INTEGRATED ANNUAL REPORT 2025 • QL RESOURCES BERHAD INTEGRATED ANNUAL REPORT 2025 • QL RESOURCES BERHAD pg.50 pg.51 03 04 05 06 07 08 01 ABOUT THIS REPORT QL AT A GLANCE CHAIRMAN’S STATEMENT MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS SUSTAINABILITY STATEMENT LEADERSHIP & GOVERNANCE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS APPENDICES 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 01 ABOUT THIS REPORT QL AT A GLANCE CHAIRMAN’S STATEMENT MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS SUSTAINABILITY STATEMENT LEADERSHIP & GOVERNANCE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS APPENDICES 02 SUSTAINABILITY STATEMENT SUSTAINABILITY STATEMENT Material Matter Target FY25 Progress TM 16 training hours for executives and 10 training hours for non-executives per year An average of 24.97 training hours per executive and 21.90 training hours per non-executive were recorded OSH Zero fatalities Zero fatalities LS Zero substantiated complaints concerning human rights violations Zero substantiated complaints concerning human rights and fair labour received through whistleblower channel SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY At the heart of QL’s business lies our people, and our people-centric approach begins with our employees. At QL, we regard our employees as our most valuable asset. We invest in cultivating and enhancing our human capital by providing them with the necessary skills and knowledge to not only contribute to QL’s business growth but also to the socio-economic development of the nation. Committed to fair labour practices, QL endeavours to foster a positive work culture and create a safe, healthy, and conducive work environment for our workforce. Our focus on people extends beyond our employees to encompass other stakeholders and the communities in which we operate. We enhance our business resilience to ensure the long-term creation of shared value for stakeholders such as suppliers and customers. Our prosperity is intertwined as we uphold shared values. QL actively engages in societal contribution by making a positive impact on the lives of our beneficiaries and striving for a more equitable future for all. Our Targets Governance, Oversight, and Resources for Upholding Human Rights The Executive Chairman, Group Chief Executive Officer, Prescribed Independent Director and Audit Committee Chairman are entrusted with the oversight responsibility and allocated resources to ensure the Group’s commitment to respecting human rights. Under the Whistleblowing Policy, they serve as designated contact points for reporting any breaches of human rights. This includes incidents related to business-related human rights abuses, infringements of labour standards, or violations of the Group’s Human Rights Policy. Operationally, the Group Human Resources department is responsible for overseeing the implementation of human rights and labour standards across the organisation. It works in close collaboration with HR teams within business units to ensure that day-to-day practices are consistently aligned with the Group’s policy commitments. Reaffirming QL’s Policy Stance and Communication on Human Rights and Labour Standards QL has reaffirmed our unwavering commitment to respecting and supporting human rights and labour standards through the clear articulation of our stance in the Human Rights and Labour Standards Policy. This includes protecting the rights of children, does not condone child labour and forced labour, apart from provisions for non-discrimination, workplace security, safety and health. A copy of the policy is available for review on the Company’s corporate website. Labour Standards Performance • 4,785 employees attended the Human Rights and Labour Standards briefing • 5 business sites underwent internal audits on human rights and fair labour practices • 70 managers completed external training on workplace bullying and harassment • Zero reports of human rights or fair labour violations were received Our Approach At QL, we strongly believe and are committed to upholding human rights and fair labour standards, ensuring compliance with all applicable legal requirements and fostering respect for human rights across all operations. These standards extend to employees and third-party workers. Our human rights and fair labour practices are aligned to internationally recognised frameworks, including the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the International Labour Organisation’s Declaration on Fundamental Rights at Work and the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. Through these measures, we strive to maintain a fair, safe and ethical workplace. LS All employees, regardless of their level or role within the organisation, are required to undergo training on QL’s Human Rights Policy. To ensure consistent understanding and implementation, the Human Resources teams within each business unit are responsible for conducting these briefings on human rights and labour standards for all existing and new employees. During the reporting year, a total of 4,785 employees participated in ongoing sessions aimed at reinforcing awareness and compliance with the policy. To ensure effective communication with our diverse workforce, comprising employees of various nationalities, the policy has been translated into multiple languages communicated in our areas of operations. Likewise, our business associates and all external parties engaging with us are required to acknowledge QL’s commitment to human rights and labour standard, as outlined in the Code of Business Ethics (Suppliers and Business Associates). This document has also been translated into various languages to ensure clarity and accessibility. Identifying Salient Human Rights Issues Through Due Diligence Audits As part of QL’s ongoing efforts in ensuring all business units enhance our human rights and labour standards, our Group HR team continues to conduct targeted on-site human rights due diligence audits at five business units, covering the MPM and ILF business pillars. The MPM business pillar entities that have been audited are QL Marine Products Sdn. Bhd. and QL Foods Sdn. Bhd. The ILF business pillar entities that have been audited are QL Ansan Poultry Farm Sdn. Bhd. (Kulim and Rasa) and QL Poultry Farms Sdn. Bhd. By proactively assessing these risks, the Company endeavours to strengthens our ability to maintain a fair, safe, and ethical workplace.
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