CORPORATE INTEGRITY AND ETHICAL BUSINESS CONDUCT At UEM Edgenta, we are committed to strengthening the integrity & ethical culture across the organisation. The shared values we instill in our DNA to steer businesses and operations are anchored to uncompromising integrity and exceptional performance. As we actively lay solid foundations across all businesses and remain steadfast in pursuing our growth plans through geographical expansion, new products & services, cost optimisation, and tech-enabled solutions, upholding these values and presenting ourselves with integrity, ethics, and accountability are essential components which we must harness at both a professional and personal level. As a public listed company, we are adamant that all our business undertakings and proceedings are in strict adherence to good corporate governance practices. The Board is committed to the Anti-Bribery & Anti-Corruption (“ABAC”) measures such as ABAC Guide by ensuring that the document is enforced appropriately. As a yardstick in terms of ABAC, we are guided by the following legal and regulatory requirements that relate to the ABAC Guide: UEM Edgenta has the following existing Framework, Policies, and Procedures in place to curb bribery and corruption: Framework, Codes, Policies & Procedures The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (“MACC”) Act 2009 Directive of The Prime Minister No. 1 Series 1 issued in October 2018 The Guideline for the Management of Integrity & Governance Unit issued by MACC The Guidelines on Adequate Procedures issued by the Prime Minister’s Department ABAC Guide 13 Integrity & Compliance Code of Conduct for Directors & Employees Code of Conduct for Business Partners Compliance Framework Whistleblowing Policy Statement Third Party Risk Management Framework ABAC Policy Statement Whistleblowing Procedures Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption Guide Business Partner’s Letter of Declaration Investigation Procedures Conflict of Interest Procedures Authorities Raid Procedures No Gift Policy CORPORATE INTEGRITY AND ETHICAL BUSINESS CONDUCT In 2022, UEM Edgenta undertook the following initiatives to drive better governance and integrity culture under four strategic pillars, namely: • Compliance and Governance - Reviewed and revised existing Policies and Procedure according to MS ISO 37001:2016 Anti-Bribery Management System certifications requirements - Completed Stage 1 Certification Body audit for MS ISO 37001:2016 Anti-Bribery Management System - I nstilling a culture of integrity and compliance at the workplace through educational awareness sessions such as engagement session and periodic communications. UEM Edgenta is committed towards addressing any violations to the Code of Conduct, as well as any applicable laws, regulations, or policies. We have put in place several procedures and appropriate disciplinary actions against any unethical or improper practices. The Whistleblowing Policy and Procedure encourages the reporting of such allegations in good faith, with the assurance that employees or any parties making such reports will be treated fairly, their identity remains anonymous and are protected from reprisal. You can email your concern to whistleblowing@edgenta.com or write to the Chairman of the Board of Directors or Chairman of the Board Governance and Risk Committee, UEM Edgenta Berhad using the prescribed Whistleblowing Lodgment Form. All disclosures will be verified and evaluated by the Whistleblowing Committee. The Chairman of the Whistleblowing Committee shall then report to the BGRC and Board on all outcomes and recommendations of the investigation in ensuring a supervisory overview of the ethical environment within UEM Edgenta. Our Core Values we prepare for tomorrow’s challenges, today we imagine new ways to deliver better work we treat our colleagues & stakeholders with respect we solve challenges to deliver results we are guided by integrity to build trust • Complaint Management: Involves the systematic management of information/complaints on the misconduct of corruption, abuse of power, malpractice, and violation of the organisation’s code of conduct and ethics to ensure that action is taken on every information/complaint. In addition to supervising and monitoring complaints, the Integrity & Compliance Unit is responsible for the efficiency of the Complaints Management system. • Detection and Verification - E stablished a dedicated team to investigate grievances related to the breach of Code of Conduct (“COC”) channeled to Whistleblowing Platform. • Integrity Enhancement - Conducted RICD Engagement Roadshow to instill and cultivate the adoption of Risk, Business Resilience, Integrity & Compliance into daily operation of Edgenta Stars - Conducted awareness briefing for business partner during Vendor Mass Training 2022 in collaboration with Group Procurement and Contract Management - W ebinar focused on the understanding of the term “Governance” from an ESG perspective, its relation to the Culture of Integrity and Compliance at UEM Edgenta and the role of employees in corporate governance - Conducted Authorities Raid Briefing to provide Edgenta Stars with the necessary knowledge on what to expect during a raid and in how to manage it effectively - S hared Integrity messages during Annual Management Dialogue 2022. p.246 p.247 UEM EDGENTA BERHAD INTEGRATED ANNUAL REPORT 2022 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 GOVERNANCE
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