AwanBiru Technology Berhad - Annual Report 2021

Tone from the Top The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of businesses having a business model and operations that are resilient in facing unexpected events and economic downturn. In order to be resilient, it is important for a company to adopt sustainability measures not only as part of its strategy but also to embed the sustainability measures in its operations. We in Awantec subscribe to such practice and we have documented our commitment to sustainability in our Sustainability policy which sets out Awantec’s 5 Sustainability Principles. Guided by these principles, Awantec had commenced its sustainability journey, stopping to adapt its sustainability measures where necessary to meet the changes in its business. In the financial year under review, Awantec had faced a big challenge when it ceased to be a member of Microsoft Partner Network with effect from 31 st January 2021. With this change, the Board of Awantec had reviewed Awantec’s material sustainability matters and performance and recommended changes where some will be reflected in this report and others will be implemented in the Group’s next financial year. The Board of Awantec is committed to ensuring Awantec continues its sustainability efforts in order to build a sustainable, responsible and ethical business that contributes to the community and brings positive changes to the environment. Sustainability | Awantec 39 Annual Report 2021