As a specialist in steel trading and processing, Leon Fuat Berhad ("Leon Fuat" or "the Group") has embraced the role in achieving our environmental, social and governance ("ESG") goals for a sustainable future.

Our Vision

"Steel is our business. Excellence is our commitment"

Leon Fuat's Shared Values

Drive a performance culture of integrity and accountability
Commitment to products and services quality
Strengthen business processes to best service customers
Manage cash resources for operational effectiveness
Responsible Governance
  • Corporate Governance and Anti-Corruption
  • Data Privacy and Cybersecurity
Economic Prosperity
  • Operational Excellence
  • Responsible Procurement
Environmental Stewardship
  • Climate Change and Energy
  • Effluent and Waste Management
  • Noise Management
  • Water Efficiency
Social Responsibility
  • Product Quality and Customer Satisfaction
  • Occupational Health and Safety
  • Labour Practices and Standards
  • Diversity and Inclusiveness
  • Corporate Social Responsibility

FORGING AHEAD IN OUR SUSTAINABILITY JOURNEY

Since the initiation of our reporting in FY2017, Leon Fuat has consistently dedicated efforts to improving our sustainability disclosures. The Group has increasingly emphasised the integration of robust business practices and initiatives with our ESG aspirations, resulting in further advancements towards our sustainability goals. Over the past seven (7) years, our journey has reflected our progression, positioning the Group on a promising path towards attaining our sustainability objectives.

Leon Fuat's sustainability journey is outlined in the figure below:

FY 2017

  • Disclosure for the three (3) main subsidiaries: LF Metal, LF Hardware and Supreme Steelmakers
  • Eleven (11) material sustainability matters identified
  • Seven (7) SDGs identified
  • Materiality assessment of key material matters
  • Six (6) stakeholder groups identified

FY 2018

  • Establishment of sustainability governance structure
  • Ranking key material matters onto a Materiality Matrix
  • Thirteen (13) material sustainability matters identified
  • Fourteen (14) SDGs adopted in total

FY 2019

  • Addition of Term of Reference (TOR) for sustainability governance structure
  • Materiality matters & matrix are maintained
  • Seven (7) SDGs adopted
  • Inclusion of GRI indicator numbers

FY 2020

  • Fourteen (14) material sustainability matters identified
  • Seven (7) SDGs maintained
  • Reassessment of material sustainability matters and matrix
  • Expanded list of stakeholders to seven (7)

FY 2021

  • Introduced Climate Change as a new material sustainability matter
  • Renamed two (2) material matters, and consolidated two (2) material matters into one (1)
  • Maintained total fourteen (14) material matter
  • Materiality matrix adjusted to accommodate changes to the material matters
  • Seven (7) SDGs maintained
  • Utilised the updated GRI 2021 indicators

FY 2022

  • Components maintained as previously established

FY 2023

  • Renamed one (1) material matter, and consolidated two (2) material matters into one (1)
  • A total of thirteen (13) material matters identified
  • Materiality matrix adjusted to accommodate changes to the material matters
  • Seven (7) SDGs maintained

Leon Fuat's Sustainability Policy

In FY2023, we established a Board-approved Sustainability Policy across Leon Fuat's three (3) main subsidiaries. This policy serves as a guiding framework based on our four (4) pillars: Responsible Governance, Economic Prosperity, Environmental Stewardship and Social Responsibility. The Group also incorporated greenhouse gas mitigation commitments into our policy, facilitating our transition to a low-carbon future.

ENGAGING WITH OUR STAKEHOLDERS

Delivering Beyond Expectations

Leon Fuat places great emphasis on understanding our stakeholders' expectations. We recognise that their perspectives are fundamental to our decision-making, with successful engagement strengthening our reputation as a trusted steel specialist. As a result, we cultivate robust relationships with our stakeholders through proactive engagement across multiple channels. This enables us to gain insight into the material concerns most important to them. Overall, we gain a great awareness of their needs and interests, further refining our goals and sustainability initiatives to better serve them.

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Sustainable Development Goals

The United Nations ("UN") established the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, with the seventeen (17) Sustainable Development Goals ("SDGs") at its core. It is a global call to action aimed at addressing and overcoming the challenges that people and the planet face.

Aligned with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, Leon Fuat has embraced seven (7) UN SDGs and their corresponding targets that are relevant to our steel trading and processing operations. This reaffirms our dedication to the worldwide effort of fostering peace and prosperity for both humanity and the environment.

Our Contribution to the UN SDGs:

3
Good Health
and well-being
UN SDG 3
  • Noise risk assessment, noise awareness training and audiometric checks
7
Affordable and
Clean Energy
UN SDG 7
  • Upgraded twenty-four (24) conventional building street lights (400W each) to solar-powered units
8
Decent work and
Ecomomic Growth
UN SDG 8
  • Maintained Health and Safety Policy and Management System
  • Conducted Health and Safety induction training for all employees
9
Industry, Innovation
and Infrastructure
UN SDG 9
  • Continued to invest in newer and more efficient factory machinery and warehouse facilities to improve production capacity
12
Responsible
Consumption
and production
UN SDG 12
  • Implemented a scheduled waste management procedure
  • Supplier performance assessment
13
Climate
Action
UN SDG 13
  • Implemented early-stage climate-related disclosure
  • Recorded Scope 3 emissions
16
Peace, Justice
and strong
Institutions
UN SDG 16
  • Comprehensive Anti-Bribery Management System
  • Anti-Bribery Policy
  • Whistle-Blowing Policy
  • Code of Ethics and Conducts
  • Personal Data Protection Notice

SUSTAINING FOCUS AND MOMENTUM

Sustainability Report 2023

Steel, an indispensable part of human civilisation, comprises key components of our infrastructure, transportation, everyday appliances and even lifesaving surgical instruments. As a specialised steel trading, processing and manufacturing company, we at Leon Fuat Berhad are dedicated to pursuing operational excellence while making a sustainable impact within this important industry.

We are honoured to present our Sustainability Report for the financial year 2023. This report provides insights into our ongoing sustainability journey within the steel industry. It elaborates on the environmental, social and governance ("ESG") developments that shaped our operations during this period and the strides we have taken to advance the steel industry's contribution to a more sustainable world.