Sustainability Impacts

Sustainability Impacts

Driven by our commitment toward the environment and the society, QL strives to take proactive measures to protect and enhance the environment while meaningfully supporting and giving back to the community. 

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Renewable Energy

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Governance

Anti-Corruption

Our Approach

We persist in instilling and directing our business activities and relationship to conform to our internal policies, alongside pertinent laws and regulations. With an unwavering commitment to integrity, we ensure the dissemination of our core values and culture to both internal and external stakeholders to manage third-party risks and fortify business resilience.

Our Target

Zero proven bribery case
FY2024 Performance
Zero case reported

FY2024 Highlights

  • Zero Violation

    on Anti-Bribery Policy (ABP)

  • 4,849 suppliers signed

    QL’s Suppliers and Business Associates Code of Business Ethics

  • 100% of operations assessed

    for risk related to corruption

  • 82.9% executives and 80.2% non-executives

    received training on anti-bribery

Our Performance
FY2022 FY2023 FY2024
Anti-Corruption
Number of Violations of Anti-Bribery Policy Number 0 0 0
Employees who have received training on anti-corruption Executive 100% 74% 82.9%
Non-executive 100% 92% 80.2%
Number of Suppliers Signed QL’s Suppliers and Business Associates Code of Business Ethics Number 2,988 3,433 4,849
View Our Anti-Corruption Section in the Integrated Annual Report

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Renewable Energy

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Social Responsibility

Community Contributions

Our Approach

QL’s business philosophy of “value for all” remains the cornerstone of our efforts to enhance and enrich the lives of our communities. Our choice of both one-time and ongoing flagship programmes is guided by our corporate citizenship and philanthropic guidelines. These selections align with our business strategy, linking our community investments to QL and our respective business pillars.

When executing these programmes, we collaborate with our employees to participate voluntarily, thereby nurturing a culture of giving and community involvement within our workforce.

FY2024 Highlights

  • RM 939,546 amount invested in community initiatives

    benefitting 176 organisations and extending support to 11,656 individuals as beneficiaries

  • Contributed RM 22.09 million interest-free financial aid;

    benefiting 895 fishermen through the Marine Product Manufacturing Core Flagship Fishermen Financial Assistance Scheme (FFAS)

  • Continue to champion the C Our Future Programme

    in support of child stunting issues in Malaysia with 505 preschoolers across 18 kindergartens receive one egg per child per day

  • Provided 21,979 meals to the needy

    through our CVS business pillar’s flagship food salvage programme

Our Performance
FY2022 FY2023 FY2024
Community Contributions
Number of Beneficiaries of the Investment in Communities Number 13,200 11,942 11,832
Fisherman Financial Assistance Scheme RM’000 700 647 585
Fisherman Financial Assistance Scheme RM’000 982 836 940
Total Amount Invested in the Community RM’000 1,682 1,483 1,525
View Our Community Contributions Section in the Integrated Annual Report

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Social Responsibility

Occupational Safety & Health

Our Approach

At QL, our management and leaders are dedicated to fostering a safe and healthy workplace environment. We are devoted to prioritising the continual improvement of our occupational safety and health management, considering it a fundamental aspect of our business culture. Ensuring a safe work culture that safeguards the safety and health of our employees, contractors, and the communities in which we operate, and work is a cornerstone of our commitment to responsible business practices. By ensuring a safe, healthy, and conducive workplace, we aim to prevent injuries and ill-health, which ultimately leads to increased efficiency and productivity.

Our Target

Zero fatality
FY2024 Performance
One fatality reported
Our Occupational Safety and Health Governance Structure
Recognising the inherent obligation to ensure a safe and healthy workplace for our people, it is crucial to establish a safety and health governance structure to oversee, lead, and initiate safety and health initiatives, as well as meet our legal obligations across all our businesses.

