Unisem M Bhd

Lobbying Governance

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The Board receives support from the ESGC, a committee at the board level entrusted with the responsibilities of evaluating, advising on, and making recommendations concerning the sustainability strategies and policies of the Group. Currently, the ESGC is presided over by the Senior Independent Director. In alignment with the Group's approved sustainability directions and policies, Unisem's Senior Management spearheads the formulation and execution of sustainability strategies, initiatives, and risk management practices. The ESGC assists the Board in appraising the strategies, initiatives, and assessments presented by the Senior Management, encompassing materiality assessments and sustainability risk management evaluations. Moreover, the ESGC conducts periodic assessments of Senior Management's implementation progress in relation to sustainability matters. Subsequently, key findings, advancements, and performance, including the key performance indicators disclosed in the **_Sustainability Performance Highlights section, are presented to the Board._** **Management-level Leadership and Accountability** Dedicated ESG Working Committees ("ESGWC") have been established at Unisem's Malaysia and Chengdu facilities to oversee and monitor the implementation of sustainability strategies, management performance, and the attainment of sustainability objectives at these operational sites. The ESGWC is further responsible for conducting annual reviews of stakeholder management and materiality assessments specific to each operating site. The ESGWC comprises members from the respective sites RBA Working Committee ("RBA WC") and the Business Development Group. The RBA WC encompasses six distinct committees, each of which is tasked with managing one of the six pillars outlined in the RBA Code of Conduct. These include the Labor Working Committee, Ethics Working Committee, Health and Safety Working Committee, Environmental Working Committee, Supply Chain Working Management Committee, and the Management System Working Committee. The RBA WC, in conjunction with relevant managers throughout the chain of command, assumes the responsibility of disseminating sustainability strategies, priorities, and objectives to employees to ensure comprehensive understanding and consistent implementation across the organisation. The Board and the ESGC maintains oversight over the ESGWCs and their performance concerning sustainability matters at the operational sites. The Group Chief Operating Officer ("GCOO") serves as a crucial link between the Group's Management and the ESGC. The GCOO takes on a leadership role in guiding the ESGWCs, which are specifically tasked with overseeing the management of ESG matters at the various sites within the organisation. This includes the handling of sustainability issues, engagement with stakeholders, and the achievement of objectives, targets, and KPIs.

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