68 69 Environmental Stewardship About This Report Who We Are Progressing Towards A Sustainable Future Managing Our Sustainability Risks Good Governance Sustainable Economic Growth Empowering People and Communities KENANGA INVESTMENT BANK BERHAD Sustainability Report 2022 Awards and Recognitions GRI Content Index ESG Performance Data 51% 49% EMPOWERING PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES WHY IT MATTERS Embracing diversity and inclusion enables us to attract a wider pool of talent, as well as to encourage new ideas and perspectives that help enhance our business. We aim to give our employees equal opportunities to succeed professionally, regardless of their age, gender, ethnicity and background. We strive to maintain a healthy gender-balanced workforce through our focus on inclusivity that allows each individual to thrive in their careers. Our Workforce Profile [GRI 401, 404, 405] DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION [GRI 405, 406] OUR APPROACH Our Policy on Ethical Human Resource Practices We ensure our human resource operations are in compliance with the applicable employment and labour laws and regulations of Malaysia, including adhering to the set minimum wage and ensuring its continued compliance, as well as compliance with local laws on working hours. Our commitment to these standards is reflected in our Group’s Code of Conduct for Employees. Zero Tolerance of Human Rights Violation In accordance with the principles outlined in the UNGC, we recognise our obligation to respect human and labour rights. We are committed to treating all employees with respect and providing equal opportunities for professional success, regardless of their race, religion, gender, age, nationality and physical challenges. At Kenanga, we have zero tolerance for any violation of human rights, including forced and compulsory labour, child labour, and discrimination at our workplace. Our hiring procedures abide by the local laws in establishing the minimum age for employment. Communication on Human Rights for Employees New employees are required to complete a 10-minute self-directed learning module on employee rights through our Learning Management System (“LMS”), an internal learning platform. In 2022, we recorded a total of 189 enrolments on this topic. The Group Disciplinary Policy, which includes guidelines in dealing with employee misconduct, which also outlines the procedures for responding to employee grievances in regards to their employment. This platform allows employees to express concerns about employment-related issues and have those concerns addressed by the appropriate parties within a specified time frame. In 2022, there were zero grievances or incidents reported related to harassment, bullying or discrimination. Group Disciplinary Policy Group Procedure on Recruitment and Staffing Management Group Performance Management Policy Learning and Development Policy Flexible Work Arrangements Policy Compensation and Benefits Policy Group Code of Ethics and Conduct for Employees EMPOWERING PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES Total Number of Employees in 2022 1,355 1.5% 3% 8.5% By Category 36.7% 50.4% By Gender Female Male By Age Group 28% 1% By Ethnic Composition 40.5% 54.1% 4.4% Malay and Other Bumiputera Chinese Indian Others <30 40-50 30-39 >50 22.5% 28.7% 20.8% We are currently developing a Group Human Rights Policy to cover all our current practices in protecting human rights and strengthening our commitment to uphold the principles of human rights throughout our business operations. Moving Forward Key Management Senior Management Middle Management Junior Management Non- Executive Note: For Year-On-Year data of our workforce profile, please refer to page 92 of this report.
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