FY2024 Highlights

  • 11% of QL sites are certified with ISO 45001:2018

    with QL Kitchen Sdn. Bhd. being the latest site to obtain certification

  • 3,480 employees were trained on health and safety standards

    within the reporting year

  • Implemented a group-wide safety campaign

    over a three-week period

  • Hazard and Risk Register

    is established

Our Performance
FY2022 FY2023 FY2024
Occupational Safety and Health
Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate Per million hours 4.28 3.37 4.09
Fatality (F) Case 0 1 1
Lost Time Injury (LTI) Case 110 86 119
Non-Lost Time Injury (nLTI) Case 270 115 258
Occupational Illness, Poisoning & Diseases (OI, P&D) Case 1 0 2
Near-Miss/ Significant Safety Occurrence (NM/ SSO) Case 36 26 36
Non-Compliance (NC) Case 1 7 1
Total Number of Cases Case 418 235 417
Number of Employees Trained on Health & Safety Standards Number - 2,241 3,480
View Our Occupational Safety & Health Section in the Integrated Annual Report

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Social Responsibility

Talent Management

Our Approach

At QL, we recognise that our employees are the cornerstone of our business growth and success. Our talent management practices revolve around creating and promoting a positive employee experience. We are dedicated to nurturing a workplace culture that prioritises employee well-being, satisfaction, and productivity. Our primary people-centric focus is to attract, develop, and retain a diverse, talented, and empowered workforce. We consistently invest in honing both individual and leadership skills. We strive to enhance employee engagement and foster meaningful interactions, ensuring our employees feel valued and supported.

Our Target

16 training hours for executives and 10 training hours for non-executives per year
FY2024 Performance
Average training hour of 29.70 per executive and average training hour of 21.21 per non-executive

FY2024 Highlights

  • Over 210,000 of employee development hours

    recorded

  • Onboarded a total of 5,718 new hires

    across all business pillars

  • 195 internships were offered

    with 9.2% of interns converted to permanent employees

  • FamilyMart achieved a 93% engagement score

    with an employee participation rate of 81.1% in the FY2024 employee pulse survey

Our Performance
FY2022 FY2023 FY2024
TALENT MANAGEMENT
Board Diversity
By Age Group 40 to 50 2 15.4% 2 15.4% 2 18.2%
Over 50 11 84.6% 11 84.6% 9 81.8%
By Gender Male 8 61.5% 8 61.5% 7 63.6%
Female 5 38.5% 5 38.5% 4 36.4%
By Ethnicity Chinese 12 92.3% 12 92.3% 10 90.9%
Malay 1 7.7% 1 7.7% 1 9.1%
Total Number of Directors on the Board 13 13 11
Workforce Diversity
By Gender Group and Employment Type **
Male Permanent 3,111 41.3% 3,441 38.4% 3,356 34.5%
Contract 1,235 16.4% 2,015 22.5% 2,492 25.7%
Female Permanent 2,785 37.0% 2,516 25.6% 2,752 28.3%
Contract 399 5.3% 984 10.7% 1,121 11.5%
By Gender Group and Nationality **
Male Local 2,947 39.1% 3,448 38.5% 3,770 38.7%
Foreign 1,399 18.6% 2,008 22.4% 2,077 21.4%
Female Local 2,727 36.2% 2,965 33.1% 3,254 33.5%
Foreign 457 6.1% 531 6.0% 620 6.4%
By Gender Group and Age **
Male Over 50 298 4.0% 317 3.5% 327 3.4%
30 to 50 1,831 24.3% 2,823 31.5% 2,413 24.8%
Under 30 2,211 29.4% 2,316 25.9% 3,107 32.0%
Female Over 50 152 2.0% 170 1.9% 169 1.7%
30 to 50 1,253 16.7% 1,480 16.5% 1,628 16.7%
Under 30 1,777 23.6% 1,850 20.7% 2,077 21.4%
By Gender Group and Job Category **
Male Management 162 2.2% 183 2.0% 211 2.2%
Executive 328 4.4% 461 5.2% 481 5.0%
Non-Executive 3,856 51.2% 4,812 53.7% 5,155 53.0%
Female Management 130 1.7% 166 1.9% 197 2.0%
Executive 314 4.1% 450 5.0% 465 4.8%
Non-Executive 2,740 36.4% 2,884 32.2% 3,212 33.0%
By Age Group and Job Category
Management Over 50 - - - - 73 0.7%
30 to 50 - - - - 312 3.2%
Under 30 - - - - 23 0.2%
Executive Over 50 - - - - 38 0.4%
30 to 50 - - - - 551 5.7%
Under 30 - - - - 357 3.7%
Non-Executive Over 50 - - - - 385 4.0%
30 to 50 - - - - 385 32.7%
Under 30 - - - - 4,804 49.4%
Total Number of Employees 7,530 8,956 9,721
Relative Pay by Gender
Male 1.00 0.99 0.99
Female 1.00 1.01 1.02
New Hires
By Gender Male 2,763 53.1% 4,511 58.7% 3,334 58.3%
Female 2,437 46.9% 3,175 41.3% 2,384 41.7%
By Age Group Under 50 34 0.7% 61 0.8% 41 0.7%
50 to 59 921 17.7% 1,991 25.9% 1,196 20.9%
60 to 69 4,245 81.6% 5,634 73.3% 4,481 78.4%
Total Number of New Hires 5,200 7,686 5,718
Turn Over
By Gender Male 2,408 53.1% 3,316 54.9% 3,093 59.9%
Female 2,125 46.9% 2,727 45.1% 2,069 40.1%
By Age Group Under 50 151 3.3% 106 1.8% 93 1.8%
50 to 59 1,081 23.9% 1,518 25.1% 1,358 26.3%
60 to 69 3,301 72.8% 4,419 73.1% 3,711 71.9%
By Job Category Management - - 44 0.7% 304 5.9%
Executive - - 325 5.7% 270 5.2%
Non-Executive - - 5,674 93.9% 4,588 88.9%
Total Number of Employees Resigned 4,533 6,043 5,162
Return to Work after Parental Leave by Gender
Male 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
Female 99.0% 99.0% 83.1%
Retention Rate after Parental Leave by Gender
Male 97.0% 92.0% 85.5%
Female 71.0% 84.0% 65.4%
Human Capital and Leadership Development
By Gender Male Hours 51,896 82,522 119,979
Female Hours 54,595 96,515 90,924
By Job Level Management Hours 2,482 5,343 11,276
Executive Hours 7,580 16,511 24,981
Non-Executive Hours 96,429 157,183 174,646
Total Training Hours Hours 106,491 179,037 210,903
Total Training Cost Hours 608,203 1,079,596 1,269,875
Average Training Hours by Job Category Executive and Above Hours 10.77 17.34 29.70
Non-Executive Hours 14.62 20.42 21.21

