Wah Seong Corporation Berhad Annual Report 2019

14 WAH SEONG CORPORATION BERHAD During the year, WASCO took a proactive step to evaluate its Sustainability approach to include the themes set out in the UN’s Sustainability Development Goals (“SDG”). Based on the 17 SDG, through a series of workshop and brainstorming sessions, WASCO has identified the following four SDG to be the main areas of priority for the Group: SDG ASPIRATIONS DELIVERABLES We will ensure our safety values remain a top priority and seek ways to promote and improve the health of our workforce • Provide a safe and healthy workplace for our staff and contractors • Achieve zero LTI • Mandate remaining plants and facilities for ISO 45001:2018 certification We will provide women with equal access to employment, benefits, training and decent work and to positions of leadership and decision- making at all levels in the organisation • Establish policies to promote gender equality in the areas of recruitment, compensation, training, promotion and work life balance • Eliminate sexual harassment, violence, discrimination and other harmful practices against women in the workplace We will encourage a diverse workforce and provide a work environment in which everyone is treated fairly, with respect and can realise their full potential • Develop a high performing entrepreneurial culture (culture of curiosity) in the company where all staff are driven to give their best • Develop leaders at all levels of the company and create a learning and coaching mind set amongst all staff We will take action within our own business and other stakeholders to reduce our carbon footprint • Reduce the carbon footprint from our operations and aspire for net-zero emissions Starting from next year’s Sustainability Report, WASCO would be tracking and reporting on the progress of its deliverables identified above as part of its commitment to improving its Sustainability practice in the Group. SUSTAINABILITY STATEMENT MATERIAL MATTERS Health, Safety & Environment An excellent Health, Safety, and Environment (“HSE”) performance is central to the responsible delivery of WASCO’s products and services. Ensuring that everyone goes home safe from our workplace is our number one priority. We have “zero harm” to people, property, and environment goals in all of WASCO’s operations. We strive to achieve the “zero harm” goals to people, property, and environment in all Wasco’s operations, prevent any damage to our assets, and are continuously mindful of the impact of our activities on the environment. We manage HSE risk across our global operations through clear standards, control, and compliance systems combined with a behavioural safety-focused culture. Our Group standards and operating procedures define the controls and physical barriers we require to prevent incidents. We regularly inspect, test, and maintain these barriers to ensure they meet our standards. We also routinely prepare and practice our emergency response to potential incidents such as a chemical spill or a fire. Plus, we are also working closely with local services and regulatory agencies in testing our plans and procedures. These tests continually improve our readiness to respond. If an incident does occur, we investigate to identify the root cause, put in place controls to prevent recurrences, and share lessons learned across the Group. We also have procedures in place to reduce the impact on people and the environment. We continue to strengthen the safety culture among our employees and contractors. We are committed to workplace improvement and environmental safety, consistent with international best practices. HSE is deeply embedded within our business culture as we prioritise continuous improvement in HSE by reducing accidents, occupational injuries, and work-related illness rates. We expect everyone working for us to intervene and stop work that may appear to be unsafe. In addition to our ongoing safety awareness programs, we hold annual safety days to give employees and contractors time to reflect on how to prevent incidents.