ABOUT THIS REPORT ABOUT THIS REPORT UEM EDGENTA BERHAD ANNUAL REPORT 2021 3 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ABOUT THIS REPORT REPORTING THAT IS BUILT ON BENCHMARKED PRINCIPLES, FRAMEWORKS AND GUIDELINES. UEM Edgenta is pleased to present the Annual Report 2021 with the confidence that it is a fair representation of UEM Edgenta’s performance throughout the year 2021. We believe that the report addresses all material matters and presents a balanced and fair account of the Group’s performance for the financial year from 1 January 2021 to 31 December 2021. It takes guidance from an internationally recognised integrated reporting framework and provides an accurate reflection of our strategic commitments for the short, medium and long term. The credibility of this report is supported by strong governance practices and external verification by Ernst & Young PLT, our auditors for financial information. NAVIGATING OUR REPORT We aim to produce a report that is interactive, engaging and easy to understand. To help you navigate around our Annual Report, we use the following navigational icons to highlight our reporting of the six capitals of value creation, as described in the IIRC Framework, as well as the material matters that impact our value-creation process: At UEM Edgenta, technology and digitalisation is our business licence to operate. It is a conduit for how we live our lives and work. It not only allows our people to work more efficiently, but also enables cost savings and more importantly, it is a critical tool in the creation of new revenue streams for the Group. With our EoTF2025 strategies, we have aligned our growth to meeting the needs of the world, innovating, responding and improving the asset management and infrastructure solutions for our clients. Although our business strategies have been calibrated to deliver sustainable returns for our shareholders, our responsibility does not end there. It goes beyond financial considerations, to supporting the needs of our wider community, being positive stewards to protect our precious environment and underpinning all that we do with a committed foundation of strong governance. SCOPE AND BOUNDARY This Annual Report covers the reporting period from 1 January 2021 to 31 December 2021, unless otherwise stated. The information presented relates to the activities of UEM Edgenta comprising our subsidiaries, joint operations, joint ventures and associates. The sustainability Statement 2021 marks the 4th year of UEM Edgenta’s Sustainability Reporting journey. The Sustainability Statement 2021 will communicate the Group’s key sustainability initiatives, performance and commitments in relation to material matters the Group prioritised. The reporting period of the Statement is aligned with Annual Report. Further, the Sustainability Statement covers UEM Edgenta’s operations in Malaysia and select geographical locations it operates in, namely Singapore, Taiwan and the United Arab Emirates (“UAE”). UEM Edgenta will strive to include other geographical areas in future reports. OUR TARGETED READERS This is our primary report to stakeholders and is intended to address the information requirements of our shareholders and prospective investors. We also present information relevant to the way we create value for other key stakeholders, including our employees, clients, regulators and communities. REPORTING GUIDELINES AND FRAMEWORKS Corporate Section Financial Section • Bursa Malaysia’s Main Market Listing Requirements • Bursa Malaysia’s Corporate Governance Guidelines, 4th Edition • Bursa Malaysia’s MD&A Guidelines • Bursa Malaysia’s Sustainability Guidelines 2nd Edition • Malaysian Code on Corporate Governance 2021 • Companies Act 2016 • With reference to the Global Reporting Initiative (“GRI”) Standards • Value Reporting Foundation • United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (“UNSDGs”) • The International Integrated Reporting Council’s (“IIRC”) framework for integrated reporting • Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad Main Market Listing Requirements • Malaysian Financial Reporting Standards (“MFRS”) • International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) • Requirements of the Companies Act 2016 in Malaysia The Group’s sustainability efforts are aligned to the UNSDGs. This year, following our materiality review, we identified five UNSDGs that have material impact on our businesses and stakeholders THE CAPITALS THE MATERIAL MATTERS Financial Capital Intellectual Capital Manufactured Capital Human Capital Social And Relationship Resource Capital Natural Capital M1 Business Ethics M2 Innovation and Technology-based Operational Excellence M3 Economic Development M4 Supply Chain Management M5 Climate Change & Energy M6 Environmental Management M7 Occupational Health and Safety M8 Employment Culture M9 Customer Satisfaction M10 Human Rights Assessment M11 Local Community FEEDBACK We look forward to receiving and responding to any feedback on this report from our stakeholders. Please channel your feedback or query to: Head, Corporate Communications Level 16, Menara UEM Tower 1, Avenue 7 The Horizon, Bangsar South City No. 8, Jalan Kerinchi 59200 Kuala Lumpur Tel : +603 2725 6688 Fax : +603 2711 8057 E-mail : communications@edgenta.com Online Version This report and additional information on UEM Edgenta is available online at our corporate website, www.uemedgenta.com FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS This report contains certain forward-looking statements relating to future performance. These statements and forecasts are based on current assumptions and circumstances, which could change, hence involve uncertainty. Various factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements.
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