18 19 Environmental Stewardship About This Report Who We Are Progressing Towards A Sustainable Future Managing Our Sustainability Risks Good Governance Sustainable Economic Growth KENANGA INVESTMENT BANK BERHAD Sustainability Report 2022 Awards and Recognitions Empowering People and Communities GRI Content Index ESG Performance Data Sustainable Economic Growth Integrate ESG factors into our business decisions and value chain and manage ESG risks and opportunities as we innovate to build a sustainable future. Responsible Investment Incorporate ESG factors into our investment processes, offer and promote sustainable products and solutions and take an active stewardship role in the companies in which we invest. Digitalisation Leverage technological advancements to develop secure, meaningful and innovative products and solutions that will help shape the future of investing. Environmental Stewardship Promote climate positive culture within the organisation and relevant external stakeholders to attain a low carbon economy. Climate Impact Take ownership of climate risks and opportunities of our operations through monitoring environmental performance, identifying and practising behaviours to promote climate positive action and outcomes. UN SDGs SDGs Targets We Contribute Towards Relevant UNGC Principles Our Contribution to UN SDGs and UNGC Ten Principles Our Progress in FY2022 16.4 Combat organised crime, illicit financial and arms flow 16.5 Reducing all forms of corruption and bribery 16.7 Responsive, inclusive, participatory and representative decision-making at all levels Principle 10: Businesses should work against corruption in all its forms, including extortion and bribery • Strengthening our framework and compliance culture to prevent financial crimes Please refer to page 37 • Held the annual flagship program, 6th Fraud Awareness Week (“FAW”) campaign, which saw the participation of over 2,000 from external and internal network • Hosted the 7th Annual Regulatory Seminar Assessment with over 1,000 enrolments and 10,000 total training hours logged • Updated relevant policies to minimise risk of financial crimes (such as Group Donation Policy) 17.16 Enhance partnership to mobilise technology and financial resources 17.17 Encourage and promote effective public, publicprivate and civil society partnership Principle 1: Business should support and respect the protection of internationally proclaimed human rights Principle 2: Make sure that they are not complicit in human rights abuses Principle 6: The elimination of discrimination in respect of employment and occupation Principle 7: Businesses should support a precautionary approach to environmental challenges Principle 8: Undertake initiatives to promote greater environmental responsibility Principle 9: Encourage the development and diffusion of environmentally friendly technologies Principle 10: Businesses should work against corruption in all its forms, including extortion and bribery • Building partnerships with community-based organisations to create positive social impacts Please refer to page 84 • Initiated partnerships with entities such as: - Ant Group on developing first Wealth SuperApp - Silent Teddies and Dialogue Includes All on community outreach programmes - UNGC on advancing SDGs - Association of Certified Fraud Examiners to organise 6th FAW - Trashcycle Malaysia on door-to-door service to collect recycle wastes from employees - Zero Waste Malaysia to host an interactive session on how to lead a zero-waste lifestyle OUR ESG FRAMEWORK Our ESG Framework serves as a focal point for how we articulate our sustainability aspirations for the long-term. Anchored upon four (4) key pillars – Sustainable Economic Growth, Environmental Stewardship, Empowering People and Communities; and Good Governance, the framework guides us in our efforts to address ESG issues that are material to our business while aligning with our targets and strategies. PROGRESSING TOWARDS A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE PROGRESSING TOWARDS A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE OUR SUSTAINABILITY VISION As a leading independent investment bank, Kenanga is committed to promoting and adopting business-relevant sustainable practices by embedding ESG in our core business strategy and operations, while considering the ESG risks and opportunities in shaping up sustainable investment products and services towards contributing to the best interests of our stakeholders. Empowering People and Communities Create a positive impact on our employees, clients, business associates, as well as communities in need. Diversity, Inclusion and Wellbeing Inculcate an equitable workplace culture that recognises the unique needs and contributions of employees and where employee rights, health, safety and wellness are promoted. Community Investment Enhance financial literacy for investors and the community through education. Reaching out to communities in need through targeted social investments and employee volunteerism. Good Governance Lead a responsible business underpinned by a robust compliance culture and high levels of ethical standards. Good Business Conduct Promote and embed good business conduct and high standards of integrity throughout the organisation, operate ethically and transparently and in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
RkJQdWJsaXNoZXIy MTc1ODMy