100%

operations conducted self assessment for compliance with regulations

View Our Talent Management Section in the Integrated Annual Report

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Social Responsibility

Labour Standards

Our Approach

QL remains steadfast in our commitment to being acknowledged as an employer that prioritises good human rights and fair labour standards practices. We recognise the significant responsibility our organisation holds in ensuring human rights and fair labour practices across all our business operations. Compliance with all relevant legal requirements concerning human rights and fair labour practices is paramount to us. Our dedication extends to upholding the rights of our employees and third-party workers by aligning our human rights and labour practices with international good practices, which include the principles outlined in the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.

Our Target

Zero substantiated complaints concerning human rights violations

FY2024 Performance

Zero substantiated complaints concerning human rights and fair labour received through whistleblower channel

FY2024 Highlights

  • Internal human rights

    due diligence audits carried out for 4 business sites

  • Fully compliance with the Employment (Amendment) Act 2022 (“the Amendment Act”)

    for all business units in Peninsular Malaysia

  • Upholding of “Zero Recruitment Fee” in hiring

    of all our migrant workers

  • 1,791 employees

    attended the Human Rights and Labour Standards Policy Briefing

  • Revised and enhanced Human Rights and Labour Standards Policy

    with 289 employees trained on the revised policy

  • 35 people managers

    attended the workplace bullying and harassment training

  • Zero reports received

    on human rights and fair labour violations

FY2022 FY2023 FY2024
Fair Labour Practices
Workplace Grievance and Harassment Handling
Number of Substantiated Complaints Concerning Human Rights Violations Case 0 0 0
Number of Substantiated Complaints Concerning Harassment Case 2 2 2

100%

compliance with the minimum wage announcement by the Malaysian government effective 1st May 2022.

myGAP
View Our Labour Standards Section in the Integrated Annual Report

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Environmental Responsibility

Supply Chain (Environment)

Our Approach

Effective management of ESG factors is essential for ensuring sustainable supply chain operations. This approach not only enhances our business value and growth but also benefits the environment and society. Therefore, QL strives to practice a responsible supply chain management process that minimises environmental impacts and at the same time fosters socially responsible management of suppliers and procurement activities.

FY2024 Highlights

  • 49 biosecurity audits

    in 20 farms

  • 5.2% increase in biosecurity audit

    average score from previous year

*Poultry farms within Sustainability Statement reporting scope. 

