Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Economic Performance
• Environmental Stewardship
• Social Responsibility
• Governance

Environmental Achievements

• Energisation of 50MWac large-scale solar plant
• Completion of two additional Net Energy Metering solar projects (1,021 kWp)
• 83% reduction in diesel usage compared to FY2022 (though this increased in FY2024 due to equipment failure)
• 25% to 80% reduction in electricity consumption through LED lighting transition
• 8% improvement in water consumption at Uzma Tower

Social Achievements

• 8.9 million man-hours without any fatalities or Lost Time Incidents (LTIs) in FY2024
• Launched Sexual Harassment Campaign
• Introduced Ideation Day and updated employee grievance procedures
• 28,032 training hours provided (up from 21,444 hours in FY2023)
• Various community engagement initiatives (Green Garden Glow, Bubur Lambuk Distribution, etc.)

Governance Achievements

• Establishment of the Board Sustainability and Risk Management Committee (SRMC)
• Zero confirmed incidents of corruption or violations of the Anti-Bribery Policy
• No whistleblowing or grievance cases reported
• Women represent 30% of the Board

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Data gathering challenges for non-financial data
• Increased diesel consumption due to equipment breakdown
• Higher energy consumption at Uzma Tower due to full-time office operations
• Shortcomings in managing scheduled waste at one site (resulting in a compound notice)
• One minor spillage in a bunded area of a warehouse

Mitigation Strategies

• Developing a more robust data tracking and collection mechanism
• Swift response and corrective actions to address equipment breakdown
• Continuous improvement in energy efficiency practices
• Corrective actions and improvements implemented for scheduled waste management
• Immediate actions taken to collect and contain the residual from the spillage

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 244 vendors evaluated, 13 VSAs conducted

Responsible Procurement

• Group Supply Chain Management Policy
• ISO 9001:2015 and API Q2 Quality Management System requirements
• Code of Conduct and Business Ethics (COBE)
• Paperless procurement processes
• Framework agreements and Master Service Agreements (MSAs)

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Opportunities

• Development of energy-efficient products
• Exploration and implementation of renewable energy alternatives

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards, Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad’s Main Market Listing Requirements (MMLR), Bursa Malaysia’s Enhanced Sustainability Reporting Guide 3rd Edition, TCFD, FTSE4Good, UN SDGs

Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 45001

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being
• Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
• Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
• Goal 5: Gender Equality
• Goal 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
• Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
• Goal 13: Climate Action
• Goal 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions

Uzma’s commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, increasing energy efficiency, creating employment opportunities, promoting gender diversity, adopting sustainable technologies, reducing waste, and promoting ethical business practices.

Awards & Recognition

• Various HSE awards for subsidiaries (SVP, MMSVS, MECAS, UAL)