2020 UEM Edgenta Annual Report

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT WHY IT IS IMPORTANT Companies thrive in healthy, well- functioning communities. This was made evident during the pandemic, when companies were affected by the fact that communities were prevented from carrying out normal activities. VALUE CREATION MEASUREMENT • Financial value of community programmes • Time value of community programmes • Number of employees involved OPPORTUNITIES • Giving back to the community increases a company’s visibility in a positive manner • It attracts better talent, better investors and customers who are better because they place value on integrity • Community outreach programmes enhance employee engagement and add to a company’s employee value proposition OUR RESPONSE We prioritise three areas in our community programmes: education; science, technology & innovation; and community development. When the need arises, we will go beyond these three areas to provide critical aid. In 2020, for example, we supported the Government’s efforts to contain the pandemic by introducing the Epidemic Management System for MoH Malaysia and National CPRC. We also donated 30 ventilators and 30 patient monitoring systems to MoH Malaysia; helped to build a hybrid ICU; and provided biomedical equipment and logistics capabilities to MERCY Malaysia and the Malaysian Red Crescent Society to support patient care efforts in Sabah. UN SDG: Capitals Impacted: WHY IT IS IMPORTANT We rely on the support of various stakeholders to maintain our operations. Upholding integrity ensures we are able to further strengthen important relationships and engender a higher level of trust with our stakeholders. VALUE CREATION MEASUREMENT • Number of whistleblowing cases • Number of regulatory non-compliance • Integrity training programmes run with employees OPPORTUNITIES • Ensure everyone associated with UEM Edgenta is aware of our Code of Conduct • Create a culture of integrity through continuous reinforcement of our zero tolerance against all forms of corruption and bribery • Encourage use of Whistleblowing reporting channels to demonstrate commitment to integrity OUR RESPONSE In 2020, we strengthened our Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption Policy and Guide in line with the Amendment to Section 17A of the MACC Act 2009 and shared the new Guide with all employees via awareness sessions. We also developed e-learning modules on integrity and compliance. In addition, we have made it compulsory for all business partners to sign a Letter of Declaration to the effect that they are not involved in any act of bribery, corruption or fraud. ETHICS & INTEGRITY Capitals Impacted: UN SDG: UEM EDGENTA BERHAD 68 Management Discussion & Analysis OUR MATERIAL MATTERS A. STRATEGIC REVIEW