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ESG-i Assessment

Planet

Your business ensures no harm to the planet, showing environmental stewardship and responsible energy, water, and waste management.

1. Which of the following environmental efficiency practices are in place in your company's offices and plant facilities? (Select all applicable)

We use energy-efficient appliances and equipment

We ensure lights and devices are turned off when not in use

We avoid single-use plastics

We practice paper and resource recycling

We promote a culture of environmental responsibility

Other - please describe

None of the above

N/A - No offices or plant facilities

2. How does your company encourage good environmental stewardship? (Select all applicable)

We have a written policy encouraging environmentally preferred products and practices (e.g. recycling)

We continuously work on maximizing paperless operations in the company

Our company shares resources with employees regarding environmental stewardship (e.g. energy efficiency)

We have a policy in place for the safe disposal of e-waste and other hazardous materials

Our company procures enviromentally preferred office supplies and provides employees with a list

None of the above

N/A

3. Does your company monitor, record, or report its energy usage?

We do not currently monitor and record usage

We monitor and record usage but have set no reduction targets

We monitor usage and have set intensity targets (e.g. relative to ringgit of revenue, volume produced, etc.) that are being monitored

We monitor usage and have set absolute reduction targets regardless of company growth

We have met specific reduction targets during the reporting period

4. What percentage of your company's energy use is produced from renewable sources?

0%

1-24%

25-49%

50-74%

75-99%

100%

We don't use renewable energy sources

5. How does your company manage its greenhouse gas emissions? (Select all applicable)

We monitor and manage out electricity usage in KW

We monitor and manage all our corporate related transportation

We incentivize employees to use public transportation

We encourage online meetings to reduce commuting

6. Does your company monitor and manage your water usage?

We do not currently monitor and record water usage

We regularly monitor and record water usage but have not set any reduction targets

We monitor and record water usage and have set specific reduction targets relative to previous performance (e.g., a 5% reduction of water usage from baseline year)

We regularly monitor and record water usage and have set science-based targets necessary to achieve sustainable usage linked to our local watershed

We have met specific reduction targets set during this reporting period

7. Which of the following best describes how your company monitors and manages waste production? (Select all applicable)

We implement Reduce-Reuse-Recycle practices

We monitor and record waste production but have not set specific reduction targets

We utilize waste from one production line to create new products

We have achieved zero waste to landfill/ocean

None of the above

N/A - Our company has a virtual office

ESG-i Assessment

People

Your business ensures the protection of life by promoting universal of life by promoting universal human rights and enhancing the well-being of employees, suppliers, customers, and the community at large.

1. What percentage of individuals working for the company are officially employed on the payroll of the company?

0%

1-24%

25-49%

50-74%

75-99%

100%

2. Does your company have written employment contracts or agreements for all employees and contractors?

Yes, we have written contracts for all employees and contractors

Yes, we have contracts for employees, but not for contractors

No, we do not have written contracts for any employees or contractors

3. What percentage of employees on an FTE (Full Time Equivalent) basis are paid at least RM1,500?

<75%

75-89%

90-99%

100%

N/A

4. What percentage of workers receive healthcare coverage either through a government plan or paid by the company?

<25%

25-50%

51-75%

76-99%

100%

N/A

5. Which of the following policies and practices related to employee development, engagement, and satisfaction are implemented in your company? (Select all applicable)

We ensure compliance with labor laws and human rights standards through documentation and contracts

We provide training opportunities for professional development, including on-the-job training and knowledge sharing

We have a written employee handbook that includes policies on non-discrimination, anti-harassment, work hours, Occupational Health & Safety (OHS), pay, benefits, training, leave, grievance resolution, and prohibition of child labor and forced labor

We have established employee feedback channels and regularly assess employee satisfaction

None of the above

Other - please describe

6. In which of the following ways does your company engage in activities that create a positive impact for stakeholders, charitable partners, vendors or suppliers in need, your local community, or civic engagement? (Select all applicable)

Financial or in-kind donations (excluding political causes)

Community investments

Community or pro-bono service

Advocacy for adopting improved social or environmental policies or performance

Partnerships with charitable organizations or membership with community organizations

