SUSTAINABILITY STATEMENT Additionally, the Group may extend invitations to other employees or executives within the company or seek the participation of external professional advisors or consultants in meetings, as necessary. The SWG aims to meet on a quarterly basis, or as and when necessary. Key responsibilities of the SWG include: To review and assess the adequacy and effectiveness of the Group’s sustainability strategies and measures against the relevant broader industry, national and international best practices. To be equipped with suf cient understanding and knowledge of sustainability issues that are relevant to the Group and its business, so as to discharge its role effectively. In this connection, where relevant and necessary, to identify and engage the expertise of external industry professionals for the provision of training, consultation or advice. To identify key areas for improvement related to the Group’s ESG performance, and ensure the necessary and relevant measures are executed in response. To stay updated on the key trends and developments, nationally or internationally, in relation to corporate environment, social and governance standards, best practices, regulations and laws, and to ensure risks and opportunities arising therefrom are adequately addressed. To ensure the Group’s sustainability performance and disclosures meet the standards required for inclusion in the key investment indexes and to achieve a satisfactory score by leading international rating bodies. To develop, implement, monitor and review the strategies, plans and initiatives related to sustainability matters so as to ensure the Group’s sustainability objectives are met. Key SWG Responsibilities Sustainability KPIs and targets are set at a more granular level to support Zetrix AI’s progress toward its broader 2050 net zero target. For more information, please refer to page 110. The sustainability governance structure has also adopted an updated Statement of Commitment to Addressing Climate Change Risks and Impacts. Zetrix AI has a dedicated Audit Committee (“AC”) and Risk Management Committee (“RMC”), and further details about them can be referred to in the Group’s Corporate Governance Report (“CG Report”) or the Corporate Governance Overview Statement (“CG Overview Statement”) section of this report. Our CG Report also covers detailed disclosures related to Zetrix AI’s corporate governance and is available for download at https://www.zetrix.com/investor-relations/reports-presentations/. BOARD COMPOSITION Zetrix AI maintains a diverse Board composition, comprising qualified individuals with extensive experience, broad expertise and varied professional backgrounds. This robust Board diversity fosters the emergence of different viewpoints, contributing to a more robust and informed perspective that strengthens strategic decision-making and leadership capabilities. Zetrix AI currently has approximately 30% of women representation on the Board with 2 female Board directors. The Board believes that with the current composition, it has the necessary skills and competencies to effectively discharge its duties and responsibilities. Nevertheless, the Board has an annual evaluation process to assess its ongoing effectiveness. The Board maintains a register of potential directors that includes high-calibre female candidates to be appointed when needed, to align with the MCCG’s target of having at least 30% women directors on the Board for listed issuers. More information on the Board can be read in the report’s Corporate Governance Overview Statement. SUSTAINABILITY GOVERNANCE (cont’d) 76
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