Definition of Sustainability Sustainability Areas
Structure
Sustainability is
“Development that meets the needs of the
present without compromising the ability of
future generations to meet their own needs”
Source: Brundtland Report of the World Commission
on Environment and Development
SUSTAINABILITY
Introduction Leaflet
BHIC Sustainability Governance
BHIC Group’s sustainability
initiatives covering the three
areas of Economic, Environment
and Social (EES)
Ensuring the sustainability of our business is in line
with our drive towards attaining profitability and
generating positive impact to the local economy
while maintaining high ethical standards and acting
in full adherence to all to rules, regulations and
laws.
Protecting the environment by embracing green
and eco-friendly practices aimed at reducing our
use of resources and minimizing emissions and
wastes generated by our business activities.
Strengthening our reputation as a responsible
employer and corporate citizen by investing in our
employees by upgrading their skills, developing
their talents and taking care of their welfare and
well-being. Reaching out and giving back to society
through assisting those in need, promoting youth
development and actively engaging local
communities through various social initiatives and
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).
BHIC Board of Directors
Overseeing BHIC’s overall sustainability strategy
and direction
Board Sustainability Committee (BSC)
Assist the Board in discharging its oversight
duties pertaining to sustainability objectives,
policies and practices
Management Sustainability Committee (MSC)
Ensure that BHIC fulfils its sustainability
objectives, policies and agendas. Oversees
sustainability reporting and advices BSC on
sustainability matters
Sustainability Secretariat
(Strategic Planning & Transformation (SPT) Dept)
Acts as MSC secretariat and main coordinator
for all sustainability initiatives and reporting
Sustainability Focal Persons at Corporate
Office/Business Units
Execute, monitor and liaise with SPT on
reporting and implementation sustainability
matters at Corporate Office and Business Units
 BHIC’s Sustainability Objective, Progress and Way
Sustainability Reporting Content of the Sustainability
Forward
Report
To embed sustainability practices in business conduct,
whilst holding true to BHIC’s core values of Belonging,
Honour, Integrity and Commitment. To grow in a way
The reporting is based on Bursa Malaysia Stakeholder Materiality
that benefits the local economy, environment and
Sustainability Reporting Guide, Global Engagement Matrix
society.
Reporting Initiative Standards and anchored
on the 17 Sustainable Development Goals
2021 onwards - To develop and test 2021 (SDGs) Sustainability Performance
Key Performance Indicator (KPI) of Material matters in the
setting to assess the performance of EES areas
the material sustainability matters

Comprehensive data on sustainability The SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS (SDGs) are the blueprint to achieve a better and more
2020
matters collected. Improved awareness of sustainable future for all. Adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015 as a universal call to action to
BHIC’s sustainability principles and
objectives amongst stakeholders end poverty, protect the planet and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity by 2030. There are 17
goals, and all are integrated – that is, they recognise that action in one area will affect outcomes in others,
and that development must balance social, economic and environmental sustainability.
Sustainability focal person identified for
2019 Business Units and Departments to
facilitate more structured and
coordinated sustainability activities and
Group-wide reporting

2018
2018 Inaugural standalone
Sustainability Report
was published

Updates on sustainability activities at

2017 our Kuala Lumpur headquarters and
Boustead Naval Shipyard was
incorporated in the Annual Report