Discounted products or services to qualified underserved groups

Free use of company facilities to host community events

Equity or ownership in the company granted to a nonprofit

Other - please describe

None of the above

7. What kind of information does your company collect from its suppliers to assess their social and environmental impact? (Select all applicable)

Emissions data (e.g., greenhouse gas emissions)

Labor practices and working conditions

Social responsibility practices

Waste management and disposal practices

Ethical sourcing and supply chain transparency

Environmental certifications or compliance

Other - please describe

We do not collect information from our suppliers regarding their social and environmental impact

8. What actions does your company take if you discover adverse practices by your suppliers in areas such as environmental impact, labor practices, or ethical conduct?

We continue to work with the supplier while actively addressing and rectifying the adverse practices

We engage with the supplier to discuss the issues and work together to improve their practices

We immediately stop dealing with the supplier and seek alternative sources

None of the above

9. Which of the following does your company practice to manage the impact and value created for your customers or consumers? (Select all applicable)

We offer product / service guarantees, warranties, or protection policies

We have third party quality certifications or accreditations

We have formal quality control mechanisms

We have feedback / customer service feedback or complaint mechanisms

We monitor customer or consumer satisfaction

We assess the outcomes produced for our customers through the use of our product or service

We have written policies in place for ethical marketing, advertisement, or customer engagement

We manage the privacy and security of client / customer data

None of the above

Other - please describe

ESG-i Assessment

Profit

Your business creates shared values while ensuring profitability, efficiency, and liquidity for sustained operations and impact

1. How does your company create shared value within your operation?

We focus on product-market fit to ensure financial success

We have informal processes for us to create value for both our business and stakeholders beyond attaining product-market fit (e.g., Employee-Led Initiatives, Ad-hoc community support..etc)

We have formal processes for us to create value for both our business and stakeholders beyond attaining product-market fit (e.g., Impact Measurement and Reporting, stakeholder engagement, awareness building..etc)

None of the above

2. Over the past 5 years, how frequently has your company been profitable?

Consistently profitable every year

Profitable in most years

Profitable in about half of the years

Profitable occasionally

Rarely or never profitable

3. What is your average growth rate for the past 5 years

<0% (Business is declining)

0%

1-5%

6-10%

11-15%

16-20%

>20%

4. How many times has your company received financing (loans or investments) in the past 5 years?

0 time

1 time

2 times

3 times

4 times

5 times or more

5. How long can your existing funds, as of now, sustain your monthly operations?

1-3 months

3-6 months

6 months to 1 year

1 to 2 years

More than 2 years

6. What is the percentage of founders/owner remuneration over total company compensation?

Less than 30% of total company compensation

30-50% of total company compensation

50-70% of total company compensation

More than 70% of total company compensation

ESG-i Assessment

Principle

Your business operates on principled foundations, including being impact-driven, Shariah-compliant, and governed robustly.

1. Describe your company's approach to creating positive impact.

We don't focus on social or environmental impact

We think about it occasionally but not consistently

We consider it frequently but it's not our top priority

We consistently incorporate it into our decision-making

It's a primary measure of our success and a top priority

2. Does your company meet minimum requirements for Shariah Compliance?

Yes

No

3. How does your board of directors oversee and guide the company's operations and strategy?

Not in practice

We have a board of directors in the company structure but do not actively engage in or monitor board of directors' meetings

We have some unrecorded casual discussion on business operation and strategy

We have periodic board of directors meetings to oversee company operations and strategy

4. What is the process for documenting internal procedures and policies?

Not in practice

We do not have any written procedures or policies

We have some informal processes and procedures, but they are not documented

We have documented procedures and policies that are updated periodically

5. What measures are in place to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations?

Not in practice

We only review compliance matter on case-by-case basis and need basis

We monitor our compliance status and legal changes and updating our policies but do not have designated team

We have a designated team responsible for monitoring compliance status and legal changes

6. How is business ethics and good values incorporated into decision-making and company culture?

Not in practice

We do not have any specific process for integrating ethical values, just rely on individual employee to act ethically

We have specific process for integrating ethical values but not been actively monitored

We have specific process for integrating ethical values and been regularly monitored and updated

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