04 SUSTAINABILITY STATEMENT STATEMENT SUSTAINABILITY DATASONIC GROUP BERHAD 46 STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT Our approach to sustainability is guided by feedback and input from our stakeholders – individuals or groups whose interests are potentially impacted by the Group’s operations. As such, engaging stakeholders is a critical component of the Group’s business planning as we gain a clearer understanding of the ramifications of our activities. This enables us to address their needs and make more informed decisions that create shared value. Our stakeholders have been grouped under six (6) major categories according to the AA1000 Stakeholder Engagement Standards. Stakeholder Group Expectations and Interests Engagement Approach Frequency of Engagement Shareholders and Investors • Investment opportunities • Business continuity and outlook • Market positioning • Return on Investment • Dividends • Governance on EES risks and/or opportunities Annual General Meeting Annually Extraordinary General Meeting As required Quarterly & Annual Report Quarterly / Annually Periodic announcements to Bursa Securities As required Investor relations / briefing Regularly Electronic communication / e-mail / corporate website Continuously Customers • Business outlook • Market positioning • Quality goods and/or services • Product training / technology transfer Corporate website Continuously Online meetings As required Training programmes and feedback surveys As required Suppliers • Local partnerships • Business relationships • Operational efficiency • Sustainable and ethical procurement practices One-on-one meetings As required Supplier assessment review As required Employees • Career opportunities • Work-life balance • Professional development • Occupational safety and health Online meetings / briefings / chit-chat sessions Regularly Performance assessments Annually Training programmes Regularly Sports and CSR programmes Regularly Government and Regulators • Compliance • Nation-building agenda • Partnerships and collaborations Attending discussions / queries promptly or via one-on-one meetings As required Communities • Community programmes • Charitable donations and/or sponsorships • Job creation for locals • Operating responsibly Charitable donations and/or sponsorships Regularly
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