Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Energy Efficiency and Climate Resilience
• Environmental Compliance
• Waste Management
• Occupational Health and Safety
• Training and Development
• Diversity and Inclusion
• Employee Safety, Health & Well-being
• Economic Performance
• Good Governance Practices
• Supply Chain Management System
• Data Privacy

Environmental Achievements

• Installed a 671KW solar photovoltaic module system, yielding cost savings of more than 50% of factory and warehouse energy costs.
• Implemented electricity saving initiatives (lights off during breaks, LED lights), and promoted e-communication to reduce paper usage.
• Implemented waste separation scheme to segregate waste for recycling.

Social Achievements

• Zero work-related fatalities and Lost Time Incident Rate (LTIR).
• Provided transport for factory workers and bicycles for night shift foreign workers.
• Organised communication sessions, social events, seminars, courses, and team building activities.

Governance Achievements

• Established Anti-Bribery and Corruption Policy, Code of Conduct and Ethics, Conflict of Interest Policy, Fit and Proper Policy, and Whistle-blowing Policy and Procedures.
• 48% of management-level employees received training on anti-corruption.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• General downturn in the global, regional, and national economy.
• Entry of new players and constraints in skilled labor supply.
• Changes in law and tax legislation, increased production costs, and fluctuations in foreign exchange rates.
• Competition from other manufacturers.
• Keeping abreast with the latest trends and designs in the home linen industry.
• Shortage of skilled foreign labor.
• Foreign exchange risks.

Mitigation Strategies

• Maintaining good business relationships with customers and suppliers.
• Increasing automation to reduce dependency on labor and efficient cost control.
• Diversification and increasing product range.
• Outsourcing to overseas contractors if needed.
• Regularly introducing new designs based on market intelligence and customer feedback.
• Participating in the Government’s rehiring program and sourcing from local agencies.
• Employing more local staff and procuring higher semi-finished products from overseas.
• Maintaining foreign currency bank accounts and using forward contracts for import purchases.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Prioritising sourcing from local suppliers.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Opportunities

• Energy efficiency presents opportunities for cost savings, reduced environmental impact, and improved operational performance.

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Bursa Malaysia’s Sustainability Reporting Guide (3rd Edition)