Sustainability At A Glance

 

Operating in the current complex environment with continuous evolvement and increasing polarisation on industry issues, we believe engagement with our stakeholders will help us find solutions to our shared challenges. The Group is committed to a wide range of stakeholders, including employees, shareholders, customers, suppliers, the local community, professional institutions, non-governmental organisations, and authorities. Our foremost commitment to sustainability lies in managing our businesses with a sense of responsibility and long - term viability, ensuring integrity and responsibility towards all our stakeholders.

Approach

The Group's sustainability strategy is anchored to four pillars: The Business, The People, The Community, and The Environment. These pillars are supported by comprehensive policies, guided by leadership at the Group level, and propelled by a unified effort throughout various business units. The strategic pillars provide a framework that steers the Group towards embedding sustainable practices into every facet of operations. A robust set of policies, procedures, and guidelines has been established to assist management teams in tackling significant sustainability issues within the Group.

The Business: Having a strong business model is essential to remaining competitive in the market and attracting new investment opportunities. It also allows us to retain top talent and motivate our staff to pursue sustainable development.

The People: At the centre of our operations are our employees, who are a critical component of our corporate success. We strive to cultivate an inclusive, diverse and equitable work environment for all, where individual development and growth are prioritised.

The Community: Community engagement is critical to the achievement of our decarbonisation goals. We make an effort to connect with our stakeholders regularly to enhance communication, understand their needs and ultimately improve our sustainability performance in the long run.

The Environment: Environmental protection is one of the core principles and a central aspect of our sustainable strategies. As a global utility company, we believe it is our responsibility to lead in the decarbonisation of our industry and to manage our assets in a responsible manner.

United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs)

As a global infrastructure player, the Group strives to contribute to the UNSDGs and the 2030 Agenda by promoting the transition to net zero for our customers and businesses. We have identified seven SDGs highly relevant to our business and operations, which we believe we are well - positioned to meaningfully contribute towards achieving.

	SDG5: The Group has zero tolerance for any form of discrimination or harassment. We strive to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where equal opportunities to thrive are offered to all staff. Our Corporate Social Responsibility Policy and Human Rights Policy stipulate our commitment to equal opportunity and value to diversity.
	SDG7: The Group has committed to phasing out coal-fired generation by 2035. Our Environmental Policy shows our dedication to managing the impacts of our operations and increasing the use of innovative, clean, and energy-efficient technology.
	SDG8: The Group has established several policies to demonstrate our commitment to a decent working environment and contributing to economic growth of society. We ensure compliance with health and safety laws and continuously monitor and report on our performance. To support employee growth, we offer various training and development programs for continuous skill-building.
	SDG9: The Group is dedicated to fostering creativity, innovation, and agility to meet our decarbonisation targets. In line with this strategy, business units are improving their operations to offer more sustainable services and products.
	SDG11: The Group is committed to ensuring resilient and sustainable infrastructures for the cities and communities in which we operate by implementing stringent measures to manage air pollution and enhance air quality, as well as offering sustainable waste management services in our areas of operation.
	SDG 12: The Group aims to adopt sustainable practices and responsibly manage natural resources. Our Environmental Policy shows our commitment to reusing and recycling resources daily. We encourage new technologies to optimize production and improve environmental management. Business units are also exploring sustainable materials and working with external partners to promote sustainable consumption and production.
	SDG 13: In response to the climate emergency, we have set a Group-level target to reduce carbon emissions by 50% by 2035 compared to 2020 levels. Business units are helping transition to a low-carbon economy by developing, operating, and investing in low-carbon infrastructure. The Group ensures our operations are resilient to climate change impacts while delivering cleaner products and services.