Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd Sustainability Report 2019

4 MAIN THEMATIC AREAS Strengthening Vulnerable Groups Inequality of wealth and opportunity is a major global challenge. Our consumers and employees come from all segments of society, and inequality undermines the development and potential of both our business and our communities. To take leadership in tackling this issue, we have chosen to focus on strengthening vulnerable groups such as underprivileged children. Through investing in educational programmes including both technical skills and soft skills, F&NHB works towards promoting a more equal society, diversity and social inclusion where business and society together flourish. Spreading Festive Cheer In addition to basic needs and environmental sustainability, our community development programme includes a priority related to our brand promise, which is delivering ‘Pure Enjoyment, Pure Goodness’ to all. We believe that spreading festive cheer helps our communities connect with each other and strengthen relationships between different cultures. Here, we aim to promote diversity and fosters national unity in our communities. Promoting Environmental Consciousness While companies have a critical role to play in minimising our environmental footprint, sustainable development means a partnership, including behavioural changes at the individual level. Besides maintaining eco-efficiency in our operations (see pages 068-082), we have taken the task of promoting environmental consciousness in our communities as another priority. Promoting Sports & Active Lifestyles As a food and beverage business, F&NHB’s products contribute to the health and well-being of our communities. Therefore, we consider it our obligation to facilitate responsible consumption and balanced lifestyles. This is mostly accomplished through the consumption of F&NHB products to maintain a healthy lifestyle in line with consumer needs. We also prioritise community investments which support sports and active lifestyles to better care for our consumers while also creating value for communities. 03 01 02 04 Percentage of operations with implemented local community engagement, impact assessment, and development programmes (%). - 100% of our operations refer to all our major operating sites in Malaysia and Thailand, which include the below major offices and plants: MAL AYS I A (100% ) THA I L AND (100% ) Bangkok Province Corporate Office @ Sathorn Ayutthaya Province Dairy Plant @ Rojana Nakhon Ratchashima Province Dairy Plant @ Pak Chong OUR APPROACH In each market that we operate, we undertake a number of long and short-term programmes which serve to create greater social equity. To that end, we have developed four main thematic areas where we focus our community investments to improve livelihood: O U R P E R F O R M A N C E H I G H L I G H T S GRI 413-1: Operations with Local Community Engagement, Impact Assessments, and Development Programmes Corporate Office @ Kuala Lumpur Beverage Plant @ Shah Alam Dairy Plant @ Pulau Indah Water Plant @ Bentong Central Region Northern Region Regional Sales Office @ Penang Southern Region Regional Sales Office @ Johor Bahru East Coast Region Regional Sales Office @ Kuantan Sabah Region Kota Kinabalu Plant @ Sabah Sarawak Region Beverage Plant @ Kuching Water Plant @ Matang WWW . F N . C O M . M Y F R A S E R & N E A V E H O L D I N G S B H D 054 ENHANCING SOCIAL WELL-BEING