Climate Change Data

EDELTEQ HOLDINGS BERHAD

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environment
  • Social
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Exploring solar panels installation in our facilities by 2026 to reduce our reliance on fossil fuels and decrease carbon footprint.
  • Minimizing waste generation and promoting recycling and reuse.
  • Implementing a waste management program for proper disposal, recycling, and reuse.
  • To launch a tree-planting program in collaboration with local communities by 2024 to increase carbon sequestration and support natural ecosystems.
  • To invest in energy-efficient inverter air conditioners and fully implement LED lighting in our new building in 2024 to reduce energy consumption.
  • To install an electric vehicle charging station within our compound by 2026 to support the transition to cleaner transportation.

Social Achievements

  • Provided a grant to support a crucial project to fortify a local religious monastery and protect the surrounding village from mountain floods.
  • Offer comprehensive hospital and surgical insurance coverage and annual dental and vision care to all employees.
  • Zero work-related fatalities and lost time incident rate in the years 2022 and 2023.
  • Offered specific training programs on health and safety standards.
  • Held an Annual Company Dinner and a Team-Building Retreat.
  • Increased employee training hours from 447.5 in 2022 to 848 in 2023.
  • Launched an education sponsorship program in 2023 to provide financial support to employees pursuing relevant engineering courses.
  • Achieved at least 30% female representation in our employee, senior key management, and Board in 2023.

Governance Achievements

  • Established a strong risk management and internal control system.
  • Instituted the Risk Management Committee (RMC) to review the Risk Management Framework, processes, and strategies.
  • Implemented a Code of Conduct and Ethics (COCE).
  • Adopted an Anti-Bribery & Anti-Corruption Policy (ABC Policy).
  • Implemented a Whistleblowing Policy.
  • Established an Audit Committee (AC) to oversee financial reporting, internal controls, risk management, and compliance matters.

Climate Goals & Targets

Medium-term Goals:
  • Exploring solar panels installation by 2026.
  • Install an electric vehicle charging station by 2026.
Short-term Goals:
  • To launch a tree-planting program by 2024.
  • Invest in energy-efficient inverter air conditioners and fully implement LED lighting in our new building in 2024.

Environmental Challenges

  • Dependency on a few major customers.
  • Foreign exchange fluctuations.
  • Talent recruitment and retention.
  • Disruption in business operations.
  • Profit margin contractions.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Provide quality products and services to secure orders and retain customers. Explore securing orders from new customers or entering new market regions.
  • Manage exposure through sales and purchases in the same currency denomination.
  • Offer competitive remuneration packages and focus on creating a great place to work.
  • Started the new Batu Kawan factory construction and continuously looking out for suitable factories.
  • Pay close attention to global development in relation to material cost fluctuation and inventory control.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Collaborating with suppliers who share our values and adhere to environmental standards.
  • Implemented a Supplier Code of Conduct emphasizing Corporate Social Responsibility, Compliance with Laws, Safety and Health.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI, UN SDGs

Certifications: ISO 9001