3 HOW WE CREATE VALUE 49 SUPPLY CHAIN PARTNERS S5 At UEM Edgenta, our supply chain partners are integral to the quality, efficiency, and resilience of our operations. We engage closely with our vendors and suppliers to ensure the delivery of high-quality materials and services that meet our rigorous standards and contribute to the success of our projects. By fostering transparent, long-term relationships, we align our goals and collaborate on solutions that enhance operational efficiency, reduce risks, and drive innovation across our value chain. Why We Engage How We Engage UEM Edgenta Vendor Day N Vendor engagements and training (including safety training for employees and contractors) N Vendor Development Programme O Perintis Council meetings Q Supplier Engagement Day N ESG supplier surveys N Key Topics and Concerns Raised • Fairness and transparency in procurement • Integration of ESG practices • Emissions data collection • Regulatory compliance • Vendor capability development • Business development opportunities • Response to cost escalation and price volatility • Scope 3 data collection and onboarding of suppliers onto our emissions platform Our Response • Strengthening procurement governance and compliance through Project Delta Procure-to-Pay (“P2P”), improving process efficiency, cost visibility and analytical oversight. • Maintaining active and structured engagement channels to address supplier concerns in a timely manner. • Assessing supplier ESG readiness and performance through targeted ESG surveys. • Engaging suppliers on human rights awareness, Scope 3 emissions data collection and other key issues to build shared understanding and capability. • Strengthening HSSE compliance across operational sites by engaging subcontractors and suppliers in structured safety training and oversight. • Implementing contractor cost management, consumables control and manpower optimisation through Project Catalyst, supported by pooled purchasing and strengthened contract governance. • Broadening strategic partnerships with technology providers to enhance delivery capabilities in areas such as analytics, EV charging infrastructure and battery energy storage systems (“BESS”). • Localising delivery and supplier engagement where required to align with local procurement mandates and improve operational responsiveness. • Developing vendor capabilities through the Vendor Development Programme (VDP) and Perintis Council initiatives, with successful completion recognised through formal graduation events. • In response to regulator’s requirements for greater transparency on supply chain emissions, we enabled the collection of supplier carbon data through a digital emission platform.
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