Dunia Finance (dunia) has published its first corporate sustainability report, in line with its focus on building a robust best practice and corporate governance environment. Since its inception in September 2008, dunia adopted sustainability in the heart of its business, as part of its belief in being a good corporate citizen.

To achieve this objective, dunia took a long-term strategic view of its business and markets. It undertook a strategy that drives its sustainability framework, helping it focus on the core areas to run a sustainable business and fulfill its responsibilities toward all its stakeholders.

Themed "Saving the future," dunia’s sustainability report followed a "triple bottom line" concept that measures profits but also the organizational impact on people and the planet. The basis of this approach is that all companies are responsible to all their stakeholders — not just the shareholders but everyone the company deals with and has an impact on.

Opening with its values to enrich, enable and empower, dunia’s report goes on to describe its social, economic and environmental initiatives. Since many of these initiatives were started almost at the onset of dunia’s operations five years ago, the report also highlights the fruits that dunia’s initiatives have borne in the recent past.

Rajeev Kakar, MD & CEO, dunia, said: At dunia, we are truly committed to sustainability. We have built a strong and resilient business, which is focused on protecting the environment, empowering people, enabling success and enriching lives. We want this company to continue making a difference to the people and communities we serve.”

The report, which was prepared based on the comprehensive G4 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines and Implementation Manual, outlined the various programs and initiatives that dunia runs, including its approach to empowering, educating and nurturing talent within the organization and supporting the development of individuals in their communities.