TOP GLOVE TO HOST INAUGURAL SUSTAINABILITY WEBINAR

Virtual event to feature discussions on emerging trends shaping business sustainability and humanity 

Shah Alam, Monday, 19 February 2024 Top Glove Corporation Bhd is set to launch its first-ever one-day sustainability webinar, "Emerging Trends Shaping Business Sustainability and Humanity," on 6 March 2024. The virtual event aims to provide a platform for in-depth exploration of the evolving landscape of business sustainability and its societal implications. The webinar will bring together leaders from the public and private sectors to share insights on current and future emerging trends in business strategies, social well-being, and governance structures that impact sustainability and humanity, fostering insightful conversations around pressing sustainability issues. It is expected to attract a wide audience interested in the intersection of these areas in shaping a more sustainable future.

In partnership with the Association of Development Financial Institutions of Malaysia (ADFIM) and esteemed supporting partners such as the United Nations Global Compact Network Malaysia & Brunei (UNGCMYB), the Center to Combat Corruption and Cronyism (C4), EXIM Bank Malaysia, and the Institute of Corporate Directors Malaysia (ICDM), the webinar will feature dynamic discussions and presentations led by experts from diverse sectors, including business, government, civil society, and rating agencies.

The webinar will commence with an opening remark from the Founder and Executive Chairman of Top Glove, Tan Sri Dr. Lim Wee Chai, followed by four keynote addresses and panel discussions. The moderators for these panel discussions will include Top Glove’s board of directors.

The webinar is part of Top Glove's commitment to advancing sustainable business practices. The Company has made significant strides in this area, as evidenced by its inclusion in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices for the fifth consecutive year, the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook 2024 for the third year running while maintaining a FTSE4Good 4-Star rating in 2023 as assessed by FTSE Russell. Top Glove's efforts reflect its dedication to building a better future for all and its aspiration to transition its business operations toward best sustainability practices.

The overview of the webinar is as follows:

1. Keynote Addresses:

1. Global Trends Shaping Sustainable Policies and Priorities for Governments
2. Role of Boards in Changing Global Business Dynamics
3. The Role of Governance and Strong Boards for Business Sustainability in Public and Private Sectors
4. Building Good Governance: New Forms of Challenges for Corporate & Public Sector Governance

2. Panel Discussions:

1. Sustainability Impacts on Business and Humanity
2. New and Emerging Threats to Governance and Boards
3. Impact of Business and Human Rights on Brand and Reputation
4. Key Policy Considerations in The New World Order

3. Speakers and Panelists:

• Tan Sri Dr Lim Wee Chai, Founder and Executive Chairman of Top Glove Corporation Bhd
• Lim Cheong Guan, Managing Director of Top Glove Corporation Bhd
• Mohamed Prasad Hanif, Secretary General of ADFIM
• Sharmila Sekarajasekaran, Chair Board Sustainability Committee of Top Glove Corporation Bhd
• Arshad Mohamed Ismail, President & CEO of EXIM Bank Malaysia
• Tan Sri Shahril Ridza Ridzuan, Chairman of Axiata Group Berhad
• YM Tunku Alizakri bin Raja Muhammad Alias, Chairman of Penjana Kapital
• Datuk Wira Shahul Hameed Dawood, CEO of HRD Corp
• Datin Seri Sunita Rajakumar, Chairperson of Climate Governance Malaysia (CGM)
• Professor Dr Ong Kian Ming, Director of the Philosophy Politics & Economics (PPE) Programme at Taylor’s University
• Dato' Mohd Aizuddin, CEO at Yayasan Prihatin Nasional
• Luanne Sieh, Group Chief Sustainability Officer of CIMB Group
• Faroze Nadar, Executive Director of UNGCMYB
• Ramana Rajalingam, Director at Managing Director's Office at Khazanah Nasional Bhd
• Pushpan Murugiah, CEO of C4 Centre
• Michele Kythe Lim, President & CEO of Institute of Corporate Directors Malaysia (ICDM)
• Gladys Chua, CEO of RAM Sustainability Sdn Bhd
• Khadijah Iskandar, Business Consultant & CEO of Restu Efektif Sdn Bhd
• Tan Zhi Ying, Director of Member Relations at UNGCMYB

The webinar is free and open to all those interested in subject matter discourse. For further information on the webinar, please contact Top Glove’s Sustainability Manager, Ms. Suriyani Putri Ramlee at  [email protected] or refer to the enclosed brochure. To register as a participant, please visit http://tinyurl.com/adfimtopglovewebinar. 

For more information about Top Glove’s commitment and ongoing efforts towards forging a sustainable future, please visit https://www.topglove.com/sustainability

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About Top Glove Corporation Bhd

Top Glove Corporation Bhd is listed on the Bursa Malaysia Stock Exchange Main Board and Singapore Exchange Main Board.  It is also one of the component stocks of the FBM Top 100 Index, FBM Emas Index, FBM Hijrah Syariah Index, FBM Emas Syariah Index, and the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) for Emerging Markets.  Top Glove is currently the world’s largest manufacturer of gloves with an established corporate culture and good business direction of producing consistently high quality, cost efficient gloves. Top Glove has over 2,000 customers worldwide and exports to more than 195 countries.

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