ESG
West River has implemented and is in the midst of implementing, the following practices and measures
Environment
Our Group is committed in adopting continuous sustainable practices in response to environmental issues. We are continuously working hand-in-hand with our key suppliers and sub-contractors to adopt and promote sustainable practices in the supply chain and materials management especially in the manufacturing of our electrical panels, distribution boards and related products. In addition, the Group is working towards undertaking feasibility studies for the incorporation and development of sustainable and energy efficient solutions by promoting the use of renewable energy sources in operations and projects in relations to electrical engineering and ACMV. We are also incorporating intelligent building practices and standards in our electrical engineering and ACMV projects concurrently.
Further, our Group in line with the Malaysia Renewable Energy Roadmap direction, implements and develops energy-efficient designs and technologies in the electricity sector. By doing so, we are also working towards the Government’s goal of achieving zero carbon emission.
Our Group is developing strategies for responsible waste management by encouraging the implementation of optimising usage of materials in projects via recycling and repurposing initiatives. In accordance to the latest sustainability reporting regulations and standards, our Group is also working towards collecting data as part of our process to assess and disclose carbon footprint associated with electrical engineering and ACMV projects.
Social
Our Group is committed in maintaining a safe and healthy workplace for our employees especially at project sites. In accordance with the OSHA 1994, we have a certified Occupational Safety & Health Coordinator ensuring a safe working environment and promoting overall health and safety within the organisation. In addition, every Project Director oversees the stringent implementation and compliance to the Site Safety and Health Guidelines which is reflective of current Malaysian laws, regulations, rules and regulations. Every personnel attached to a project are equipped with adequate safety tools, information, training and personal protective equipment. All of this reflects our Group’s strong emphasis on the wellbeing of our employees by providing a healthy work environment.
Our Group is also committed in serving the interests of stakeholders which includes our employees by promoting gender and cultural diversity and inclusion in our workplace. This is reflected as we embrace diverse genders and cultures among the Board members and employees and constantly working towards this goal. Our Group highly encourages diversity in project teams to bring varied perspectives to engineering solutions.
Further, our Group has taken various corporate social responsibility initiatives to serve the needs of the community. Plans are also in place to engage with local communities by contributing through education and training engagements.
In addition, we also prioritise the well-being and comfort of the building occupants whereby our ventilation system designs ensure indoor air quality.
Governance
Our Group is committed to conducting our business ethically and in compliance with all relevant laws and regulations.
Our Group as a whole together is progressively adopting the principles and practices of the latest Malaysian Code on Corporate Governance, where appropriate. In seeking to conduct our business ethically, our Group has adopted a zero-tolerance policy towards any form of bribery and corruption in our business dealings and as such we have put in place policies and procedures to manage our corporate liability risks. This includes the formalisation and adaptation of the Whistleblowing Policy and Code of Conduct and Ethics.
In relation to our Group’s Risk Management Framework, our management is constantly updating the Risk Register to reflect the current risks faced by our Group and monitoring the mitigation plans and actions in place. This will ensure the risks identified are at an acceptable level towards achieving our Company’s objectives. Our Group assures a transparent reporting on risk exposure and mitigation measures especially to the unique risks associated with the industry.
In addition, our Group aims for a diverse representation on the Board whom can provide impartial perspectives, including professionals with expertise in electrical engineering, ACMV, intelligent building solutions and business.
Our Group is also committed in implementing stringent quality control measures to ensure the reliability and efficiency of the business processes by adhering to the ISO 9001:2015 and providing transparent reporting on quality assurance processes. We are committed in maintaining an open and transparent communication with stakeholders, including customers, employees and regulatory authorities.