Dexcom Malaysia wholeheartedly embraces Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) as a testament to our commitment to community welfare. Aligned with our corporate mission and supported by top leadership and dedicated teams, our CSR actions encompass employee volunteering, social contributions, environmental conservation, and sustainability. These initiatives seamlessly blend philanthropy with our mission, fostering a culture of community support.
In 2022, our employees made significant contributions to the Food Bank CSR project, providing essential items to families in need, uniting our global workforce in a wave of enthusiasm for giving back.
Our collaboration with the Department of Environment on the YANA (You Are Not Alone) Nature Walk & Playground Revitalization at Bukit Panchor engaged 85% of our employees, raising awareness and generating vital funds.
Committed to environmental stewardship, we partnered with the Penang Inshore Fisherman Welfare Association (PIFWA) for a Mangrove Planting Expedition, resulting in the planting of 500 tall-stilt mangrove trees.
Expanding our impact, we initiated the Neighbourhood CSR Vaccination Program, collaborating with eight partner companies to facilitate COVID booster vaccinations for employees and their families, enhancing community health.
Our dedicated employees also collectively donated 21,450ml of blood, helping numerous lives through this annual event.
These achievements embody our unwavering commitment to social responsibility, driven by our employees’ relentless pursuit of success. Our CSR journey is guided by our mission to promote ethical business practices and create a better world for all. These initiatives are not just projects; they are a reflection of our core values and our promise to build a brighter future for everyone.
For Planet Earth and under-privileged families, we go the extra miles! The Covid years may have slowed us down but Dow and our NGO partners are determined to cross the finishing line in promoting self-sufficiency and in elevating the level of education among the low-income community.
In January 2023, after more than two years’ delay mainly caused by the pandemic and various approval processes, in partnership with HOPEww Malaysia, we have successfully converted a 42-square meter unutilized roof top into a first-of-its-kind urban farming rooftop in Kuala Lumpur. To-date, the urban farm has harvested 150 kgs of vegetables and 100 fishes using the hydroponic system, benefitting 180 poor families for 5 months.
In partnership with National Autism Society of Malaysia (NASOM), amongst many projects, Dow has seeded an oyster mushroom farming project which has enabled autistic children to grow and harvest the mushrooms to be sold in the Kuantan community. Any unsold mushrooms will be processed into an umami-rich powder which can be used to make delicious mushroom soup or for seasoning. This project is a testament to the boundless potential of children with special needs – that, when provided with the right opportunities and support, they can do wonders.
In September 2023, Dow Malaysia was privileged to be conferred the Honorary Membership by NASOM in recognition for their meaningful and impactful contribution to the autism community since 2017.
ExxonMobil has a long tradition of helping to improve the quality of life in the communities where we operate. In Malaysia, our support for the community focuses on four key areas: human capital development, energy literacy, safety and health, and business ethics.
We collaborate with various partners to encourage the pursuit of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) through a variety of programs. Special emphasis is given to initiatives that help identify future STEM talents and to motivate young people to consider future careers in these fields to help Malaysia achieve its developmental goals.
We sponsor an entrepreneurial skills development project with the Terengganu Royal Foundation which provides training to single mothers and girls from lowincome families to fulfill their economic potential and lead social change in their communities.
We also make significant contributions to enhance English language proficiency among school children and helped establish English resource centers in Terengganu.
FedEx Express (FedEx), a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. and the world’s largest express transportation company, is dedicated to creating a positive impact in the communities where it operates. In a recent initiative, FedEx collaborated with the local non-profit organization, TrEES (Treat Every Environment Special), to establish a 1,000-square-foot community garden in the Klang Valley.
The primary goal of this initiative is to cultivate and supply fresh vegetables to underprivileged urban communities, increasing their access to nutritious food. Over four months, from August to November, dedicated volunteers, who are FedEx employees, actively planted, harvested, sorted vegetables and distributed the yield, while also maintaining the garden for long-term sustainability.
In addition, FedEx employees recognized the importance of contributing to a sustainable planet. In August, they initiated a tree-planting drive, planting 100 trees in Penang and Johor. These efforts preserve Malaysia’s natural heritage and establish a food forest plantation and seed bank, promoting sustainable food growth and environmental conservation. The tree-planting initiative was particularly significant as it coincided with FedEx’s 30th anniversary in Malaysia.
