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118 MSM MALAYSIA HOLDINGS BERHAD WHO WE ARE STATEMENT & DISCUSSION BY OUR LEADERS HOW WE OPERATE
ANNUAL INTEGRATED REPORT 2021

BOARD

STATEMENT ON

SUSTAINABILITY

SWEET SUSTENANCE IN A RESPONSIBLE,
SUSTAINABLE AND MINDFUL WAY

The MSM Group is advancing a significant step-up of the As part of this step-up plan, as of this year’s reporting,
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) framework in we are committed to work towards meeting FTSE4Good
business and operations to reset our sustainability journey. Bursa Malaysia Index standards; align our disclosures
The step-up action signifies our firm commitment in infusing with internationally-recognised Global Reporting
sustainability in our operations and strategies which coincides Initiative (GRI) standards; as well as focus on promoting
with our strategy to broaden our global exposure. Additionally, relevant United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development
the COVID-19 pandemic has made us realise the importance Goals (SDGs) into our long-term strategies.
of steadfastly withstanding unforeseen challenges. While
we actively engage in sponsoring and supporting various A key achievement this year was the establishment of a
charity programmes, food banks, and individuals impacted dedicated sustainability working group within the Corporate
by COVID-19, staying safe also encompasses the safety of Strategy and Investor Relations department that will
business resilience and sustainability in the present business henceforth take the lead in expanding our sustainability
environment. efforts. Working with an external consultant, a culture of
Review, Reflect and Respond (3R) has also been initiated
within the Group to inculcate sustainability in our strategies
and in our operations. At the same time, we are remapping
We are remapping the the material matters to be more relevant to current business
operations and future strategy. We target to improve our
material matters to be more sustainability reporting and disclosures this year and emerge
relevant to current business with a more fortified sustainability framework and targets
from FY2022 onwards.
operations and future
We are escalating the Group’s commitment to providing
strategy. We target to improve safe, condusive and healthy workplaces. To date,

our sustainability reporting MSM Prai and Sungai Buloh Warehouse have been issued
the ISO 45001: Occupational Health & Safety System
and disclosures this year and certificate, and MSM Johor is in the process of being certified.
emerge with a more fortified Awareness for green initiatives is also being ramped up,
especially at MSM Prai, with the signing of a certificate
sustainability framework and of collaboration (COC) with Penang’s Department of

targets from FY2022 Environment (DOE) enabling green initiatives in preserving
and conserving the environment. Participation in a household
onwards. e-waste recycling competition and Mangrove Tree Planting
programme are some initiatives towards the Company’s