Kenanga Sustainability Report 2023

23 MANAGING OUR KEY ESG RISKS GOOD GOVERNANCE SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC GROWTH ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP EMPOWERING PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES APPENDIX SUSTAINABILITY AT KENANGA OUR MATERIAL TOPICS Furthermore, we have mapped all 10 material topics to our ESG Framework’s four (4) pillars as follows: Material Topic GRI Indicators Description SDGs GOOD GOVERNANCE Good Business Conduct 205: Anti-corruption 2016 Operating transparently, with integrity and accountability in compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and adopting the highest standards of professionalism, honesty, and ethics. Regulatory Compliance 205: Anti-corruption 2016 Identifying, managing and responding to compliance risk across the Group, as well as cultivating a transparent ethical culture and educating employees to reflect the compliance behaviours of the organisation. SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC GROWTH Responsible Investing 3-3: Management of material topics Collaborating with asset owners, regulators and a wide range of market participants on ESG matters and ensuring that it takes place within the investment process. Digitalisation 3-3: Management of material topics Leveraging technological advancements to develop innovative products and services, enhance and reinforce advisory operations and offer seamless service solutions that meet clients’ needs. Cyber Security 418: Customer Privacy 2016 Implementing cyber security solutions through strategic partnerships to protect corporate and client information and enhance cyber security posture while equipping employees with the knowledge and skills to recognise and prevent malicious activity from cyber threat actors. Client Experience 417: Marketing and Labelling 2016 Delivering positive client experience through customer service excellence, as well as delivering innovative products and services. ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP Climate Impact 302: Energy 2016 303: Water and Effluents 2018 305: Emissions 2016 306: Waste 2020 Taking ownership of the climate impacts of our operations by monitoring environmental performance, identifying and practising behaviours that promote climate positive outcomes, and raising awareness on climate change and sustainability with stakeholders. EMPOWERING PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES Diversity and Inclusion 405: Diversity and Equal Opportunity 406: Non-Discrimination 2016 Inculcating a diverse and inclusive workplace culture by adopting non-discriminative practices in human resource processes. Employee Safety, Health and Wellbeing 403: Occupational Health and Safety 2016 Safeguarding employees’ safety, health, and wellbeing by promoting a safe and decent working environment. Talent Attraction, Development and Management 401: Employment 2016 404: Training and Education 2016 Designing the Group’s training and development initiatives to respond to business needs, regulatory requirements, industry standards and people development principles. Community Investment GRI 413: Local Communities 2016 Enhancing financial literacy and inclusion for clients and the community through education, and reaching out to communities in need through targeted community investments and employee volunteerism.

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