99 INTEGRATED ANNUAL REPORT 2024 Overview of Wasco Berhad Key Messages Value Creation Commitment to Governance Sustainability Journey Financial Statements Other Information SUSTAINABILITY REPORT Non-Discrimination Wasco is committed to a workforce free of harassment and unlawful discrimination. We treat all employees equally and fairly regardless of: We protect all employees through: Race, colour, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ethnicity or nationality, disability, pregnancy, religion, political affiliation or marital status. Fair hiring and employment practices, ensuring adequate living wages, opportunities for promotions, rewards, and access to training. We uphold our commitment to ‘equal pay for equal work’ and ensure full compliance with all local laws. There were no reported cases of discrimination related to equality and diversity in 2024. Equality in Recruitment Wasco adheres to local labour laws during recruitment, with a strong preference for hiring locally. Hiring from local communities enhances our ability to understand local needs and strengthens our operational capabilities on the ground. However, diverse talent and expertise are vital as we serve an ever-expanding international customer base. Wasco sources these talents and expertise internationally when unavailable locally. We are committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination throughout the hiring process, assessing candidates solely based on their qualifications and suitability for the role. Wasco ensures that our hiring practices are inclusive, welcoming candidates from underprivileged groups, deprived backgrounds, and people with disabilities. While we strive to create an inclusive workplace, at the end of FY2024, we had no employees with disabilities. We are actively exploring partnerships with organisations and initiatives to enhance accessibility and provide more opportunities for individuals with disabilities in the future. Our goal is to ensure that Wasco remains an organisation where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. In 2024, Wasco recorded an overall voluntary turnover rate of 9.3%. Females represented 11% of our total workforce, and female representation at the Senior Leadership Team level remained steady at 14%. Speak up Wasco complies with all relevant laws by continuously monitoring internal processes, such as hiring and promotion. We actively encourage employees to speak up if they believe that any actions have violated the Principles of Business Conduct or labour laws. We take all reports seriously, investigate each rigorously, we hold both our internal teams and external partners such as suppliers accountable to the highest ethical standards. Wasco has a formal mechanism for individuals, employees and communities impacted by our business activities to raise their grievances, including human rights. An effective whistleblowing channel guarantees anonymity and is available to internal and external stakeholders. Our whistleblowing channel also allows employee representatives to engage with management. There were no instances of human rights violations during this reporting period.
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