Climate Change Data

Amway (Malaysia) Holdings Berhad

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022)

Reporting Period: 2022

Environmental Metrics

Total Energy Consumption:2,274,771 kWh/year
Waste Generated:328.171 tons/year

ESG Focus Areas

  • Economic
  • Environmental
  • Social
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced office waste by promoting sustainability and recycling initiatives, resulting in a 17% increase in recycled waste compared to FY2021 (75% of total waste recycled).
  • Reduced water consumption by 50% in restrooms through the installation of self-closing faucets and low-flow dual flush WCs.

Social Achievements

  • Launched the “Enhanced Employee Assistance Programme” for employee mental well-being.
  • Launched the “Work by Design 2.0” initiative for flexible hybrid work arrangements.
  • Organized the “Each Mind Matters Webinar for People Managers” to raise awareness about mental health and work-life balance.
  • Launched several programs for ABO upskilling, including the “Foundation in Nutrition & Wellness Certificate” program.
  • Organized the ARTISTRY Beauty Camp to support ABO business growth.
  • Held the National Leadership Conference and Dinner 2022 with record attendance.
  • Organized a blood donation drive in collaboration with University Malaya Medical Centre.

Governance Achievements

  • Adopted Amway’s Sustainability Strategic Framework in May 2022.
  • Established a Sustainability Policy in February 2023.
  • Established a Directors’ Fit and Proper Policy in May 2022.
  • Complied with 40 out of 42 recommended practices under the MCCG as of 31 December 2022.
  • Maintained 38% women directors on the Board in FY2022, exceeding MCCG requirements.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Achieve two hours of sustainability-related training per employee while maintaining a 60% completion rate by 2025.
Medium-term Goals:
  • Ensure at least 100,000 logins to the eLearning platform annually from FY2025 onwards.
  • Conduct 4,000 minutes of online training a year from FY2025 onwards.
  • Reduce office waste at Amway Malaysia Headquarters by promoting sustainability and recycling initiatives.
  • Increase the percentage of sustainably-sourced products in our portfolio by FY2024.
Short-term Goals:
  • Increase the number of new ABOs earning bonuses by 20% in FY2025.
  • Increase by 20% the number of ABOs that earn bonuses in FY2025.
  • Increase U35 ABOs to 45% of total force size by FY2025.

Environmental Challenges

  • Unauthorised selling of Amway products online at reduced prices.
  • Global economic slowdown, rising inflation, and geopolitical uncertainties impacting global growth.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Ongoing engagement with eCommerce platforms to remove Amway products.
  • Legal action against unauthorised sellers and eCommerce platforms.
  • Investment in new tracking technology to identify unauthorised sellers.
  • Training and awareness programs for the public, customers, and ABOs.
  • Strategic and prudent investments in ABO and APC-centric incentive programs, new product launches, and digital platforms.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Applying criteria and processes during the selection of products and suppliers/service providers, taking into account the Group’s sphere of control over these activities.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: MCCG, GRI Standards, Bursa Malaysia’s Sustainability Reporting Guide

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 10, 12, 13, 17

Amway’s initiatives align with these SDGs through various programs and commitments.

Awards & Recognition

  • Graduates’ Choice Award
  • Reader’s Digest Trusted Brand Awards (Nutrilite and eSpring)
  • Frost & Sullivan Asia-Pacific Home Water Treatment Competitive Strategy Leadership Award