Chemical Company of Malaysia Berhad Sustainability Report 2019

| OUR CONTRIBUTION TO THE UNITED NATION’S | SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS The United Nations’ Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development, which was launched in 2015, has been ratified by some 193 member states including Malaysia. It is the world’s first comprehensive blueprint for sustainable development that collectively aims to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This blueprint brings into play the tenets of 17 Sustainable Development Goals or SDGs as they are commonly known. The spirit of the agenda rests on the fact that responsible businesses and investments are essential for achieving transformational change through the SDGs. Although it is obvious that no single business entity can alone be responsible for sustainable development, a business can work together with other businesses in a concerted effort to achieve the goals and targets of the 17 UN goals. Through the responsible production, use, and management of chemicals and polymers at CCM, we are able to support the SDGs through innovative products and practices that mitigate negative operational impact, protect the environment, promote social progress and support economic growth. Our approach is to explore ways in which we can contribute to achieving the SDGs through more effectively managing our own environmental footprint, working with others to improve capacity along the value chain, as well as tapping our expertise and innovation to unlock new business opportunities that are aligned with the SDGs. 17 SUSTAINABILITY REPORT 2019