Sustainability Statement Sustainability Statement MATERIALITY BOUNDARY Pillar Material Matter Why is it material to QL? Our Response Links to Our Capitals Boundary SDGs Supported by QL Environmental Responsibility Climate Change & Emissions Manufacturing and distribution activities emit GHG. It is critical to maximise our energy efficiency to manage carbon footprint and minimise our impact on climate change. • Invest in renewable energy technology and solution; QL also offers this solution to businesses • Install renewable energy solutions in our facilities • Manage GHG emissions at all levels • QL • Customers Water Security Water is a scarce resource for our business and the community. Efficient water management is critical to prevent stress on the water ecosystem. • Secure water through rainwater harvesting facility • Set up alternative sources of water supply (e.g. river, ground, city and rain) • Provide water treatment solution to benefit more customers and industries • QL • Customers Waste & Effluent Management Our operations generate waste and wastewater. Processing waste and treating wastewater before disposal and discharge prevent environmental contamination. • Optimise 3R-principle (Reduce, Recycle and Repurpose) in business operations • Ensure proper disposal of organic waste • Install Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) • QL • Service Providers • Customers Biodiversity Biodiversity is critical to maintain a balanced ecosystem and mitigate climate change. • Committed to a mangrove conservation programme • QL • Community Social Responsibility Food Quality, Safety & Nutrition As an agro food producer, it is vital that we produce food that is high quality, safe and nutritious for consumers. • Enhance food safety, quality and nutrition through research and development • Formalised a Health and Nutrition Statement • QL • Suppliers • Customers Biosecurity Our poultry farms are core to our business and value chain. Healthy and hygienic poultry are integral to undisrupted operations. • Adhere to good farm management practices • Strict biosecurity measures in the farms at all times, including improved disease surveillance and response • Continuous identification of improvement areas via monthly audits • QL • Suppliers • Customers Growing Our Business Sustainable business growth is key to delivering long-term shared value to stakeholders. • Continuously strengthen business model and identify opportunities guided by our strategies • Increase focus on ESG across all business pillars • Continuous innovation and agile to meet changing market demand and consumer lifestyle • QL Local Community Local community is interlinked with our activities. It is important to support the community for mutual growth. • Support local communities through corporate philanthropy activities, financial assistance and job opportunities • QL • Suppliers • Community Fair Labour Practice Our workforce is core to our operations. Employee fair treatment and respect aligns with our core values and promotes job satisfaction. • Keep abreast and strengthen fair employment practices by intensifying efforts on human rights and fair labour practices audits • QL • Suppliers Occupational Safety & Health (“OSH”) Good health and safety measures reduce risk of accidents. A safe and healthy workplace leads to better employee wellbeing and increased productivity. • Reinforce and embed “WECARE” OSH Guiding Principles in our work approaches and decisions • Conduct awareness and training programmes to equip employees and service providers with skills and knowledge • Conduct safety briefing for visitors to communicate safety procedures and advice on the potential risks and hazards that they may be exposed to • QL • Customers • Service Providers Talent Management A skilled and equipped workforce led by progressive leadership is central to business continuity and QL’s success. • Instil QL’s core values and strengthen human capital management practices in the areas of leadership development and growth, and attracting and retaining talents • QL Governance Upholding Business Integrity Continuous enhancement and embedment of sound corporate governance practices helps strengthen trust of our stakeholders, safeguarding their interests in an effective, transparent and ethical manner. • Uphold Anti-Bribery Policy • Create awareness and engage all employees and suppliers on Suppliers and Business Associates Code of Business Ethics • QL • Suppliers FC SC SC IC HC NC NC NC NC HC IC MC NC SC FC SC SC SC SC HC HC HC HC HC HC IC IC MC MC NC Financial FC Social SC Human HC Intellectual IC Manufactured MC Natural NC CAPITALS QL RESOURCES BERHAD INTEGRATED ANNUAL REPORT 2023 SEC. SUSTA I N A B I L I TY STATEMENT 5 035 034 PG. PG.
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