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