Guiding Principles for Environmental Responsible Supply Chain 

QL has crafted a Supply Chain Policy to establish a set of guidelines governing procurement activities of QL and our suppliers who conduct business with us and on behalf of QL for implementation of a sound supplier management process. Aimed at promoting environmental stewardship, social equity and regulatory compliance, the policy outlines QL’s commitments in working with our suppliers on environmental and social sustainability aspects.

While QL strives to reduce our ecological footprint of operations, our suppliers are similarly expected to conduct their operations in an environmentally responsible manner. They are encouraged to sustainably manage the use of energy, water and other resources; proactively reduce environmental issues such as pollution, waste, climate change and biodiversity impacts.

Bolstering Biosecurity Measures 

Biosecurity remains paramount at QL farms to safeguard the health and well-being of poultry and mitigate the spread of diseases. Our biosecurity initiatives undertaken in FY2024 focused on quality assurance, training, and groundwork for laboratory accreditation.

Building upon the successful implementation of the quality assurance programme at layer farms in previous fiscal year, we expanded the programme to include breeder and broiler farms in FY2024. In terms of training and development, QL Poultry Academy was inaugurated at two farms to enhance employees’ comprehension and adherence to biosecurity protocols. Additionally, as part of our commitment to ensuring the quality and reliability of our laboratories, we commenced preparatory work for laboratory accreditation.

100%

of poultry farms certified to MyGAP

100%

biosecurity assurance with internal laboratory test

TWICE A YEAR

internal audit across all poultry farms

View our Supply Chain (Environment) in the Integrated Annual Report

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Social Responsibility

Customer Responsibility

Our Approach

QL’s mission is to create nourishing goods, striving for a marketplace where food that meets stringent criteria for quality, safety, and nutrition is easily accessible to our consumers globally.

Subjected to rigorous examination by both local and international certification bodies, we adhere to stringent controls over food quality and safety throughout our production processes to uphold food safety standards and regulatory compliance. Through continuous innovation, we strive to elevate quality of our offerings to meet the ever-changing market demands.

FY2024 Highlights

  • 1,453 products

    are Halal certified

  • ILF, MPM and CVS processes

    are certified to local and international standards

10

local & international certifications held

OVER 1,100

products are Halal-certified

Commitment to Develop Healthy and Nutritious Products
Over the past few years, the rise in adoption of healthier eating habits has led to the increase in demand for healthier food options. Recognising this trend, QL is committed to offering a diverse array of nutritious products to meet the rising demand. Guided by our Health and Nutrition Statement, QL is committed to continuously enhancing the quality and nutritional value of our offerings, aligning with industry-recognised health standards, all while ensuring that taste remains uncompromised.
Empowering Consumers to Make Informed Choices Through Ethical Marketing and Advertising

To aid customers in making well-informed purchasing decisions, we are committed to providing customers with accurate and transparent information about our product quality, nutrition and safety through responsible product labelling. Our labelling practices strictly adheres to the Malaysia Food Act 1983, Food Regulations 1985, and guidelines by United States Food & Drug Administration’s (FDA). Comprehensive processes and controls are also in place to regularly review information disclosed on our product labels to ensure the accuracy and transparency of the contents and nutrition-related information of our food products.

Upholding our Responsible Marketing and Advertising Policy, QL strives to ensure our marketing and advertising communication are responsible, ethical, accurate and consistent with our brand values as one of Malaysia’s leading integrated agro-based enterprises. Our marketing and advertising practices are guided by the Malaysian Code of Advertising Practice and Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Content Code.

Producing Quality and Safe Food

QL is committed to ensuring that our products meet the highest standards of food quality and safety requirements through rigorous food safety management and quality control processes across our ILF, MPM, and CVS business units. We are wholly dedicated to adhering to all applicable local and international food quality and safety standards. Our production facilities are certified against various standards including, Halal Standards, Hazard Analytics and Critical Control Point (HACCP), Food Safety System Certification 22000 (FSSC 22000), Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), Makanan Selamat Tanggungjawab Industri (MeSTI).

