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 85 84 FUTURE OUTLOOK Our Group Human Rights Policy, which will be rolled-out to all stakeholders in 2025, aims to complement our existing practices, with a central focus on ensuring the protection of human rights across our operations. In celebration of International Women’s Day 2024 (“IWD24”) , Kenanga hosted virtual engagement activities on 8 March 2024 via the #myKenanga Intranet Portal. The activities aligned with the year’s theme, #InspireInclusion, encouraging employees to reflect on and promote inclusivity within the workplace and beyond. Employees actively participated in the ‘Strike a Pose’ activity, where they submitted photos symbolising the theme of inclusion. Additionally, an IWD-themed pop quiz was organised to further engage employees and raise awareness about the campaign’s objectives. In conjunction with IWD24, we encouraged our employees to join the following panel sessions: UNGC’s Countdown to International Women’s Day 2024 – Organised by the UN Global Compact to inspire and equip companies to take meaningful and actionable steps toward advancing gender equality. Through expert-led sessions, global collaboration, and on-demand learning, it seeks to translate commitments into impactful corporate practices that support inclusive workplaces and align with the principles of gender equality. The Science of Women Leadership: Breaking the Barriers – Organised by the Malaysian Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators, this talk session delved into the challenges and achievements of women in leadership, fostering meaningful discussions on overcoming barriers and driving positive change in the professional sphere. Maheswari Kanniah, our Group Chief Regulatory and Compliance Officer, captivated the audience by sharing her inspiring journey from a national hockey player to corporate leader. International Women’s Day 2024 EMPOWERING PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES OUR APPROACH At Kenanga, we take a proactive approach to ensuring a safe and healthy work environment, guided by the Occupational Health and Safety (“OHS”) Act 1994. To further enhance employee wellness, our Group Human Resources (“GHR”) department has introduced initiatives such as an Employee Health Day, which featured wellness talks, physical health checks, and the promotion of health and wellbeing related products to employees. Additionally, employees can now access wellness learning modules conveniently through the LinkedIn Learning platform launched in August 2024. (GRI 405,406) EMPLOYEE SAFETY, HEALTH AND WELLBEING Establishment of a Group Occupational Safety and Health Committee In November 2024, the Group Executive Committee (“GEXCO”) approved the establishment of a Group Occupational Safety and Health Committee (“GOSHC”) to further strengthen our safety governance. The GOSHC’s composition is as follows: Committee Members: Permanent Invitees: • Group Chief Human Resource Officer - Chairman • Head, Group Procurement and Administration - Alternate Chairman • Chief Operations Officer, KIBB - Member • Group Chief Risk Officer - Member • Group Chief Financial and Operations Officer - Member • Safety and Health Officer (to be appointed) • Group Procurement & Administration Representative • Group Human Resource Representative The GOSHC is scheduled to hold its first meeting in 2025. No workplace injuries were reported in 2024. 2022 2023 2024 Total Employees 1,335 1,358 1,334 Total Man-Hours Worked1 2,745,487 2,713,213 2,682,726 Number of Work-Related Fatalities 0 0 0 Number of Lost Time Injuries 0 0 0 Lost Time Incident Rate (“LTIR”) 0 0 0 Note: Total man-hours worked refers to the cumulative number of hours worked by all employees, including both regular and overtime hours during working days. WHY IT MATTERS We recognise the importance of prioritising our employees’ health, safety and wellbeing, as it enhances employees productivity and operational efficiency while providing conducive working environment. It also fosters a responsible corporate culture that prioritises minimising risks arising from mismanaged workplace safety and long-term workforce resilience. We strive to nurture a safe working environment culture while advancing initiatives that support physical and emotional wellness of our employees. Our Safety Rules and Procedure As part of our commitment to minimising workplace injuries and property damage, we have implemented strict Safety Rules and Regulations, including emergency response protocols. Assembly points and evacuation procedures remain in place, with annual fire evacuation drills conducted to reinforce preparedness. Workplace safety during renovations is closely monitored in accordance with Kenanga Tower’s Renovation Guidelines, aimed at minimising the risk of constructionrelated accidents. In 2024, we strengthened staff safety awareness by organising OHS-related training programmes. During the year under review: • 18 floor marshals participated in the Fire Safety Awareness Training in collaboration with Kobopem Galtech Training Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of Koperasi Bomba dan Penyelamat Malaysia Berhad. • 15 new fire marshals were designated, in addition to the 96 incumbents. They make up part of our Emergency Response Team, which complies with the Fire Services Act 1988. EMPOWERING PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES
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