Kenanga Sustainability Report 2023

49 MANAGING OUR KEY ESG RISKS GOOD GOVERNANCE SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC GROWTH ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP EMPOWERING PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES APPENDIX SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC GROWTH As part of our ESG integration strategy to facilitate active engagements across industries between investors and investee companies, we conducted a total of 12 ESG-related webinars and experiential visits for corporate and institutional clients in 2023. These initiatives aimed to offer first-hand knowledge and understanding of sector-specific and company-specific ESG information. The webinars and visits conducted were: Samaiden Group Bhd: Visit to rooftop solar installation in Sunway Nexis, Petaling Jaya Kenanga ESG Webinar on Accelerating Decarbonisation (Infineon Technologies AG) Gentari Sdn Bhd: Visit to EV Charging Hub & Test Drive of EVs in Bangi Golf Resort, Selangor Top Glove Corporation Bhd: Visit to workers’ accommodation in Meru, Klang, Selangor Oil & Gas Industry Insight Session with Malaysia Petroleum Resources Corporation and Velesto Kenanga ESG Webinar on The Future of Low Carbon Mobility (Zero Emission Vehicle Association, Tenaga Nasional, Swift Haulage) Kenanga ESG Webinar on Cyber Security in Financial Institutions (Deloitte) Kenanga ESG Webinar on The Potential and Opportunities in Malaysia’s Carbon Market (Bursa Carbon Exchange, Majuperak Holdings, ERM Japan) Opportunities in Malaysia’s National Healthcare Insurance Scheme Reforms Tenaga Nasional Bhd: Webinar on Vantage RE Ltd on RE development in the UK Kenanga ESG Webinar: Choosing the Right Cooking Oil ESG Webinar on Sustainable Waste Management in the Consumer Sector These engagements garnered participation from over 300 clients. We intend to broaden our array of sustainable investment products with a focus on thematic investing. To deepen our understanding of ESG risks and opportunities within our portfolio, we will intensify engagements with our investee companies to gain insights into their ESG aspirations and strategies. Future Outlook ESG Engagement with Our Corporate and Institutional Clients

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