Our primary direct impacts lie in the waste we produce, energy we consume and our greenhouse gas footprint. We address each of these areas and outline our approach to managing them with the objectives outlined below:

1. Waste
   • Streamline procedures and processes to increase efficiency and reduce the consumption of day-to-day operational inputs such as paper and electronic equipment. Examine the feasibility of paperless systems and their incorporation within operational processes.
   • Minimize our waste footprint by recycling and reusing materials where possible.
   • Extend life expectancy of existing office equipment to minimize their premature disposal and reduce waste.
   • Increase the number of products sourced from recycled or sustainable forest sources.
2. Energy Reduction
   • Increase the usage of innovative and energy efficient technology in our operations to reduce energy consumption arising from our day-to-day operations. For example, further the use of video conferencing technology to minimize the need for business travel.
   • Track and monitor the use of energy across our operations.
3. Emissions
   • Reduce, where feasible, the production of air pollutants, greenhouse gases and other ozone depleting emissions within our operations.
   • Since our emissions are produced as a result of our energy consumption and business travel, our attempts to reduce our energy consumption and travel, as mentioned above, will have a direct correlation to our carbon footprint.

Managing our indirect impact

We are also aware of the indirect impact arising from our ability to influence environmental performance within our value chain and in our investments, ultimately contributing toward the goal of creating a low carbon and environmentally conscious economy. Actions we take include:

• Considering ESG factors in our investments. We aim to mitigate the environmental impact arising from our current buildings during daily operations, including when subsequent renovations or refurbishments are made.
• Influencing our suppliers by raising awareness on environmental issues, eco-friendly practices and professional environmental.
• Going forward, we aim to further embed sustainable considerations and account for climate change impacts in our business activities, conducting research as required. We will also continue to further our efforts at providing insurance solutions which promote environmentally friendly practices while underwriting risks in ways that incorporate sustainable considerations and account for climate change impacts.

Monitoring and review

To ensure the effective implementation of this policy, the Managing Director, with the support of the Management Team, will coordinate these efforts and track the progress of various environmental initiatives. The Management Team will be responsible for conducting any training as required.

We endeavor to report on our environmental performance in a manner which is transparent and accountable. This policy is available to our employees via internal channels.

This Environmental Policy shall be reviewed annually or as required to ensure its relevance and effectiveness, including with respect to any charters or policies that Goldstar may choose to sign or adhere to.