunity to actively participate in internal committees, join the Young Chamber Network, meet established businesspeople and access international opportunities. We Make: a neW projeCT For businesses To iMpleMenT susTainable invesTMenTs Through the collaboration of the Energy and Water Agency (EWA), the Malta Business Bureau and the Malta Chamber of Commerce, businesses within the manufacturing industry will be given more guidance on how to consume energy and water efficiently. With the WE MAKE project (Water and Energy Management and Knowledge Transfer in Manufacturing Enterprises), the manufacturing sector will benefit from energy audits, offered by the EWA, so that businesses are guided on how to enhance their energy consumption and operate efficiently. This project will offer information on possible financial investments, where a forum will be created so that businesses can discuss and present best practices in the sector. This will lead businesses to have more guidance on how to operate sustainably.

neW serviCe For enTerprises ThaT CoMbines MenTal healTh and enTrepreneurship The Malta Chamber, in collaboration with government entities, business representatives and the Richmond Foundation, launched MENT+, a mental health assistance service. MENT + is an initiative launched after several businesses recognised the impact of the pandemic on mental health. The programme provides training in the form of short clips tackling topics such as how one can adapt to change, mental health and resilience, amongst others. One-to-one sessions for those requiring further assistance will also be provided by the Richmond Foundation.