From supporting community needs to bringing cheers to the young and old, we recognize the need to support the communities in which we live and operate. In 2023, Celestica employees across Malaysia participated in various heart warming activities to help the local communities.
Helping the homeless
A ‘Be Kind & Generous’ program was initiated to help the homeless. A generous amount of items were donated by Celestica donors and distributed to those in need. Beyond the donations, our employees invested time to serve a warm meal to them. More than 120 packed meals were served over the course of the event.
Flood Relief
The effects of climate change can be felt across the globe and Johor is no exception. Earlier this year, more than 300 employees participated in a flood relief program where essential items including mattresses, pillows, blankets, drinking water, toiletries and cleaning supplies were donated to families impacted by the flood.
Amitabha Foundation Elder Home
Inflation is proving to be stickier than expected. To ensure the home has sufficient necessities to support the well-being of the elderlies, rice, sugar, cooking oil, flour, milk, canned food and malt drinks were donated to the home. In addition, some employees took time to talk to the residents while others helped to clean the living environment.
Rumah Amal Children’s Home
Syawal is a much awaited month for the Muslim after a month of fasting. Celestica employees dedicated time and energy to celebrate Syawal with the children at Rumah Amal Kulim by bringing them festive foods and organizing fun activities. Celestica has been proudly supporting the Rumah Amal Children’s Home for years. We are delighted to bring festive joy into the home for the children.
Community engagement is core to Citi and a responsibility shared by all of our businesses, clients, suppliers and communities.
In the area of Youth Entrepreneurship, Citi is in its fourth year of partnership with the Asia School of Business supporting The Rapid Youth Success Entrepreneurship/Employability (RYSE) Program to improve youth unemployment rates in urban Malaysia. Low-income students in the country are taught innovation and design thinking by the Asia School of Business team in addition to social entrepreneurship skills and e-commerce.
In the area of women empowerment, Citi worked with Young Women’s Christian Association (YWCA) of Kuala Lumpur to improve employability and provide entrepreneurial training for girls and marginalized women. The programme aimed at equipping women with skills to be entrepreneurs as well as build their self-esteem and confidence.
Citi is also in its second year of partnership with Teach For Malaysia to build young leaders through a student leadership programme. Students are trained based on Teach For Malaysia’s Student Leadership Development Framework which anchors on social and emotional learning, communication skills, resilience and entrepreneurship.
In conjunction with Citi’s annual Global Community Day, Citi Malaysia volunteers supported 40 community programs, including delivering groceries to low-income families, rescuing surplus produce from supermarkets, cooking and distributing meals to the homeless, as well as providing tuition classes to children from low-cost housing.
At Coca-Cola Malaysia, we take our responsibility to the communities we call home very seriously. We belief that our business can only be as strong and successful as the communities we serve. Building on this heritage and our growing portfolio, we remain focused on realizing our sustainable priorities as we respond effectively to the collective needs of local communities across Malaysia. As the world’s leading beverage company, it is embedded in our DNA the commitment towards doing business the right way, and without harming the natural resources which we all depend on.
Coca-Cola has been in Malaysia since 1936, refreshing Malaysians for over 87 years. Throughout the years, we have embarked on a sustainability journey, focusing on 3 top priorities pillars namely World Without Waste, Water Stewardship and Reducing our Carbon Footprint.
To achieve Coca-Cola global vision of World Without Waste in Malaysia, our commitment to recycling goes beyond our operations. We launched a comprehensive recycling campaign that engaged our employees, customers, and the wider community. We worked very closely with partners namely, Malaysian Nature Society (MNS), Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), Waste Management Association of Malaysia (WMAM), AEON Malaysia, SWM Environment Sdn Bhd, Reef Check Malaysia and several others. Through education, infrastructure support, and partnerships, we have successfully encouraged responsible waste segregation and recycling practices, making a tangible impact on our environment. Numerous projects have been put in place namely KITARecycle Drive Through Center, Recycle Me, introduction of rPET products and many more. Coca-Cola Malaysia is also one of the founding members of the Malaysian Recycling Alliance (MAREA), collaborating with the Malaysian Government and other stakeholders to drive the singular goal of a greener Malaysia through circular economy solutions. As we work toward a World Without Waste, Coca-Cola aim to collect and recycle a bottle or can — regardless of where it comes from — for every one we sell by 2030.
As part of our Water Stewardship pillar, our Water for Life (W4L) programme with Muslim Aid Malaysia together with Johor Forestry Department and Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM) helps to protect the peat swamp forests in Ayer Hitam that also known as “the last black Jewel of Johor”. The peat forest plays an important part not only for Malaysia but also neighbouring countries for its carbon capture function.
The greenfield plant of our distribution hub in Bandar Enstek, Malaysia is also designed and equipped with numerous sustainability features such as rainwater harvesting, rooftop solar panel, a building lighting automation system to regulate temperature, low-energy conveyor motors, skylights, process heating recovery and reuse and many others.
