M3 M4 M9 M11 M2 S1 S2 S5 S1 S2 S4 S5 SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth SDG 9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure CONTRIBUTING TO UNITED NATIONS SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS (UN SDGs) Material Matter Relevant Stakeholders Material Matter Relevant Stakeholders Green Financing for Sustainability: • OPUS Energy is in the process of securing up to RM75 million in green financing facility to support the OPUS Zero CAPEX programme, empowering clients to kickstart their sustainability journey. Employee Development & Learning: • Continued Individual Development Plan (IDP) to support employee learning, development, and career growth. • Total Staff Training Hours in 2024: 332,644 hours. Supplier & Vendor Support: • 30% increase in take-up rate for the Supplier Financing Programme (SFP) with HSBC Amanah in 2024 (compared to 2023). • Continued Vendor Development Programme (VDP) to strengthen supplier capabilities. • Trained over 20 suppliers on ESG principles and emission calculation methodologies. Labour & Union Engagement: • Continued engagement and recognition of the National Union of Hospital Support, Allied Services, and Government Agencies. Enhancing Sustainability & Energy Solutions: • Edgenta NXT advanced its Sustainability and Energy Solutions in 2024. • Edgenta PROPEL, in collaboration with CIMA and PLUS, developed the GreenGuard New Jersey Barrier (NJB) to enhance road safety and sustainability. • Traffic cone sleeves reduce waste from new production, extend the cone’s lifespan, and enhance sustainability. Digital Asset Management Innovation: • Expanded the Asseto platform under Edgenta NXT, offering improved asset management capabilities. • Introduced Asseto Insights to enhance decision-making through work-order data analytics. Sustainable Infrastructure Development: • Established Asphalt Plant in Tapah, with a total investment of approximately RM18 million over three years. • Integrated a Recycling Facility to repurpose milling waste, reducing the use of virgin materials and minimising waste. Target 8.5: Achieve full and productive employment and decent work for all women and men, including for young people and persons with disabilities, and equal pay for work of equal value Target 8.6: Substantially reduce the proportion of youth not in employment, education or training Target 8.8: 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 Target 9.1: Develop quality, reliable, sustainable and resilient infrastructure, including regional and transborder infrastructure, to support economic development and human well-being, with a focus on affordable and equitable access for all. Target 9.4: By 2030, upgrade infrastructure and retrofit industries to make them sustainable, with increased resourceuse efficiency and greater adoption of clean and environmentally sound technologies and industrial processes, with all countries taking action in accordance with their respective capabilities Linked SDG Targets Achievements and Contributions Linked SDG Targets Achievements and Contributions Sustainability at UEM Edgenta UEM EDGENTA BERHAD 126 Integrated Annual Report 2024
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