Sustainability

MESSAGE FROM GROUP CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Dear Valued Stakeholders,

I am pleased to express our dedication to the pursuit of “Growth with Sustainability” alongside you. Our team is eager to share our enthusiasm for sustainable growth and demonstrate our unwavering commitment to this goal.

“G rowth with Sustainability” is a concept where businesses can achieve growth with sustainability by implementing sustainable practices and minimising negative impacts on the environment and society. In today‘s rapidly evolving world, sustainability has become a vital aspect of business operations. We believe that economic growth and environmental sustainability can co-exist in a mutually supportive manner.

Sustainability is a critical aspect that we prioritise not only for ethical and compliance reasons but also for business reasons. We acknowledge that sustainable growth is vital for the long-term success and profitability of the Group. We are committed to implementing practices that will help us optimise costs, improve efficiency and create a positive reputation for the Group as a responsible and innovative organisation. Through our efforts, we aim to demonstrate our dedication to environmental stewardship, social responsibility and economic prosperity for all stakeholders.

While we recognise that the Group‘s sustainability invariably requires significant efforts and resources, we believe that it is essential for the long-term success of the G roup. Accordingly, we will work closely with our stakeholders to understand their expectations and concerns and incorporate them into our business strategies.

It is our aspirations to CREATE a viable future. We will take concrete actions on the following focus areas to CREATE a sustainable future for all.

C — Contribute to Community Progress and Prosperity

R — Reduce Environment Impacts and Carbon Footprint

E — Embrace Circular Economy

A — Adopt Good Governance

T — Thrive on Resilient Business Model and Innovation

E — Empowerment of Employees in Workplace

While we are still in the early stages of our sustainability journey, we are committed to making meaningful progress towards our sustainability goals. We have set targets and metrics to measure our progress and performance to ensure that we are accountable for our actions and transparent about our impact on the environment and society.

I am excited about the opportunities that lie ahead for the Group as we embark on our sustainability journey. I am confident that with your collective support and by working together, we can achieve “Growth with Sustainability”.

Thank you for your attention and support, and we look forward to sharing more with you about our sustainability journey in the future.

WARISAN TC GUIDING PRINCIPLES:

Empowering a Future-Ready Culture and Embrace Forward Thinking Today

W	Workforce	Skilled, Competent and Dynamic
A	Accountability	Business Ethics and Code of Conduct
R	Robust	Governance
I	Integrated-Thinking	Business Models
S	Sustainability	Integrate into every aspect of the business
A	Assess Risks and Opportunities	Systematic Risk Management
N	Nimble	Leadership

T	Technology-Led and Driven	Digitalisation, Electrification, Automation and Innovation
C	Communication	Transparent, Consistent and Clarity

We are committed to achieve ’Growth with Sustainability‘ goal and have established a set of principles using the letters WARISAN TC to guide us on our sustainability journey.

W is for our Workforce, which we envision as Skilled, Competent and Dynamic. We recognise that our employees are a valuable asset and are committed to empowering them with the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in a sustainable future.

A is for Accountability, where we uphold Business Ethics and Code of Conduct. We believe in ethical and responsible behaviour and are accountable for our actions.

R is for Robust Governance, where we ensure that our governance framework is strong, effective, fair and transparent.

I is for Integrated-Thinking, where we adopt innovative and sustainable Business Models. Integrated-Thinking will be an important aspect of our business models, using a holistic approach that considers all aspects of the business and its impact on the environment and society.

S is for Sustainability, which we aim to integrate into every aspect of our business and be an integral part of our decision- making process and operations.

A is for Assess Risks and Opportunities, where we adopt a systematic Risk Management approach. We believe that identifying and mitigating risks and opportunities associated with sustainability is crucial in achieving our sustainability goals.

N is for Nimble Leadership, which is crucial to thrive in today‘s fast-paced business world and to succeed in a sustainable future.

T is for Technology-Led and Driven, where we embrace Digitalisation, Electrification, Automation and Innovation to ensure our competitiveness and meet the needs of our customers.

C is for Communication, we recognise that transparency and clear communication are vital in building trust and fostering strong relationships that are crucial for success.