Integrated Annual Report 2023 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 179 WHAT VALUE WAS CREATED IN 2023 Saving Animals, Serving Community UEM Edgenta, through its visionary programme “Saving Animals, Serving Community,” actively promotes a compassionate society towards animal care. Additionally, UEM Edgenta provided sponsorship to the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at Universiti Putra Malaysia and Universiti Malaysia Kelantan, contributing to the betterment and welfare of animals. These initiatives showcase the company's dedication to animal welfare, conservation efforts, and sustainable practices. Jul Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Starting in July 2023, the company collaborated with the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (“SPCA”) Selangor for a five-month 'spay and neuter' initiative, encouraging responsible pet ownership with subsidised rates. In October 2023, a contribution of RM19,000 was made to the SPCA fund, supporting animal adoption, spay/neuter programmes, and overall animal welfare. In the same month, UEM Edgenta sponsored a pair of more than 100-year-old Aldabra Giant Tortoises named Do and Re, and renewed the adoption of a 5-year-old giraffe, Mas Kira, reflecting the company's commitment to wildlife conservation through a one-year comprehensive sponsorship covering welfare, food supply, and veterinary care. From September to December 2023, the Corporate Communications Department achieved a significant milestone by rescuing 7,225kg of surplus pet food and preventing 20,230kg of carbon dioxide emissions through the Pet Food Project. In collaboration with The Lost Food Project, this project supported over 50 shelters, rescuers, and feeders in the Klang Valley, Seremban, and Malacca, delivering 120,424 cat and dog meals. SOCIAL VALUE CREATION
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