Annual Report 2023 47 OUR SUSTAINABILITY COMMITMENT As one of the leading security-related integrated technological solutions providers in Malaysia, we are driven by our commitment to deliver value to society, while empowering the nation with the deployment of Information and Communications Technology (“ICT”) offerings. Our actions are guided by the principles of sustainability, as we recognise that our success is intertwined with the well-being of the environment, society, and economy. The integration of ESG considerations in our business aligns the Group’s strategies and operations with a long-term vision of a sustainable future. As such, we have identified five (5) key sustainability areas, that are aligned to the UN SDGs. These areas serve as our strategic focus as we work towards driving positive change and contributing to the global efforts for a more sustainable world. Employee empowerment is aligned with our corporate strategy and inculcates a feeling of pride and drive among employees. Taking every step to mitigate our environmental footprint to achieve zero emission across operations while increasing productivity and the environmental efficiency of our products. Raising the bar for our world-class supplier network and conducting business in a sustainable and responsive manner help us achieve our targeted innovations. We develop ICT solutions in collaboration with our extensive knowledge network to ensure the rapid momentum of innovation along our value chain. Minimising waste while optimising resources; extract the optimum value from materials, allowing products to be repurposed across their life cycles. SUSTAINABILITY REPORT We embrace the motto “LIFE” in our approach to ESG. This motto embodies the core principles and value that guide and shape our sustainability actions. By adopting LIFE, we ensure that ESG considerations are effectively integrated into our daily conducts. L: Longevity We are committed to a long-term engagement with CSR as part of our pledge to provide sustainable benefits for our stakeholders. I: Impact We endeavour towards leaving a positive impact towards the environment and the community we serve. F: Future CSR is our investment for the future; of our company, community, nation and the world. E: Environment We strive towards minimizing our impact to the environment, both directly and indirectly through our activities. While we have made progress in our ESG journey, we acknowledge that there is always room for improvement. As such, we are working towards setting ESG targets and regular monitoring of our performance to drive continuous improvement. SUSTAINABILITY GOVERNANCE Recognising the importance of strong sustainability stewardship, Datasonic sets a clear tone at the top by incorporating sustainability in our governance structure. The Group’s Board of Directors (“the Board”) assumes the ultimate responsibility in ensuring that ESG aspects are considered in the Group’s long-term business strategies and value creation for stakeholders. The Executive Directors and Senior Leadership Team supports the Board and is accountable for the effective implementation of the relevant initiatives in realising the sustainability vision across the Group. The Executive Directors empowers our business units by enabling them to collect relevant ESG data and information. This data is then consolidated and evaluated by the Executive Directors and Senior Leadership Team to ascertain the Group’s material sustainability topics. Subsequently, these material topics are presented to the Board for further deliberation, with the facilitation of the Executive Directors. CLIMATE AND ENERGY RESPONSIBLE SUPPLY CHAIN INNOVATIVE ECOSYSTEM PEOPLE CIRCULAR ECONOMY
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