Sustainability Statement Sustainability Statement Safety and Health Campaign and Training This three-week campaign involved the entire workforce at QL, from top management to people on the ground. The campaign was launched concurrently at every business unit by the respective director and general manager with an opening message from the Executive Chairman of QL Group. This campaign met its objectives, and the closing of this three-week safety campaign was done at every business unit with an appreciative message from the Group CEO. Throughout the year, our Group OSH Work Committee and safety professionals at various business sites work hard to roll out various safety and health training programmes that were conducted internally and externally. Induction, reinductions, on-the-job training relating to safe work instructions and standard operating procedures, emergency evacuation, firefighting and first-aid trainings were amongst the ongoing trainings attended by employees. A total of 3,480 employees were trained in safety and health standards. This represents an increase of 55.3% compared to the number of employees trained in previous year. The key objective is to upskill and enhance the knowledge of employees, reduce the risks at workplaces, and improve the implementation performance of legal requirements. Our management and people managers are expected to demonstrate visible safety commitment through a behaviour-based safety approach and guide our employees to uphold the OSH guiding principles of WECARE. In FY2024, we carried out a group-wide safety campaign, emphasising on the six safety guiding principles (WECARE) that each employee needs to live by. W orking safety is a condition of employment. E mployee involvement is essential. C ontinuous training employees to work safely is essential. A ll injuries can be prevented. R ole modelling & management accountability is important. E xposure to operational hazards can be safeguarded. Launching of Safety Campaign at QL Tawau First Aid Training (mock drill) at QL Endau Launching of Safety Campaign at QL Kitchen Sdn. Bhd. During the reporting year 2024, QL allocated RM939,546 towards community initiatives, benefiting approximately 176 organisations and extending support to 11,656 individuals. Throughout the year, the company undertakes activities or donations to give back to communities and the environment. We continue to enhance the well-being of our local communities by creating employment opportunities and supporting local fishermen to bolster their businesses. We have also extended our collaboration with our supplier to combat the issue of child stunning in Malaysia. We partner with a local soup kitchen society to support homeless and marginalised communities in Malaysia. This partnership also helps prevent edible food from being wasted, thereby contributing to the reduction of food waste. Aside from that, we remain committed to elevating the quality of education either through education facilities upgrading or our engagement supporting school activities to enrich the well-being of students. Activities that we support include but not limited to sponsoring awards for top students, hosting factory visits, school sports day and fund-raising activities. Making a Difference in the Lives of Our Communities and the Environment QL remains committed to supporting the communities in which we operate by offering employment opportunities. In FY24, QL hired 4,884 locals, these comprised 79.8% of the total hires for the year. Primarily, the CVS business pillar accounted for most of these local hires. Advocating for Employment Opportunities in Local Communities The Fisherman Financial Assistance Scheme (FFAS), which was initiated over two decades ago, continues to be an integral core flagship programme for the Marine Product Manufacturing (MPM) business pillar. The mutually beneficial arrangement between the fishermen and QL has created shared value for both parties. Fishermen continue to have access to financial assistance, and QL has access to the fishermen’s catch. In addition, over the years, both parties have fostered a strong relationship, enabling the sharing of knowledge and expertise that significantly improves the livelihood of fishermen and the fishing industry. During FY24, QL allocated RM22.09 million in financial aid through FFAS, benefiting 895 fishermen. QL bore an estimated net financing cost of RM585,500. Fostering Shared Prosperity with Local Fishermen Over the years, QL Endau Marine has been committed to recruiting from the underserved Orang Asli communities residing near our operations. This year, we have employed and onboarded 89 Orang Asli individuals to our team, which is a hiring increase of 40.4% from the previous year. From these hires, 58.4% remain employed. Although the retention rate has increased by 28.9% from the previous year, a key ongoing challenge lies in retaining these individuals and helping them adapt to the work environment. The team remains committed to continue providing employment opportunities to this underserved community and exploring avenues to support their transition into the workforce. Community Contributions • RM939,546 amount invested in community initiatives, benefitting 176 organisations and extending support to 11,656 individuals as beneficiaries • Created employment opportunities for 4,884 local individuals • Contributed RM22.09 million interest-free financial aid; benefiting 895 fishermen through the Marine Product Manufacturing Core Flagship Fishermen Financial Assistance Scheme (FFAS) • Continue to champion the C Our Future Programme in support of child stunting issues in Malaysia with 505 preschoolers across 18 kindergartens receive one egg per child per day • Provided 21,979 meals to the needy through our CVS business pillar’s flagship food salvage programme QL’s business philosophy of “value for all” remains the cornerstone of our efforts to enhance and enrich the lives of our communities. Our choice of both one-time and ongoing flagship programmes is guided by our corporate citizenship and philanthropic guidelines. These selections align with our business strategy, linking our community investments to QL and our respective business pillars. When executing these programmes, we collaborate with our employees to participate voluntarily, thereby nurturing a culture of giving and community involvement within our workforce. Performance Our Approach CC QL RESOURCES BERHAD INTEGRATED ANNUAL REPORT 2024 62 63 SUSTAINABILITY STATEMENT 5 SEC.
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