Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd Annual Report 2020

137 ANNUAL REPORT 2020 05 sustainability report 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 cheers 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, we have taken the task of promoting environmental consciousness in our communities as another priority. Promoting 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. 01 02 03 04 4 MAIN THEMATIC AREAS 100% of our operations in Malaysia and Thailand implemented local community engagement, impact assessment and development programmes Social investment of >RM400,000 to support more than 200 beneficiaries products distributed to >500,000 3. ENHANCING SOCIAL WELL-BEING F&N believes, through promoting a more equal society through diversity, equal opportunities and social inclusion, business and society will flourish together. As such, we support and connect with local communities, strengthen relationships between different cultures and maintain a positive corporate image through establishing strong relationships with the local community. from underprivileged community in Malaysia from 24 farms in Thailand provided with adequate water supply distributed to support COVID-19 frontliners in Malaysia >650,000 products >10,000 families >180 households and 955 cattle