ESG
Driving sustainable growth through strong ESG principles and practices.
Our Commitments
As a socially conscious developer, our business model recognises the importance of the sustainability spectrum. We provide affordable housing for the Bottom 40 percent (“B40”) and Middle 40 percent (“M40”) market segments, while embracing quality and innovation based on ESG principles.
We continue to progress on our sustainability journey by embedding Environmental, Social, and Governance (“ESG”) practices across all aspects of our business operations.
Environmental
Lagenda is committed to embedding resource stewardship, environmental preservation, and reducing our ecological footprint as integral parts of our business model and operations, driving continuous progress toward a more sustainable future.
Social
Creating a positive impact wherever we operate is a priority. We uphold human rights, promote well-being among employees, partners, and communities, and focus on value creation for all stakeholders, embedding social responsibility at the core of our ethos.
Governance
Strong governance and integrity are the foundation of Lagenda’s business. Upholding good ethics and sound governance practices helps reduce risks, build trust, and enhance our credibility and brand value.
Our Commitments to Global and National Sustainability Agenda
In support of the global sustainable development agenda set by the United Nations and the government of Malaysia, we have aligned our ESG initiatives with 14 of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals as well as the relevant deliverables on Affordable Housing under the 12th Malaysia Plan.
Distributed food aid to urban poor
Provided access to nutritious food, addressing hunger and malnutrition, and distributed Bubur Lambuk to residents and those in need.
• Provided employees with health insurance and medical benefits
• Provided public park infrastructure for recreation of residents
• Provided health and safety training to our staffs through OHS policies and procedures
Employees are encouraged
to engage in continuous learning through training programmes
• Non-discriminatory in employment and equal opportunity for all
• Recorded 50% female representation in the workforce
Installed more than 5,800 rainwater harvesting system
• Invested in and installed energy efficient lighting system
• To install 1,000 residential solar photovoltaics (“PV”) systems across our three (3) township projects
• Practiced equal opportunity employment
• Provided employees with safe and secure workplace
• Created job opportunities
Donating to promote equitable access to education and healthcare.
• Provide over 30,000 affordable homes since 2016
• Community Engagement Activities
• Planted more than 29,000 of trees
• Employed 100% local procurement
• Reduced amount of landfill
waste through prefabrication of materials
Implementing renewable energy solutions and promoting sustainable practices to combat climate change.
Protecting marine ecosystems, reducing pollution through participation in beach clean-up and recycling initiatives.
• Zero environmental related non –compliance
• Planted more than 29,000 of trees
• Adopted 5 policies to bolster environmental and social stewardship
• Recorded zero incidence of corruption
Our Sustainability Governance Structure
At Lagenda, strong governance and visionary leadership are the cornerstones of our commitment to driving responsible, long-term growth. Sustainability is embedded within our organisation through a top-down approach, aligned with the Malaysian Code on Corporate Governance and guided by industry best practices.
The Board Sustainability Committee is anchored in setting the strategic direction, while our Sustainability Working Committee ensures the integration of sustainability initiatives across all areas of our operations, driving the tangible realisation of our sustainability goals.
Ensuring high-level strategic direction, compliance, and sustainability performance are aligned with the company’s objectives and stakeholder interests.
The Board Sustainability Committee supports the Board of Directors in overseeing the sustainability strategy, encompassing the Economic, Environment and Social aspects and the integration of Sustainability Risks and Opportunities, including managing stakeholders’ expectations and ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
The Sustainability Working Committee leads the development and execution of Lagenda’s sustainability strategy, including overseeing the implementation of related policies, strategies, disclosures, initiatives, and targets.
The Committee serves as a vital link between leadership and operational teams, ensuring alignment and effective execution of sustainability efforts. It also collaborates with a cross-functional working group comprising representatives from all departments, directly linking performance to the achievement of sustainability goals.
Sustainability Governance Policies
Certification and Recognitions
Certifications and recognitions received in partnership with key industry bodies and stakeholders, reflect our commitment to sustainability.
These milestones not only strengthen our credibility but also affirm our role in shaping a more responsible and impactful property development landscape.
Sustainability Highlights
Meaningful sustainability efforts are key to reducing our environmental impact while delivering lasting value to our stakeholders. By embedding responsible practices throughout our operations, we’re committed to environmental care and social responsibility.
Explore some of the core sustainability initiatives that showcase our dedication to building a greener, more sustainable future.
Global Safety Day
In conjunction with Global Safety Day, we celebrate the achievement of 2 million man-hours without a lost time injury at the BBSAP project site.
This milestone reflects our unwavering commitment to safety, with zero work-related fatalities and no recordable injuries reported by contractors over three consecutive years (2022, 2023, and 2024). Lost-time incident rates for site employees were also zero cases across FY2022, FY2023, and FY2024.
Participation in Earth Hour 2024
We participated in Earth Hour 2024 on 23 March by switching off non-essential lights and appliances from 8:30pm to 9:30pm.
This initiative underscores our commitment to environmental stewardship and climate action. To encourage participation, we shared an internal poster inviting employees to join remotely. Our efforts were recognised in the WWF Thank You Report.
5R's Campaign
Since 2022, our Group-wide 5R’s Campaign has promoted recycling and upcycling, supported by fabric bins across our townships and offices. In 2025, we expanded the initiative through a partnership with Trash4Cash, reinforcing our commitment to reduce and avoid waste. Moving forward, we will continue to encourage greater participation to divert more waste from landfills.
5R’s Performance: Waste Diverted from Landfills
2023: 3.5 tonnes
2024: 2.5 tonnes
2025 (as of Sept): 1.3 tonnes
Mangrove Planting Programme
A total of 24 participants from Lagenda and their families joined Persatuan Aktivis Sahabat Alam (KUASA) in a mangrove planting initiative at Changkat Keruing, Perak. Nearly 700 mangrove saplings were planted to help restore coastal ecosystems.
This collaboration strengthens our sustainability efforts and highlights the importance of environmental stewardship and community involvement in climate resilience..
Pangkor Green Project: Pangkor Conservation Day
In line with our environmental goals, we participated in Pulau Pangkor Conservation Day at Teluk Giam, Pulau Pangkor. The initiative included tree planting and beach cleaning activities, such as kayak and diving cleanups.
It aimed to raise environmental awareness and highlight the importance of protecting local ecosystems, including marine life, coastal areas, and native biodiversity.
Rainwater Harvesting
We have installed more than 5,800 rainwater harvesting systems at individual units to promote water efficiency and reduce reliance on treated water.
This initiative supports our broader sustainability efforts by encouraging responsible water use at the community level, contributing to long-term resource conservation and a significant reduction in overall water consumption.
Employee Engagement Programme
We organised a variety of employee engagement activities throughout the year, including departmental domestic travel, team-building sessions, sports events, festive celebrations, and other initiatives.
These activities were designed to foster stronger workplace relationships, encourage collaboration, and promote a healthy, positive work culture across the organisation, supporting overall employee well-being and team spirit.
Community Garden
We have launched the Community Garden Project in collaboration with Majlis Perbandaran Manjung and the Department of Agriculture Perak (Jabatan Pertanian Perak).
This initiative is aimed at promoting food security and fostering environmental stewardship within the local community. By encouraging sustainable practices and active participation, the project seeks to strengthen community engagement and support long-term environmental awareness.
Sustainability Day
In conjunction with World Sustainability Day, we partnered with Ipoh Refill to host a talk on Zero Waste Living, highlighting simple ways to reduce daily waste.
The event also included hands-on recycling activities. A total of 180kg of materials, including e-waste, and 100kg of used cooking oil were successfully collected and diverted from landfill.
