UEM EDGENTA BERHAD ANNUAL REPORT 2021 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION & ANALYSIS 103 102 SUPPORTING OUR COMMUNITY UEM Edgenta makes every effort to enhance the quality of life of the communities it operates in and is also aware of its role in conserving the environment. In the year under review, we have established partnerships with non-governmental organisations and local community members to provide welfare needs to underprivileged communities as well as support the conservation of wildlife animals and the environment. We also took the opportunity to engage with our stakeholders and the public to raise awareness of our community programmes and environmental initiatives via print and digital media platforms. As an effort to support community via local employment, UEM Edgenta has in place a Graduate Trainee programme where fresh graduates were provided with on-the-job training and soft skills development. Total Beneficiaries of UEM Edgenta's CSR programmes in 2021 7,688 individuals SUSTAINABILITY STATEMENT Whistleblowing Policy Our Whistleblowing Policy has been formulated to enable employees of the Group and members of the public to report instances of unethical behavior, improper conduct, actual or suspected fraud and/or abuse within the Company. The development of the Policy is aligned with the Whistleblower Protection Act 2010, Companies Act 2016, Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Act 2009, Capital Markets and Services Act 2007, Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001, Personal Data Protection Act 2010 and all applicable laws and regulations in Malaysia. Process of Submitting Disclosure All Company stakeholders including directors, officers, and employees of UEM Edgenta Berhad as well as members of the public are eligible to make Protected Disclosures under the Policy. No unfair treatment will be meted out against a Whistleblower by virtue of him/her having submitted a Protected Disclosure under this policy. The Whistleblowing Committee comprises the Chairman of the BGRC, Head of Risk, Integrity & Compliance, Head of Secretarial, Head of Internal Audit and Head of Legal. WHISTLEBLOWER Submit disclosure via one of the two reporting channels CHAIRMAN OF BOD/ CHAIRMAN OF WB COMMITTEE To decide whether the Protected Disclosure should be investigated, and an appropriate investigator should be appointed WHISTLEBLOWING COMMITTEE To verify, classify and evaluate the disclosure INVESTIGATION TEAM A neutral fact-finding process and the outcome of the investigation BOARD GOVERNANCE AND RISK COMMITTEE The Whistleblowing Committee to present the investigation report and recommendation(s) to BGRC TOP MANAGEMENT Implementation of corrective/preventive actions WHISTLEBLOWING COMMITTEE The Committe will draw an unbiased conclusion from facts Whistleblower wiil be notified on the outcome of his/her disclosure As the region’s leading Company in Asset Management & Infrastructure Solutions, we value the ties we have with our stakeholders, especially the communities we operate in. It is vital that we continue to uphold the needs of the community as our way of investing in the relationship we have with stakeholders and to also strengthen the Company’s reputation. We are committed to creating meaningful impacts to benefit our communities through partnerships and collaborations. Guided by our Corporate Responsibility Policy, three key areas are given priority in our community programmes: In Singapore, UEMS works hand in hand with local communities where various recruitment activities are conducted to provide job opportunities to locals. UEMS continues to support the local community and enhance its socioeconomic impact by organising various CSR initiatives. UEMS also encourages its employees to take up volunteering works. Education Science, Technology & Innovation Community Development SUSTAINABILITY STATEMENT LOCAL COMMUNITY
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