Sustainability at UCHITEC

At Uchi Technologies Berhad (“UCHITEC”), we are strongly committed to sustainability and are dedicated to leading the charge in developing innovative solutions for sustainable development. Our strategic framework prioritises purposeful growth with sustainability as a key factor, reflecting our steadfast determination to do our part in building a more sustainable future.

To promote responsible business practices and drive economic success, we are committed to addressing on-going challenges. Our efforts are centred on delivering greater value to our customers, employees, shareholders, and the communities in which we operate.

The Group’s sustainability strategies are founded upon our commitments on four (4) main pillars, namely Economic, Environment, Social and Governance sustainability.

Economic

UCHITEC promises to deliver quality services and products to our customers, uphold good business conduct and ethics, and strive to deliver good returns to our shareholders.

Environment

UCHITEC will continue to advocate green development across all our current and future business operations.

Social

UCHITEC has systems in place to improve workplace well-being, respect human rights, retain talent and bring untoward incidents at the workplace to zero.

UCHITEC is committed to continually improving the well-being and living standards of its surrounding communities.

Governance

UCHITEC adopt a “Tone from the Top” approach where our sustainability governance is led by our Board of Directors. Our Board is committed to sustainability practices in our organisation.

The Group’s sustainability strategies are founded upon our commitments on four (4) main pillars, namely Economic, Environment, Social and Governance sustainability.

Marketplace

At the marketplace, the Group maintains high integrity of corporate governance practices as well as enhancing the shareholders’ value through strategic business planning and exceptional management accounting practices. In achieving its corporate goals, business ethical values will not be compromised. Uchitec was awarded the highest rank in the Information, Communication & Technology sector in KPMG Shareholder Value Awards for seven consecutive years since 2002. It showed the efforts of the Group to become a socially responsible corporate citizen.

Workplace

The Group is committed in its social responsibilities at the workplace via compliance and respect to Human Rights which includes employment of employees under fair and equitable terms as well as offering equal opportunity for career advancement based on performance. Continuous learning and development programmes were carried out through out the year to equip the employees with relevant skills, knowledge and experience which would enhance the individual employee’s competency and eventually add value to the Group. Employees’ welfare is closely monitored to avoid any violation to Labour or Human Right.

Environment

Uchi Optoelectronic (M) Sdn. Bhd. and Uchi Technologies (Dongguan) Co., Ltd are ISO 14001 certified companies in recognition of the Company’s commitment in preserving the environment. The Group adopts its Environmental Policy to ensure the environment is preserved for future generation. The Group adheres to all environmental laws and regulations. Production processes are constantly upgraded and products are improved to meet changing environmental laws and regulations. During the year the Group was not penalized for any instance of non-compliance with environmental laws and regulations.

The Group initiates the CSR practices for its companies. The Group believes that the perquisites of its own employees shall not be overlooked whilst undertaking CSR activities. The Group views that by taking care of the wellbeing and welfare of its employees, the Group will contribute positively towards the harmony of society as a whole. Many get along and social activities for employees were held with the objective to strengthen the bonds among employees and to enhance team spirit where employees could interact with each other more often with formal and informal activities.

Community

The Group plays its role as a socially responsible corporate citizen in the community through various activities held with the aim of caring for the wellbeing of the society at large.

Marketplace

At the marketplace, the Group maintains high integrity of corporate governance practices as well as enhancing the shareholders’ value through strategic business planning and exceptional management accounting practices. In achieving its corporate goals, business ethical values will not be compromised. Uchitec was awarded the highest rank in the Information, Communication & Technology sector in KPMG Shareholder Value Awards for seven consecutive years since 2002. It showed the efforts of the Group to become a socially responsible corporate citizen.

Workplace

The Group is committed in its social responsibilities at the workplace via compliance and respect to Human Rights which includes employment of employees under fair and equitable terms as well as offering equal opportunity for career advancement based on performance. Continuous learning and development programmes were carried out through out the year to equip the employees with relevant skills, knowledge and experience which would enhance the individual employee’s competency and eventually add value to the Group. Employees’ welfare is closely monitored to avoid any violation to Labour or Human Right.

Environment

Uchi Optoelectronic (M) Sdn. Bhd. and Uchi Technologies (Dongguan) Co., Ltd are ISO 14001 certified companies in recognition of the Company’s commitment in preserving the environment. The Group adopts its Environmental Policy to ensure the environment is preserved for future generation. The Group adheres to all environmental laws and regulations. Production processes are constantly upgraded and products are improved to meet changing environmental laws and regulations. During the year the Group was not penalized for any instance of non-compliance with environmental laws and regulations.

The Group initiates the CSR practices for its companies. The Group believes that the perquisites of its own employees shall not be overlooked whilst undertaking CSR activities. The Group views that by taking care of the wellbeing and welfare of its employees, the Group will contribute positively towards the harmony of society as a whole. Many get along and social activities for employees were held with the objective to strengthen the bonds among employees and to enhance team spirit where employees could interact with each other more often with formal and informal activities.