OUR CONTRIBUTION TO GLOBAL GOALS ST Engineering is a participant of the UNGC, supports its Ten Principles and is committed to advancing the broader goals of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs). References on the practical actions taken to implement the UNGC principles, in each of the four issue areas (human rights, labour, environment and anti-corruption) can be found in the UNGC index pages. We affirm our support of all 17 UN SDGs and identified six goals where the Group has more contributions in terms of our internal practices, and in the products and services that we offer to our customers. Why is it more relevant How we contribute UN SDGs We provide meaningful and sustainable jobs, and contribute to the economic growth of the communities where we operate. • Creation of gainful employment wherever we operate • Generation of business opportunities for local institutions and Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) • Payment of government taxes and levies • Enhancement of local communities’ well-being through corporate community contributions We enable our customers and support industry ecosystems in building resilience and fostering innovation. • Provision of products and services that help build and maintain the resilience of infrastructure, including critical infrastructure at the city and national levels • Partner with local and global companies to create value and strengthen the industries that we participate in • Incorporation of sustainability as part of our strong innovation culture We harness technology and innovation to enable cities and communities to be more secure and sustainable. • Smart mobility to reduce congestion and increase productivity • Smart environment solutions to reduce GHG emissions • Robust digital platforms enabling secure and time-sensitive communication, and enhancing city and building management • Cybersecurity and physical security solutions We stay lean and minimise the environmental impact of our operations, and are committed to enabling the circular economy. • Offer a wide range of conversion solutions, including for aircraft, ships and vehicles, that can extend the life of valuable assets • Responsible production through upfront sustainable design considerations, and strict adherence to industrial standards and regulatory requirements • Responsible consumption through responsible procurement and lean operations backed by a strong continuous improvement and innovation culture We play our part to help address the global challenges of climate change. • Development of greener products and services • Reduction of GHG emissions • Reduction of water consumption • Reduction of waste through Reduce, Reuse and Recycle initiatives We have a strong heritage in public security and have zero tolerance for unethical behaviour. • Development of products and services to help maintain peace, public security and safety • Maintenance of a strong Code of Business Conduct and Ethics • Engagement with suppliers on our Supplier Code of Conduct OVERVIEW OUR SUSTAINABILITY APPROACH ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENTAL SOCIAL GOVERNANCE INDEX 11
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