QL is steadfast in our commitment to providing consumers with a wider range of Halal products that comply with the Halal requirements set by Jabatan Kemajuan Islam Malaysia. As at end of March 2024, we now boast over 1,453 certified Halal products, marking a significant increase from the previous year’s count of over 1,000.

iso22000-2005
Halal Malaysia
MESTI
fssc 22000
View Our Customer Responsibility Section in the Integrated Annual Report

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Social Responsibility

Growing Our Business

Our Approach

QL innovates continuously and remains steadfast in increasing its capacity to offer resource-efficient protein nourishments to consumers. When undertaking expansion via organic growth or through acquisitions, we make informed and strategic decisions to focus on businesses that offer sustainable growth potential and strengthen our value chain.

We allocate and deploy six capitals – Natural, Manufactured, Intellectual, Human, Social and Financial – to deliver sustainable value for stakeholders.

FY2023 Highlights

  • RM 240 million

    invested to support business growth

Our Performance
FY2021 FY2022 FY2023
  Economic Value Generated & Distributed (RM ‘000)
1 Direct Economic Value Generated 4,378,800 5,236,049 6,242,643
  Sale of goods 4,308,421 4,968,001 5,935,525
  Construction contracts 70,362 267,975 307,097
  Dividend income 17 73 21
2 Operating Costs 3,519,655 4,438,007 5,179,228
  Depreciation and amortisation 180,247 195,871 208,198
  Expenses arising from leases/ rental 35,169 45,411 50,412
  Remeasurement gain of the previously held equity interest in an associate (79,031) - -
  Cost of sales and others (suppliers, services etc.) 3,383,270 4,196,725 4,920,618
3 Employee Wages and Benefits 403,188 465,406 571,121
  Contributions to state plans 26,225 30,030 33,453
  Expenses related to defined benefit plans 3,997 646 3,072
  Wages, salaries and others 372,966 434,730 534,596
  Cost of sales and others (suppliers, services etc.) 3,383,270 4,196,725 4,920,618
4 Community Investments 1,347 1,682 1,483
  Fishermen financial assistance scheme* 777 700 647
  Support for communities & community infrastructure 570 982 836
5 Payment to Government 107,383 85,670 118,929
  Tax expense 107,383 85,670 118,929
6 Payment to Provider to Capital 109,513 115,411 202,020
  Loan providers 36,503 30,233 31,664
  Shareholders 73,010 85,178 170,356
         
Economic value distributed 4,141,086 5,106,176 6,072,781
Economic value retained 237,714 129,873 169,862

RM 827 MIL

invested into growing the business in last 3 years

View Our Growing Our Business Section in the Integrated Annual Report

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Environmental Responsibility

Biodiversity

Our Approach

Biodiversity is the sustenance of life that includes the diversity of species, populations, and ecosystems. Alterations in land use, and industrialisation have adversely affected biodiversity.

As a responsible agro-based enterprise, QL acknowledges the profound impact of these issues on balance of ecosystem. Therefore, we are dedicated to revitalising this balance through biodiversity regeneration and enhancement.

FY2024 Highlights

  • Planted 2,000 mangrove seedlings

    in Banjar Utara Forest Reserve, Tanjung Karang

  • 95% survival rate

    after seven months

  • 88.2% of palm oil produced

    is certified with MSPO

Note: Mangrove conservation programme delayed due to disruptions caused by COVID-19 pandemic.

5,000

mangrove seedlings planted

95%

of the survival rate

300

volunteers participated

Note: Performance since FY2022.

Mangrove Conservation Programme

As part of our commitment to climate change mitigation, QL actively engages with state governments and international organizations to reduce biodiversity loss through our mangrove planting programmes.

Since 2015, QL Aquamarine Sdn Bhd collaborated with the Sabah State Forestry Department to launch a mangrove planting initiative in Kudat, successfully planting more than 10,300 saplings over the years. This effort continues to evolve, contributing to coastal protection and the restoration of vital ecosystems.

In partnership with Selangor State Forestry Department and Wetlands International for the third consecutive year, QL carried out a mangrove reforestation and rehabilitation activity at Banjar Utara Forest Reserve, Tanjung Karang, on 14 October 2023. A total of 122 participants were involved in the planting activity, consisting of 92 employees and family members, along with 15 representatives from the forestry department and 15 volunteers. In total, 2,000 mangrove seedlings were planted. Notably, the survival rate of these seedlings reached an impressive 95% after seven months.

Our Collaboration Partner

View our Biodiversity Section in Integrated Annual Report

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