IHH Annual Report 2019

Benchmarking Sustainability We adopt the healthcare industry’s best practices and benchmark against key performers to identify relevant sustainability matters and the respective reporting disclosures. In building a strong narrative for our sustainability performance in the reporting year, we have referred to international reporting frameworks such as the Health Care Standards by the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB), Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards 2018, and GRI’s Sustainability Topics in Healthcare Providers and Services and Healthcare Technology. Following the amendments to the Main Market Listing Requirements on sustainability reporting issued by Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad (Bursa Securities) in October 2015, we have also considered the requirements Good health is an essential element of sustainable development. Contributing towards SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being , we solve problems that pertain to the removal of direct and indirect threats to the health of the general population. For SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure , we focus on sustainable innovations and advocate the promotion of products in our healthcare system that are safer alternatives for the well-being of patients and the community, and which also boost our circular economy. IHH leverages our purchasing power to ensure that the materials we purchase generate as little waste as possible that is toxic, non-repairable or non-recyclable. This approach also helps us achieve SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production , which means reducing pollution and health impacts. SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth is about making sure work provides people with economic well-being. IHH offers the best local talents career opportunities that not only benefit the individual, but aid the national economy. We also improve the quality of education through the provision of our established medical training and educational institutions in support of SDG 4: Quality Education . Focusing on our increased energy efficiency and identifying solutions to stay resilient to environmental issues, we are working towards a well-established energy system to accelerate our trajectory towards the targets of SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy . To build a more peaceful and inclusive society, IHH is incorporating the targets of SDG 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions into our core beliefs as we work towards sustainable development. In the process, we are building the Group to become effective, accountable and inclusive at all levels. of Bursa Securities’ Sustainability Reporting Guide (2 nd Edition). United Nations Sustainable Development Goals The United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) define global sustainable development priorities and aspirations for 2030 and seek to champion global efforts around a common set of goals and targets. The SDGs call for action among governments, business and civil society to end poverty and create a life of dignity and opportunity for all, within the boundaries of the planet. As a leader in the healthcare sector, IHH is committed to contributing towards the achievement of SDGs by focusing on the seven SDGs that are relevant to our business operations. IHH’s SDG Focus Area Our Patients Our Community Our Organisation Our Environment Our People IHH Healthcare Berhad | Annual Report 2019 64 Sustainability Sustainability Report