Sustainability Report

Ethnicity

Occupational Safety And Health

INCLUSIVE CULTURE

FAIR LABOUR PRACTICES

We are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where respect and collaboration empower our team to innovate and drive long-term success. From recruitment to career development, diversity and inclusion are central to our employee journey. We continually enhance hiring practices through training and evaluations, and we provide opportunities such as mentoring programmes and targeted initiatives to support professional growth. Our Diversity & Inclusion strategy is strengthened by various initiatives across the company, with a focus on gender equity, disability inclusion, and broader diversity topics. Regional employee networks also engage talent on key issues, fostering a culture of inclusion and sparking meaningful action within our markets.

At Royal Selangor, fair and ethical labour practices are fundamental to our operations, ensuring the rights and dignity of every team member. This includes providing fair wages, safe working conditions, reasonable hours, and eradicating child and forced labour. Our recruitment and Human Resources policies uphold transparency and integrity throughout the organisation. The Safety, Health, and Environment team is dedicated to ensuring a safe workplace, offering safety briefings and fire drill training for all new employees. Recent data reflects a significant rise in training sessions and a 46% reduction in work-related injuries between FY2022/2023 and FY2023/2024. The Human Resources department at Royal Selangor is committed to enhancing the skills and development of all employees through comprehensive training programmes. Our focus on continuous learning has led to a significant increase in training engagement. The average training hours per employee have seen a remarkable rise, growing by over 400%, from 0.32 hours in FY2022/2023 to 1.67 hours in FY2023/2024. This growth reflects our ongoing investment in employee development, ensuring that our workforce is well-equipped to contribute to the company’s success and adapt to the evolving demands of our industry. NURTURING TALENT

47%

2022/2023

2023/2024

Malay

46%

Safety induction briefings

324 employees

424 employees

22%

Chinese

24%

Fire drill training

300 employees

755 employees (twice)

26%

Indian

25%

No. of man days of work-related injuries

15 Mandays

8 Mandays

5%

Others

5%

2023/2024

2022/2023

Total Employees

Leadership Development Programme for Managers

Royal Selangor’s Leadership Development Programme for 20 managers, conducted with the Asian School of Business from September to December 2023, focused on leadership excellence, strategic thinking, and problem-solving. The programme strengthened leadership capabilities, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and contributing to the organisation’s long-term success and sustainability.

FY2022/2023 FY2023/2024 48% 48%

FY2022/2023 FY2023/2024 52% 52%

MALE

FEMALE

Leadership Development Programme for High-Potential Employees

Royal Selangor’s Leadership Development Programme for high-potential employees, launched in partnership with Taylor’s University in November 2023, focuses on preparing 24 selected individuals for future leadership roles. The Programme enhances their skills and knowledge, ensuring a strong leadership pipeline to meet the organisation’s future needs.

Total Employees

2022/2023

2023/2024

Average hours of training per annum per employee category

32%

30%

30

25%

25%

24%

23%

Training Hours

21%

20%

Skill Development Programme

2022/2023

2023/2024

20

Royal Selangor’s Skill Development Programme, launched to upskill and reskill new hires and existing employees, ensures they meet required skill standards, boosts production output, and offers skill allowances above the national minimum wage to promote employee development and retention.

160 hours

702 hours

10

Average per employee Average per employee

0%

0.32 hours

1.37 hours

0

below 30

31 – 40

41 – 50

41 – 50

Above 60

28

29