Section 6 UEM Edgenta Berhad ENHANCING VALUE THROUGH SUSTAINABILITY 104 Achievements and Contributions • Commitment through our Quality, Health, Safety, Security, and Environment (QHSSE) Policy, which focuses on compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements and promotes a culture of continuous improvement in Health, Safety, Security, and Environment (HSSE) and towards attained our goal of zero incidents, occupational illnesses, environmental events, non-compliance with legal requirements, and prioritising the physical and emotional well-being of employees. • Operationalised HSSE manuals, ensuring better adherence to health, safety and environmental practices • In promoting work-life balance, UEM Edgenta has introduced Flexible Working Arrangements, sports and recreational clubs, the Edgenta Care Society, and mental health support programmes. • Developed a Diversity, Equality and Inclusion Statement to advocate for these values at the workplace. • Conducted three awareness sessions on ‘Understanding of Human Rights at Workplace’ during Edgenta HR Roadshow 2023. • 52% of the total workforce are women and more than 30% of senior and middle management positions are held by women. Board members also comprise 30% women. This allows for women's participation in decision making process. • Introduced an Opportunity Marketplace for employees to apply for positions, including those from sister companies like PLUS and UEM Sunrise. • Conducted 16 comprehensive training sessions focused on effective recruitment processes and fair hiring skills in 2023. • Implemented Individual Development Plan (“IDP”) for employees to take control of their career development paths. • Enrolled 101 vendors in the Supplier Financing Programme ("SFP") in collaboration with HSBC Amanah. • Providing Graduate Trainee Programme ("GET") and internship programmes. • Our Vendor Development Programme ("VDP") cultivates robust, collaborative partnerships with our suppliers, leading to enhanced performance across our supply chain. • Recognised the National Union of Hospital Support, Allied Services and Government Agencies, a move to recognise the right to freedom of association and collective bargaining among our staff • Learning initiatives resulted in staff recording a total of 301,895 learning hours during the year. Linked SDG Targets • Target 3.4 Reduce by one third premature mortality from non-communicable diseases through prevention and treatment and promote mental health and well-being • Target 3.8 Achieve universal health coverage, including financial risk protection, access to quality essential health-care services and access to safe, effective, quality and affordable essential medicines and vaccines for all • Target 5.1 End all forms of discrimination against all women and girls everywhere • Target 5.5 Ensure women’s full and effective participation and equal opportunities for leadership at all levels of decision-making in political, economic and public life • Target 8.5 Achieve full and productive employment and decent work for all women and men, including for young people and persons with disabilities • Target 8.6 Substantially reduce the proportion of youth not in employment, education or training • Target 8.8 Aims to protect labour rights and promote safe and secure working environments for all workers, including migrant workers, in particular women migrants, and those in precarious employment • Target 8.10 Strengthen the capacity of domestic financial institutions to encourage and expand access to banking, insurance and financial services for all Material Matters: Relevant Stakeholders: Human Rights Assessment M10 Occupational Health and Safety M7 • Board Of Directors and Employees • Supply Chain Partners UEM Edgenta is committed to contributing to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (“UN SDGs”) through our various initiatives and practices. We recognise the importance of addressing global challenges such as health, inequality, climate change, and environmental degradation, and we are dedicated to playing our part in achieving a sustainable and prosperous future for all. Prioritised UN SDGs Employment Culture M8 • Board of Directors and Employees • Clients and Partners • Supply Chain Partners Customer Satisfaction M9 Local Community M11 Economic Development M3 Supply Chain Management M4 SUSTAINABILITY AT UEM EDGENTA PRIORITISED UN SDGS Material Matters: Material Matters: Relevant Stakeholders: Relevant Stakeholders: • Board Of Directors and Employees
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