5 ENHANCING VALUE THROUGH SUSTAINABILITY 193 LOCAL COMMUNITY WHY IT MATTERS UEM Edgenta’s operations are closely connected to the communities surrounding its businesses. The Group recognises that its business activities influence local livelihoods, social conditions and the environment, and therefore focuses on maintaining constructive and respectful relationships with these communities as a driver of long-term business resilience. By maintaining consistent and meaningful community engagement, the Group improves the alignment of its activities with local needs, reinforces trust and supports shared value creation. Conversely, where engagement is limited or inconsistent, stakeholder confidence and social acceptance may be affected, increasing the risk of misunderstanding or resistance to the Group’s operations. OUR APPROACH A Structured, Needs-Based and Impact-Oriented Approach The Group adopts a needs-based and impact-oriented approach to community investment, identifying gaps within surrounding communities and addressing them through targeted contributions, partnerships and programmes. Community impacts are considered across business planning and operational decision-making, with emphasis on supporting socioeconomic development, access to essential services and long-term community resilience. The Group’s commitment to delivering value to local communities is supported and emphasised throughout the organisation through internal policies. This approach is embedded within the Group’s EoTF2025 strategy and aligned with national priorities, including the Twelfth Malaysia Plan (12MP) 2021–2025, reinforcing the Group’s role as a responsible corporate citizen and contributing to Malaysia’s broader sustainability and development goals. Linking Community Development to Our Sustainability Agenda UEM Edgenta’s sustainability agenda is anchored on three interrelated pillars — Economic, Environmental and Social — and is implemented through the strategic themes of Sustainable Economic Growth, Minimising Environmental Impact and Social Value Creation. These themes provide the overarching direction for how the Group delivers long-term value across its operations and stakeholder relationships. To drive alignment and maximise impact, the Group has intentionally aligned the priority areas of its community contributions and development with these sustainability themes.
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