The IJM Group Sustainability Framework (“Framework”) serves as a guide for the effective integration of our governance, strategies focus areas, performance and initiatives, in line with local and global sustainability agendas such as the SDGs and the Ten Principles of the UNGC. Our Framework responds to the needs of the foreseeable future and integrates sustainability into every part of our business.
Good Health and Well-Being
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We view the importance of health and safety of our stakeholders, and we proactively promote health, safety and well-being at the workplace and the community.
We strive to achieve zero accidents through continuous safety and health monitoring and corrective actions. Zero fatality and zero accidents targets are key performance indicators included in the incentive packages for all project directors.
We established the IJM Wellness Resource Center, a platform to support and educate all employees on healthy lifestyle habits.
Gender Equality
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We treat everyone with respect and uphold gender equality in hiring and employment striving to provide a workplace where equal opportunities are given regardless of gender.
We develop our talent pool via various individual and group tailored development programmes to ensure and maintain a constant pipeline of future leaders for the various businesses within the Group.
We continue to ensure full and effective participation of women in our workforce, with equal opportunities for leadership at all levels of decision making. In FY2022, 36% of our workforce are women - 34% in management roles, 45% in executive roles and 30% in non-executive roles.
Affordable and Clean Energy
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We commit to adopting cleaner energy to optimise the use of energy across all business divisions and exploring renewable energy where possible.
We installed 3,784 kWp solar rooftop photovoltaic panels at six of our factories at our Industry Division and installed 337 kWp of solar panels during the year at The Arc located in Bandar Rimbayu of our Property Division.
We are actively expanding our renewable energy generation capacity with plans underway to install more solar photovoltaic panels at several new locations by the Industry Division, at Kuantan Port by the Port Division and along our highways by the Toll Division.
Decent Work and Economic Growth
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We uphold fair employment practices, both for our people and across our supply chain, making a decent workplace for our employees.
We recognise the benefits of having a multi-generation perspective that will contribute to the growth of our short and long-term business objectives. As at 31 March 2022, 59% of our workforce were between the ages of 25 to 42.
Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
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We commit to working with changemakers to incorporating innovative and creative solutions to promote sustainable practices across our business divisions.
We implemented our Strategic Innovation Plan ("SIP") to deliver greater value, create sustainable advantages and generate business growth for the Group.
The Construction Division introduced an in-house developed mobile application, MyIJM, a digital platform that eases construction updates from project sites by consolidation data on safety, inspection, site productivity, work log and defect management.
Reduced Inequalities
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We commit to creating equal opportunity for both our employees and communities.
We sponsored 1,000 vaccination slots, worth RM 90,000 to encourage our employees from the Klang Valley and their family members, general workers and our supply chain to get vaccinated.
We contributed a RM 500 one-off cash aid donation, totalling RM 380,000 to our employees via our Financial Assistance for Employees Hardship Initialive-Malaysia Prihatin initiative, in conjuction with National Day and Malaysia Day celebrations.
Sustainable Cities and Communities
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We actively consider sustainable practices in our development and investment decisions across our business divisions.
We embrace the National Construction 4.0 Strategic Plan (2021-2025) by the Ministry of Works and the global call for sustainable construction through our investment in robotic assisted smart precast manufacturing system, or better known as SMART IBS.
Climate Action
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We view the importance of climate change that will impact our business in the long-run, and we proactively implement climate strategy across businesses to address climate change issues.
We are establishing a Climate Strategy, in line with our Sustainability Roadmap FY2023-FY2025. This strategy will focus on enhancing our climate resilience as well as reducing our carboon footprint.
We have disclosed our approach to climate action in reference to the TCFD framework and our climate risks are managed via our Enterprise Risk Management Policy and Framework.
Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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We commit to uphold integrity and compliance with all applicable laws and regulations across our business operations.
We are guided by the Malaysian Code on Corporate Governance ("MCCG") and are committed to ensuring that our corporate strategy, risk management and business conduct are in line with the principles and best practices of ethical conduct.
We have in place the Anti-Bribery and Corruption System ("ABCS") that reaffirms our adherence to local laws and regulations including the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (Amendment) Act 2018.
Partnership for the Goals
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We actively seek for long-lasting partnerships and collaborations with our stakeholders, both locally or globally.
We collaborated with Institute of Engineers Malaysia and University of Nottingham Malaysia to ensure sustainable development in the construction industry is achieved by embedding and developing BIM knowledge, intellectual aspects and practical skills.
We are participating in a pilot Action Centre for Sustainable SMEs ("ACCESS") programme with UNGC Malaysia and Brunei to incentivise our supply chain to integrate elements of sustainability in their operations.
