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Another area which GAB is constantly
improving is the reduction of impact our
operations have on natural resources. We
have in place a stringent tracking process
to measure our annual environmental
reduction rates. This process is based on
Heineken’s Utilities Benchmark model. We
have reinforced our Energy Saving Programme
(ESP) implemented in 2009 to achieve further
reduction in utilities consumption across all
parts of the Company.
Employees are the key drivers of GAB. It is vital
that we are able to attract and retain the best of
talents, especially in the face of an increasingly
tough operating environment. A key action
is to review the Company’s benefits scheme.
Through the review, a series of benefits
enhancements are in place to be implemented
over a period of three years. FY14 marks the
second year of benefits enhancement and
one of the key enhancements is the improved
‘Performance Management Scheme’ which
allows high performers to enjoy greater rewards
for their efforts. Through this scheme, we hope
to cultivate a high performance culture amongst
all employees.
Finally, there is much to say on enriching
communities, as I have been very privileged
to be directly involved in many of the initiatives
especially those that fall under the GAB
Foundation. It is really excellent to be able
to see the progress that GAB Foundation is
making with our Working Actively Through
Education & Rehabilitation (W.A.T.E.R) Project
in Perak, my home state. Over the past financial
year, W.A.T.E.R Project has been able
to replicate much of the success it has
achieved in Selangor, in Perak, by reaching
out to 41 schools, 18 grassroots communities
with more than 800 individuals engaged and
10 business communities through a series of
workshops and educational programmes.
We have also made significant improvements
in our
English Enrichment Training Programme
(EETP) which has reached out to even more
teachers this year. As for
Big Day Out
, our
employees went all out to makeover schools,
the theme for last year’s company-wide
corporate responsibility initiative.
I hope you will enjoy reading the highlights
of our CR initiatives in this overview. The
initiatives which we feature are really only
possible because our trustees, staff and
partners share our belief that it is vital that
we operate in a manner that is responsible
and also sustainable.
Dato’ Saw Choo Boon
Chairman
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