stakeholder engagement Stakeholders can exercise significant influence over our business and are vital to how we operate. By communicating with key groups in a structured and consistent manner, we keep them well-informed and updated of our performance, strategies, and direction, as well as gain pertinent feedback on material matters. These engagements allow us to pinpoint critical issues and prioritise focus areas that support the development of our business. In line with this, we have undertaken the following stakeholder engagements: FINANCIAL COMMUNITY (SHAREHOLDERS, INVESTORS, BANKS) EMPLOYEES • Annual General Meeting (AGM) A • Reports Q & A • Analyst Briefings Q • Announcement O • ESG Ratings A Engagement Platforms and Frequency of Engagement • Return on investment • Market presence • Group’s strategies • Sustainable practices • Company branding and reputation • Shareholder value Key Concerns • Enhanced relevant policies • Regularly engaged with employees to improve understanding of the Group’s policies and procedures • Conducted regular training and development Our Response • Annual Performance Appraisal A • Open Day O • Townhalls O • Estate and Mill Satisfaction Survey A Engagement Platforms and Frequency of Engagement Material Matters Business Continuity. High Conservation Value Areas and Biodiversity. Labour Practices and Standards. Energy Efficiency and Climate Resilience. Research and Development and Yield Improvement. Corporate Governance and Anti-Corruption. Why We Engage As key contributors to our financial resources, shareholders and investors play a pivotal role in supporting our growth momentum. We actively engage with these stakeholders to keep them abreast of the Group’s performance and gain insights into their expectations. This serves to support our business operations and steer us towards delivering long-term sustainability and value creation. Business Continuity. Research and Development and Yield Improvement. Data Privacy and Security. Corporate Governance and Anti-Corruption. High Conservation Value Areas and Biodiversity. Air, Water, Waste and Effluents Management. Labour Practices and Standards. Energy Efficiency and Climate Resilience. Occupational Safety and Health. Social Welfare and Community Investment. Diversity and Inclusion. Why We Engage Ensuring our employees thrive in a healthy and safe work environment, where diversity is respected and tools are provided to promote their growth, is essential for sustaining our business. Through regular employee engagements, we keep them well-informed about our strategic priorities and encourage feedback that can help enhance their performance and work conditions. • Safe and fair practices for a healthy work environment • Company’s business continuity • Decent living conditions • Career progression • Growth and development Key Concerns • Maximised productivity and streamlined business operations • Maximised profits for greater returns and payouts through effective resource management • Organised investor relations engagement • Emphasised good corporate governance and disclosure • Adopted sustainable financing Our Response Material Matters Boustead Plantations Berhad 040
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