2019 UEM Edgenta Annual Report

64 65 UEM Edgenta Berhad UEM EDGENTA AT A GLANCE MESSAGE FROM OUR LEADERSHIP STRATEGIC FOCUS OPERATIONAL REVIEW SUSTAINABILITY EFFORTS CORPORATE GOVERNANCE INTRODUCTION FINANCIAL REVIEW ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Annual Report 2019 Our approach to sustainability is focused on achieving triple bottom-line goals within the Economic, Environmental and Social (“EES”) domains. We aim to create value by delivering results which go beyond our promise of annual financial profits by creating positive impact for the people and planet. Sustainability Statement Our Approach to Sustainability We embrace future business demands by continuously improving how we do things at the workplace by employing technology & innovation and govern ourselves with adequate policies, systems and processes to promote governance, transparency and ethical business practices in our role as a responsible corporate citizen. These factors are envisioned to positively impact our growth in terms of value creation and people development, upskilling and reskilling the workforce to ensure we perform at our highest capacities. We also collaborate through strategic partnerships with key stakeholders to extend our thought leadership in asset management and infrastructure solutions, and continuously engage our employees to align business strategies and shared goals. In our effort to become a key contributor to the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (“UN SDGs”), we are cognisant of our business needs to ensure our practices and how we do things are climate positive through a disciplined approach in monitoring our emissions and promoting the use of renewable energy. We are resource efficient by deploying cutting-edge technologies to improve operational and energy efficiencies across our workplace, as well as within our client networks and the assets that we manage. Through practical consumption of resources, we propagate the reduction of single use plastics within our work environment and strive for excellence in waste management to achieve our vision of zero waste in our operations. As a company which provides services to benefit people and communities, we are involved in a myriad of philanthropic activities and engagements to positively impact society. Health, Safety, Security and Environment (“HSSE”) is crucial to our operations and we are earnest in our efforts to improve the security of today’s comforts for future generations. Our pioneering technology in healthcare services is a key focus area, which will inspire sustainable outcomes. Through education, we believe in providing our support in the areas of science, technology, engineering and mathematics, while we are also committed to continuing our involvement in advancing efforts related to robotics and artificial intelligence. ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENTAL SOCIAL Sustainability Statement The future of our business is powered by technology-enabled solutions as well as automation and mechanisation of our products and services in managing our clients’ assets throughout its lifecycle. We take into strong consideration industrial, technical and ecological needs which help us innovate and build resilience to contribute to society through sustainable growth in financial and operational performance, leveraging on responsible business practices and our people to maintain our position as the region’s leading Asset Management & Infrastructure Solutions company. During the year in review, we have earmarked three key elements in our corporate strategy to build Edgenta of the Future. Purpose Driven 1 • Assurance and Peace of Mind as our value proposition to clients • Edgenta Way as the industry standard Powered by Technology 2 • Platforms, systems & processes • Technology and innovation as a company culture Sustainability 3 • Sustainability as a hallmark of industry leadership & corporate citizenry • Leadership by example - triple bottom-line goals