MEMBERSHIPS AND ASSOCIATIONS Our commitment to sustainability extends beyond our business. By actively participating in various industry, national, and global associations, we contribute to initiatives that drive sustainable value on a broader scale. These involvements also provide us with access to valuable resources such as best practices, strategic partnerships, and other opportunities to enhance our sustainability efforts. NOMURA Global Shariah Sustainable Equity Fund • A qualified SRI fund that is aligned with the UNSDGs. • Enables investment in Shariah-compliant businesses and/or Islamic collective investment schemes that provide a positive impact on the sustainable development of society. Syarikat Takaful Malaysia Keluarga Berhad (STMKB) Takaful MyPrime Cover • A comprehensive Takaful protection plan with a savings element. • Covers critical illnesses, personal accidents, and hospital cash benefit, at an affordable price for the mass market. • 5% of regular contributions are donated as sadaqa with no wakalah or commission charges. BIMB-Arabesque Global Shariah-ESG AI Technology Fund (launched 2021) • A Shariah-compliant equity growth fund which aims to provide investment return to investors through investment in Shariah-compliant global equity with a focus on technology sector. • The Fund may also invest in Islamic CIS with equities underlying which are compliant with the principles of the United Nation Global Compact (UNGC) or ESG that is in line with the Fund’s investment objective. BIMB-Arabesque Global Shariah Sustainable Equity Fund (launched 2021) • An Islamic unit trust fund (feeder fund) seeks to achieve medium to long term capital appreciation. • Is a qualified sustainable and responsible investment (SRI) fund under the SC Guidelines on Sustainable and Responsible Investment Funds. • The Fund integrates environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations in its capital allocation process and employs screening for Shariah-compliance and alignment with United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) principles, in its universe construction process. BIMB Invest Makmur MyWakaf Fund (launched 2021) • Fund is primarily suitable for investors seeking income over medium to long-term period; with moderate to high risk tolerance; with medium to long-term investment horizon; and who are contributing part of their investment return towards Wakaf. • The Fund will maintain at least two-thirds (2/3) of its NAV in UNGC or ESG-compliant investments at all times. • Building on the success of ISIA 1.0, GIB launched ISIA 2.0 in July 2024 to drive impactful investments in UNSDGaligned financing assets, successfully closing the fund at RM661 million. • Our Sukuk issuance with a positive ESG impact grew to RM13.1 billion in sustainability-linked transactions, accounting for 80% of our total issuance of RM16.4 billion. • Total Assets Under Management (AUM) for Shariah-SRI funds reached RM496.5 million, accounting for 49.2% of total AUM, and continue to show strong growth. • We grew our ESG research capabilities by integrating thematic ESG reports into our stock research coverage • GIB is preparing to introduce a specialised solution tailored for SMEs and mid-tier companies, aimed at supporting their transition towards a low-carbon economy. Group Institutional Banking (GIB) Wealth Management Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad ◆ Integrated Annual Report 2024 112 Sustainability Statement
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