A company-wide briefing will be conducted to share the outcomes of the Human Rights Impact Assessment (HRIA), highlighting key focus areas. Ongoing human rights awareness and sharing sessions will continue to reinforce understanding across all levels of the organisation. The publication of the HRIA report will serve as a comprehensive assessment of UEM Edgenta’s current human rights practices and identify potential areas for improvement. The implementation of the HRIA report recommendations will serve as a comprehensive assessment of UEM Edgenta’s current human rights practices and identify potential areas for improvement. Short Term (2025): Medium Term: Long Term: WHAT IS OUR OUTLOOK? We remain committed to strengthening its approach to human rights, with a clear roadmap for the short, medium, and long term: WHAT VALUE WAS CREATED IN 2024? UEM Edgenta made significant strides in enhancing its human rights and labour practices, fostering a more inclusive, respectful, and transparent workplace. Key initiatives included a series of Human Rights Awareness sessions conducted across all regions in Malaysia, ensuring employees at all levels understood their rights and the company’s expectations. Additionally, the Senior Leadership Team underwent dedicated human rights training, reinforcing leadership’s role in championing these principles. The company also engaged a HRIA consultant to guide its human rights due diligence efforts. Several policies were introduced or strengthened, including the rollout of the Sexual Harassment Notice, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Statement, and Gender Diversity Policy, further embedding fair and equitable practices within the organisation. UEM Edgenta remains on track with the commitments outlined in its HRIA Report and Roadmap, published in May 2024. Progress continues steadily, ensuring that the company addresses the report’s findings and drives meaningful improvements across its operations. Conduct more detailed human rights impact assessments across our operations and supply chain to identify any potential risks or areas for improvement. By doing so, we strive to ensure that our practices align with global human rights standards, mitigating risks, and fostering a positive impact on both local communities and the environment. This proactive approach will help us make informed decisions and strengthen our commitment to ethical human rights practices. Additionally, we will perform due diligence on human rights within our supply chain to verify that our partners adhere to the same high standards that we want to uphold to. To further reinforce this commitment, we may require all suppliers, contractors, and business partners to comply with our human rights policies through our enhanced Code of Conduct for Business Partners. This will ensure that our values are upheld at every stage of our operations and throughout our business relationships, promoting fairness, respect, and dignity across all levels of our supply chain. A formal Human Rights Policy will be developed, guided by the HRIA findings. This policy forms the foundation for embedding human rights principles into the company’s operations and decision-making processes, while ensuring alignment with the company’s broader sustainability objectives. By strengthening leadership capabilities, investing in inclusive engagement strategies, and maintaining a robust framework for human rights due diligence, UEM Edgenta is well-positioned to foster a thriving and empowered workforce in the years to come. Social Value Creation UEM EDGENTA BERHAD 196 Integrated Annual Report 2024
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