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We recognise that Sunway’s business activities will leave an impact throughout the value chain. We want to rise to the call in reducing environmental and social impacts for a more sustainable future. That is why we developed the goal of advocating a responsible value chain, which underpins our net zero by 2050 aspiration.

Alongside our tenants, customers and suppliers, we work towards reducing Sunway’s Scope 3 emissions by establishing green lease partnerships. Sunway REIT is among the first companies to implement this in Malaysia and we are proud to be a corporate standard bearer when it comes to doing sustainable and responsible business.

We require our suppliers to disclose information on their environmental management systems and workplace standards which helps us assess and mitigate potential environmental and social risks within our supply chain.

As part of our commitment to responsible sourcing, we have integrated ESG indicators from the Simplified ESG Disclosure Guide (SEDG) into our Supplier Risk Assessment process. This enables us to benchmark supplier practices against industry standards and promote transparency across our network.

We also support SMEs in enhancing their sustainability performance through partnerships and educational initiatives. We prioritise vendors who align with our Sustainable Procurement Policy, encouraging the adoption of responsible practices and advancing a resilient, sustainable supply chain.

We ensure that our commitment to our people extends far beyond fair working hours, equitable wages and equality regardless of race, gender or background, as outlined in the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights as well as and UN Global Impact (UNGC) Principles, of which we have been a signatory since 2012.

The UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights are a set of guidelines for states and companies to protect, respect and remedy human rights abuses committed in business operations. According to the Guiding Principles, businesses must seek to prevent or mitigate any adverse impacts related to their operations, products or services, even if these impacts have been carried out by suppliers or business partners.

We believe our people are the true drivers of our growth. Powered by a 16,000-strong team delivering excellence every day, our people form the backbone of our organisation.

From our frontline workers and back-end employees to on-ground staff and senior leaders, Sunway’s Occupational Health, Safety and Environment (OHSE) framework has detailed guidelines and programmes in place to ensure we provide a safe and healthy work environment for all our people.

To shape a dynamic and high-performing workforce, we regularly organise learning and development programmes to bolster the abilities and skill sets of our employees. These include soft skills enhancement, talent development, and various functional and technical training programmes.

But more than anything, we want to create a culture where our people can bring their best selves to work and enjoy doing so because their overall well-being from the aspects of physical, mental, and social are taken care of.

In addition to a safe workplace, we want to engender a nurturing and cultivating environment where Sunway’s talent can continuously learn and grow into the leaders of tomorrow.

The Sunway Leadership Curriculum encompasses five categories, catering to all levels of employees, from non-executives, individual contributors, frontline managers, middle managers, to senior management. Depending on their roles, our people are developed in the areas of Self & Supervisory Leadership, Personal Leadership, People Leadership, Business Leadership, and Group Leadership.

Sunway strives to create an inclusive environment that accepts every individual’s differences, empowering our employees to reach their full potential. Sunway’s Diversity and Inclusion Policy emphasises our commitment to creating a culture that values and respects differences.

We do not condone any form of discrimination against race, religion, gender, age, disability and nationality. We do not tolerate any form of harassment. Equal opportunities and collaborations have become a culture as we foster a well-balanced and diverse staff of different backgrounds as part of our organisational growth.

Sunway continues to keep the health and safety of our people front and centre, reflecting values that have been deeply inculcated within our DNA since day one.

Throughout the years, we have introduced a range of systemic changes in our governance structure on occupational health and safety, evolving in alignment with national goals. This journey culminated in Sunway’s OSHE best practices in place, which were formalised into the Group OHSE Policy in 2021. This sets a well-defined roadmap to drive OHSE-related dialogues and efforts across the Group. Guided by the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) 1994, the policy outlines the roles and responsibilities of every staff across all levels, as well as establishing international best practices as the foundation of our safety culture.

For some five decades, Sunway has been an integral part of the Malaysian community. We aspire to continue playing an essential role in the nation’s development, in line with our commitment to nation-building.

At Sunway, we pledge to continue to do well by doing good and to stand alongside all Malaysians to ensure that no one is left behind. We take active steps to address social inequalities and embark on long-term sustainable projects to benefit the underserved, providing them with a hand-up, and never a handout. This is done through the corporate responsibility initiatives under the #SunwayforGood banner focusing on three key pillars of Education, Healthcare, and Community Enrichment.