Furthermore, FedEx’s dedication to empowering the next generation is evident through its flagship initiative, the FedEx Express / JA International Trade Challenge (FedEx / JA ITC). In collaboration with Junior Achievement Malaysia (JA Malaysia), one of the world’s largest non-governmental organizations addressing fundamental social and economic challenges among young people, this program has been successfully running for 15 years in Malaysia (since 2008). It has expanded to several Asia-Pacific markets, reaching over 8,600 students in Malaysia to date.
Since our inception in 2008, First Solar Malaysia has been actively involved in enriching the surrounding communities through our various CSR programs under the following 3 categories:
Sustainable Energy: solar panel donations to Serdang Mosque, Bandar Baharu (12kW), Malaysia Green Tech Corporation (50kW), Penang Tech Dome (3kW), Dhyana Ashram, Kulim (48kW), and Koperasi Lestari Seberang Perai (Eco Recycling Center) – (1.4kW), can involvements in sustainable energy fairs such as IGEM.
Educational Enrichment: Full education sponsorship to our associates to pursue higher education, AMCHAM’s Young Enterprise Program, Penang International Science Fair, Kedah STEM Fair, laptop/ desktops donations to associates’ children pursuing higher education/ surrounding learning institutions, and foster school program/ school facilities refurbishment sponsorship. First Solar panels at Penang Hill Gallery @ Edgecliff (57.4 kW) Towards the Betterment of Our Communities
Community Impact: Program Mahabbah Community for Raya Haji, charity visits & foods/ hardware donations to old folks home/ schools/ orphanages for Chinese New Year/ Mid-Autumn Festival/ Deepavali/ Christmas.
Our commitment to enrich the living qualities of the surrounding communities was globally recognized in 2018 when we were named as the Grand Winner for Employer of Choice (Private Sector Category) at the Malaysian Institute of Human Resource Management (MIHRM) 18th Malaysia-International HR Awards 2018, as well as the Grand Winner for Malaysia Human Resources Minister Award 2018 for Large Manufacturing Sector, the Grand Winner for Productivity-Linked Wages System (PLWS) HR Minister Award 2022, as well as the Graduates’ Choice Award 2022 recipient for Renewable Energy (Solar Energy) category.
On all levels, Flex is committed to do the right thing, always by holding itself with unwavering compliance to the strongest governance standards, policies, and procedures. Our corporate social responsibility (CSR) framework encompasses business practices and strategies rooted in accountability and transparency to accelerate integrated and sustainable development across the value chain. Flex adopts an ecosystem approach by collaborating with customers, suppliers, government agencies, and non-profit and community organizations to develop, support, and implement solutions to reduce environmental impact; increase the wellbeing of local and global communities; and empower people to thrive in all aspects of their lives. Our resolute commitment to ongoing CSR initiatives has earned us numerous accolades.
In 2022, Flex Malaysia earned four HR Excellence Awards including: Excellence in CSR Strategy (Gold Award); Diversity and Inclusion (Bronze Award); Best HR Team – Multinational Corporation (Bronze Award); and Employer of the Year. In 2023, Flex Malaysia was named Best Employer – Grand Award and Employer of Choice – Gold Award by the Malaysian Institute of Human Resource Management and honored in the Sustainability & CSR Awards 2023 for Best Sustainability Leadership in Manufacturing. Flex Malaysia is also one of the largest employers of People with Disabilities (PwDs) in the industry and was recognized as a PwD Caring Employer and an exemplary employer by Malaysia’s social security organization and the former Minister of Human Resources respectively.
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Sustainability is a cornerstone of Flex’s business strategy to become the most trusted global technology, supply chain, and manufacturing solutions partner to improve the world. Flex employs diverse and strategic disciplined practices to steward positive, impactful, and sustainable changes targeted at the environment, community, and people in alignment with United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Environment. A better future begins with measurement and science, which is the basis of Flex’s sustainable manufacturing practices and targets. Flex’s environmental management strategy focuses on three major efforts: energy use reduction; emissions mitigation; and waste minimization. Building a solid foundation, Flex entrenches a robust culture of environmental responsibility and ownership which has inspired proactive collaborations with government agencies and local non-profit organizations (NGOs) and multiple employee-led programs that stirred significant strides towards climate action.
