IBraco Berhad
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2019)
Reporting Period: 2019
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Economic
- Environmental
- Social
Environmental Achievements
- Opening of a 2nd hand shop at TT3 Plaza, proceeds channeled to help the needy.
- Organized blood donation campaign.
Social Achievements
- HOPE Place continues as CSR partner; provided free office space and monthly cash sponsorship.
- Celebrated another collaboration with HOPE PLACE by opening a 2nd hand shop at TT3 Plaza.
- Organized blood donation campaign.
- Launched student aid program providing financial assistance to underprivileged children for tertiary education.
- Employee turnover rate decreased by 2% compared to 2018.
Governance Achievements
- Established various Board Committees (Audit, Nomination, Remuneration, Risk Management, Sustainability).
- Adopted a Code of Conduct and Ethics.
- Established a Whistle-blower Policy.
- Established and adopted an Anti-Bribery and Corruption Policy.
- New corporate office employs a green design concept.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
- Target at least 10% of property development projects to be green certified.
Environmental Challenges
- Slight delays in a few launches of NorthBank flagship development due to delay of approval of revised plans.
- Uncertainties in global economy, changing local political landscape, and COVID-19 pandemic.
- COVID-19 pandemic led to restrictions in social and economic activities and a wait-and-see attitude from buyers.
- Affordability of homes continues to be a key consideration for buyers.
Mitigation Strategies
- Cautious approach in strategizing property product launches to fit market needs.
- Exploring opportunities to optimize operations through joint ventures or strategic collaboration.
- Eyeing on bagging more government projects to cater to uncertainties in the property market.
- Conducting in-depth analysis and market feasibility studies before launching new projects.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 100% pre-qualification review of invited tenderers; 3 post-project reviews.
Responsible Procurement
- Rigorous pre-qualification of contractors to ensure competency.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad's Sustainability Reporting Guide – 2nd Edition
Certifications: ISO 9001:2015 (Construction arm)
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- SDG 5
- SDG 8
- SDG 9
- SDG 11
Mapping of material sustainability matters to SDGs.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- New corporate office with green design concept; upcoming Bandar Petaling Jaya Selatan project designed to meet Green Real Estate certification.
Awards & Recognition
- Mukah New Airport project won an award for Occupational Safety and Health Best Practice in 2019.