# Environment

# Reducing Waste

Waste is a by-product of our manufacturing processes. Our approach is to reduce, reuse and recycle waste where possible. Metal waste, aluminium, wood and general waste constitute the primary types of waste from our operations. Metal accounts for more than half of our total waste. We sell metal waste as scrap for recycling by other users. In FY2019, metal waste accounted for 65% of our total non-hazardous waste followed by general waste of 23%.

Our policy is to dispose waste through licensed waste management contractors for recycling or safe disposal in accordance with local regulations.

# Complying with Laws

We are committed to complying with the applicable environmental regulations. There were no incidents of non-compliance against environmental laws or regulations in the reported periods.

Non-hazardous Waste (tonnes)

As a responsible corporate citizen, our business philosophy is centered on an unwavering commitment to improve the economic, environmental and social well-being of our stakeholders.

<table><tr><td>Anti-Corruption</td><td>Our policy requires zero-tolerance towards bribery and corruption. There were 
no known incidents of corruption in the reported period.</td></tr><tr><td>Whistle-Blowing Policy</td><td>Our Whistle-Blowing Policy aims at maintaining a hihg standard of corporate 
governance; providing a channel of communication for employees to report 
fraudulent practices; and guides employees on actions to address their concerns 
on suspicions of fraudulent activities. The policy also provides the process for 
investigation and management reporting. This policy deals with: 
•	 Conflicts of interest: An emlpoyee or officer should always act in the best interest
of the Group. A “conflict of interest” occurs when an individual’s personal interests
interferes or appears to interfere with the interests of the Group.
•	 Taking advantage of corporate opportunities: Emlpoyees and directors are
prohibited from taking advantage of corporate property, information, or position,
or opportunities arising from these, for personal gains or to compete with the
Group.
•	 Confidentiality: Emlpoyees and directors must maintain the confidentiality of
information entrusted to them by the Group or its customers, except when
disclosure is authorised or legally mandated.
•	 Fair dealing: Each emloyee and director should endeavour to deal fairly with thpe
G’rous customers, sulppiers, competitors and emlhpoNpyees. one sould take unfair
advantahge of anhyone throug disonesty, misrepresentation of material facts or
any other unfair practice.
’•	 Protection and proper use of the Groups assets: All emlpodl
yees an officers shoud’protect the Groups assets and ensure their efficient use for legitimate business
purposes.
•	 Comlpiance with laws, rules and regulations (including insider trading laws): We
activelly promote compiance with laws, rules and regulations, including insider
trading laws. Insider trading is both unethical and illegal.
•	 Unethical behaviour: We actively promote ethical behaviour and encourage
emlpoyees to report any misconduct in this regard.</td></tr><tr><td>Regulatory Compliance</td><td>GDS is committed to conducting its business activities in a lawful manner. We 
have implemented measures to stay updated about the regulations that apply to 
our business to ensure compliance. 
There were no known incidents of non-compliance with socio-economic laws or 
regulations in the reported period.</td></tr></table>