Kenanga Sustainability Report 2024

KENANGA INVESTMENT BANK BERHAD SUSTAINABILITY REPORT 2024 BASIS OF THIS REPORT OUR APPROACH TO SUSTAINABILITY KENANGA AT A GLANCE GOOD GOVERNANCE LEADERSHIP STATEMENTS SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC GROWTH ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP EMPOWERING PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES APPENDIX 27 26 OUR APPROACH TO SUSTAINABILITY GOOD GOVERNANCE We remain cognisant of our responsibilities to our stakeholders and continue to raise the bar on good governance by incorporating ethical business practices throughout the organisation. UN SDGs GOALS Goal 1 All material matters to be supported by adequate policies and procedures in line with best practices and regulatory requirements Goal 2 Lead industry fraud awareness through an interactive flagship programme MATERIAL MATTERS Good Business Conduct Regulatory Compliance Risk Management Kenanga’s Three (3)-year Sustainability Roadmap This Roadmap aligns with our Board-approved sustainability goals and targets while supporting the implementation of regulatory and rating agency requirements on sustainability disclosures, which are reflected in relevant KPIs. OBJECTIVE STRENGTHENING ESG FOUNDATION 2023 2025 2024 BUILDING SUSTAINABLE ECOSYSTEM AMPLIFYING ESG IMPACT • Develop KPIs and targets for the identified ‘Key Focus Areas’ in Kenanga’s Sustainability Framework • Assess and ensure group-wide readiness to embark on climaterelated financial disclosures according to key regulators’ requirements that are in line with the Bank Negara Malaysia Climate Change and Principle-based Taxonomy, and the Policy Document on Climate Risk Management and Scenario Analysis, as well as the Bursa Malaysia Sustainability Reporting Guide (3rd Edition) • Upskill sustainability-relevant roles within the organisation and ensure alignment are in line with Bursa Malaysia Corporate Sustainability Practitioner Competency Framework • Obtain assurance of our sustainability reporting process for data and enhance reporting credibility • Enhance sustainability governance structure with sub-committees/ working group with clear roles and responsibilities • Promote sustainability culture and increase ESG literacy among Kenanga’s stakeholders through the inaugural Sustainability Day and targeted sustainability literacy programmes • Identify and integrate ESG risks, including climate risk, into groupwide risk management throughout the Group’s business operations, in accordance with the updated materiality matrix • Expand sustainable products and services while focusing on targeted thematic and impact investing • Fully integrate and increase our ESG due diligence practices across our business operations including sustainable value chain practices such as procurement and investment • Adopt suitable sustainability ratings and standards for continuous improvement on sustainability performance OUR ROADMAP FOCUS AREAS

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