Rex Cares presents a sustainable and holistic approach towards all of Rex Group’s corporate responsibility initiatives. Being a responsible corporate citizen and giving back to society has been ingrained in the Group since our formation, especially by providing basic essentials which are nourishment and care for the underprivileged and needy.
In 2018, we formed a Sustainability Working Group in our existing governance structure. This is a step forward as we acknowledge that businesses play a vital role in effective sustainable change. Through this measure, four Sustainability Pillars (environment, community, employees and supplier) were established to ensure that while running the business effectively, we are also committed to contribute to the larger community. In addition, we are committed to transparency and accountability through responsible reporting.
ENVIRONMENT
Sustainable manufacturing is key to minimising waste and reducing the negative environmental impacts. We take seriously the need to create and manufacture our products through economically and environmentally sound processes. Accordingly, we have taken the necessary approach through proper effluent and waste management, as well as reducing energy consumption.
Effective Effluent and Waste Management
As food product manufacturing generally produces significant amount of materials which would potentially end up as wastewater, we have taken measures to reduce the effluent discharge. The effluent discharge is treated through the wastewater treatment plant before being released, with continuous upgrades made to increase the wastewater treatment. We also engage with an accredited laboratory for routine monitoring and reporting to ensure that the wastewater discharged is within the Department of Environment’s standards.
Towards Clean and Green Energy
Renewable energy is most effective in reducing energy consumption and keeping the environment clean. In 2019, we retrofitted our Bukit Minyak production facility to natural gas. It is hard to notice that gas is cleaner and sludge free, resulting in reduced carbon footprint. Being directly piped-in, gas is better insulated, stable against supply disruptions and extends the lifespan of the boiler and chimney.
COMMUNITY
Love Rex
‘Love Rex’ is a support fund that acquires its funding from the sales of selected Rex products. We make it easy for consumers to identify these selected products through a ‘Love Rex’ emblem encrypted on the packaging. When consumers purchase these products, they will automatically contribute a part of the purchase to aid the underprivileged in our society.
Rex Feeds the Homeless
Answering to our call as a responsible food and beverage producer, we have taken steps to provide to the nourishment needs of homeless persons. In feeding the homeless, we identify areas that require the most outreach and include our employees, college students and ‘Mamak’ restaurant owners to prepare wholesome food and distribute these in the heart of Kuala Lumpur every fortnight. Through this, we believe it will also inculcate a caring culture, especially among the young.
Rex Feeds Homes
‘Rex Feeds Homes’ is a vital initiative in providing our selected food and beverage products to charitable homes. We identify registered charitable homes that do not receive adequate support and ensure that they not only benefit through the food and beverage that we provide, but also for each and every person in these homes to attain the value of this initiative. Throughout 2021, we continue to support seven homes for the underprivileged in the Klang Valley, including My Skills Foundation, Open Hands and Rumah Kasih. Besides this, over 1,500 needy families in Kedah, Pahang, Kelantan, Terengganu, Sarawak and Sabah were provided food baskets to help them tide over the Covid 19 Pandemic. We are also working hand-in-hand with the Yayasan Kebajikan Negara to provide food baskets to over 30,000 families across the country.
EMPLOYEES
Our employees are the heart of our company and thus, we emphasise a safe and healthy environment for their well-being. We also believe in nurturing the growth and development of our employees through employee engagement, which is equally important to create a vibrant and sustainable business environment.
Emphasising Workplace Safety & Health
Workplace safety, health and well-being of our employees are the foundation of our success. By forming a Safety and Health Committee, we ensure that the Occupational Safety and Health Act (“OSHA”) 1994 and Factories and Machinery Act (“FAM”) 1997 are observed accordingly. Trainings on quality, safety and health are conducted to ensure that employees from all levels are well aware of their significance and realise the importance of safety and health. The compliance of health and safety benefits employees, purchasers, investors as well as the general public in the form of quality products and environment friendly practices which do not harm the public environment.
Human Resource Management
Being one of the core components of our Group, human resources is vital in employee engagement while it is also equally important to recruit and retain high calibre employees that add value to the Company. We are committed in nurturing a diverse, competent and dedicated talent pool by providing routine staff training and development. This encourages career development and enhances the performance of our employees, which are relevant to their current or future job functions.
SUPPLIER
Bringing safe and quality food products to every home is extremely important to us.
Product Quality and Safety Assurance
Our products are halal certified and attained the Halal MS 1500:2009 certification. We continuously monitor and maintain a quality standard on our products to ensure that it is safe for consumption – adhering to various food standards and regulations such as Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (“HACCP”), Makanan Selamat Tanggungjawab Industri (“MeSTI”) and Good Manufacturing Practice (“GMP”) certifications. Our dedicated Quality Assurance department and Halal Compliance Committee clearly define the levels of responsibility, authority and appropriate reporting procedures to ensure our Group’s product quality and safety.