As part of the Company’s mission towards a sustainable future, we have invested in a state-of-the-art Automated Storage Retrieval System (ASRS) warehouse, tripling our plant’s site storage capacity, and paving the path to sustainable manufacturing. With ASRS, which is the first PowerStore System deployed in Southeast Asia, the Company is set to contribute to Malaysia’s role as a regional hub and centre of excellence for advanced, automated intralogistics. The ASRS warehouse is a significant investment in sustainable manufacturing for the Company, to support volume growth, increase our operational efficiency across the supply chain, reduce environmental impact by cutting energy consumption through automation and is an important step in helping to future-proof our operations. This year, we are planning another solar panel installation project at our ASRS warehouse with a potential annual energy reduction of additional 1,600 tonnes of CO2 emission per year, or the equivalent of saving up to 70,000 trees yearly.
Besides our commitment to sustainability, Coca-Cola has joined forces with trusted NGO partners to provide support in our Natural Disaster Preparedness Program. With the collaboration between Coca-Cola, Yayasan Ikhlas and Malaysia Civil Defence Force, we have collectively contributed over RM250,000 to activate the ‘Dapur Ikhlas’ initiative – The Mobile Kitchen project. This initiative provides freshly cooked meals, along with 120,000 bottles of Dasani drinking water, to assist over 20,000 individuals residing in flood-affected areas across Malaysia. This essential aid will be swiftly mobilized in response to calls for assistance from the relevant authorities.
By adopting a purpose-centered approach, Cognizant has evolved into a more purposeful organisation that integrates technology and social impact, striving to improve everyday life for people and the planet. We believe that improved tech skills are instrumental in driving economic growth, technology can be harnessed for social and public good, and tech adoption should be inclusive. INTUITION ENGINEERED™ among youths, improving employability of Persons with Disabilities and empowering non-profits with digital skills, tools and technologies.
Through Cognizant Outreach, our employees share their time, talent and technology through volunteer work, to empower local communities and increase the use of technology for good. We actively collaborate with clients and partners to leverage on our combined expertise to better support inclusion in tech and equip the community with sought after.
Cognizant support school students, STEM teachers from public schools, youths and persons with disabilities to thrive in this tech driven economy. Through these efforts, we were able to improve STEM Education in schools, career readiness among youths, improving employability of Persons with Disabilities and empowering non-profits with digital skills, tools and technologies.
In the upcoming years, we will continue to ramp up our efforts and continue to work closely with local schools, universities, and non-profit organizations to bring scale to inclusion in tech – develop coding skills for students, improve employability of youths from disadvantaged backgrounds, support more women in tech and equip non-profits with digital tools and technologies.
Our business now boasts a substantial ESG offering, and we are proactive in upskilling our staff with climaterelated skills. Cognizant has signed the Malaysia Digital Climate Action Pledge (MDCAP). This is an initiative by the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) to accelerate the number of commitments made by businesses across the digital economy, delivering a measurable reduction on the impact of climate change.
As a company that prides itself on being a responsible corporate citizen in the communities where we live and work, ConocoPhillips Malaysia has been supporting various community initiatives across the country from the beginning of our operations here. We believe in creating a positive impact and contributing back to the communities in which we operate. Over the years, we have supported and continue to support education, the environment, and civic and social services in contributing meaningfully to the community’s needs.
Education has been and remains an important focus in our charitable giving as we believe education is the key to improving the quality of life of the underprivileged. We continued our commitment to supporting underprivileged school-age children from disadvantaged backgrounds in Sabah and Sarawak through our sponsorship of MyKasih ‘Love My School’ student bursary program. Through this program we assist more than 200 underprivileged students from six primary schools in Sabah and Sarawak by providing financial assistance for school fees, uniforms, books, and essential supplies, to ensure that children have access to quality education. We also help to nurture the next generation of leaders, innovators, and professionals by extending scholarships to deserving university students who are pursuing higher education.
Our CSR programs exemplify our values on social and environmental responsibilities and our commitment to help empower the community to improve their living conditions. We worked with Global Peace Foundation Malaysia to improve the living conditions of two villages in Sabah and Sarawak by providing access to clean water and solar energy to over 50 families. We supported the local community by giving aid to orphanages and children’s homes to enhance the quality of life of these vulnerable children. For environmental conservation, our employees volunteered in the replanting of mangrove trees at a state mangrove park.
We remain committed to creating a positive impact and contributing back to the communities and will continue our work on these charitable contributions.
Crown Worldwide Group’s journey, which began humbly in Yokohama in 1965 as a small moving company with a single warehouse, has evolved into a global force. Operating in over 50 countries through seven diverse business entities, the company shares a common commitment to fostering positive and lasting change within the communities they serve. In Malaysia, Crown’s unwavering dedication to integrity, community development, and environmental stewardship stands as a testament to their values.
Guided by the principles set by their founder, Jim Thompson, Crown relentlessly strives to make a meaningful global impact. Their corporate social responsibility initiatives encompass various areas, including uplifting indigenous communities in Kampung Orang Asli Tekir through collaboration with JAKOA, supporting refugees through the ‘Helping Hand for UNCHR’ donation drive, promoting community engagement and youth development through a Bowling Tournament with Selangor Youth, and championing women’s health with MAKNA and Neubodi in ‘Pink October. On top of that, we also drive a CSR by helping out one of our staff who experienced house on fire.
Crown Worldwide Group’s journey in Malaysia reflects a commitment to societal progress and environmental responsibility. Their dedication to responsible corporate citizenship serves as an inspiration, demonstrating the transformative power of empathy, community engagement, and environmental sustainability. In essence, Crown is a beacon of hope and a model for creating a better, more inclusive, and sustainable world.
