Approach and Strategy
Sustainability Strategies
Sustainability is a core strategic priority at AWC, embedded into the Company's business strategy, investment decisions, and operations to create long-term value, strengthen business resilience, and support responsible growth. Guided by its mission of "Building Better Future For All," AWC integrates environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations across its real estate and hospitality portfolio.
The 3BETTERs Framework translates AWC's sustainability strategy into action. Developed based on the Company's material sustainability topics and aligned with stakeholder expectations and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs), the framework provides a structured approach to managing sustainability-related impacts, risks, and opportunities while creating shared value for people, the environment, and society.
BETTER PLANET
Focuses on environmental stewardship and climate resilience, guiding the management natural resources, environmental impacts.
BETTER PEOPLE
Focuses on creating positive outcomes for people across the value chain through inclusive workplaces, respect for human rights, and community engagement.
BETTER PROSPERITY
Focuses on responsible economic growth through strong corporate governance, ethical business conduct, transparency, and effective risk management.
Sustainability Governance Structure
AWC has established a clear and comprehensive sustainability governance structure across all levels of the organization to integrate sustainability and climate-related considerations into corporate strategy, risk management, and business operations. Defined roles and responsibilities are assigned from the Board of Directors to management and operational levels, ensuring effective oversight and implementation in support of long-term value creation and responsible growth.
| Governance Structure | Material Topics | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Better Planet | Better People | Better Prosperity | |||||||||||
| Climate Strategy | Circularity | Water Stewardship | Biodiversity | Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) | Health, Safety and Wellbeing | Community & Social Integration | Human Rights | Sustainable Economic Growth | Sustainable Supply Chain | Corporate Governance | Innovation and Technology | ||
| Board of Directors and Committees | Board of Directors | ||||||||||||
| Corporate Governance and Sustainability Committee | |||||||||||||
| Audit Committee | |||||||||||||
| Nomination and Remuneration Committee | |||||||||||||
| Risk Management Committee | |||||||||||||
| Management Committee | |||||||||||||
| Steering Committee | Human Resources Management Committee | ||||||||||||
| IT Steering Committee | |||||||||||||
| Occupational Health and Safety Committees | |||||||||||||
| Executive Management Person | Chief Executive Officer and President (CEO and President) | ||||||||||||
| Chief Hospitality Group Officer (CHO) | |||||||||||||
| Chief Commercial Business Officer (CCBO) | |||||||||||||
| Chief Investment Officer (CIO) | |||||||||||||
| Chief Financial Officer (CFO) | |||||||||||||
| Chief Project Development Officer (CPD) | |||||||||||||
| Chief Corporate Officer (CCO) | |||||||||||||
| Chief People Officer (CPO) | |||||||||||||
| Chief Strategic Communication and Sustainability Officer (CST) | |||||||||||||
Governance & Responsible Business Conduct
Strong governance is the foundation of AWC's sustainability strategy and long-term value creation. Guided by integrity, transparency, accountability, and regulatory compliance, AWC integrates responsible business practices into strategic decision-making, risk management, and day-to-day operations. Through effective oversight by the Board of Directors and management, the Company ensures that sustainability principles are embedded across all business activities while maintaining the trust of investors, customers, employees, business partners, and other stakeholders.
As part of this commitment, AWC adopts a responsible approach to tax governance, conducting its tax affairs in accordance with applicable laws and regulations while ensuring that tax decisions reflect genuine commercial activities and support sustainable economic growth. This approach reinforces AWC's commitment to ethical business conduct, sound corporate governance, and long-term sustainable prosperity.