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21 About Strategy and Governance Our People Our Business Our Outcome AppendixBoard of DirectorsOversight role for sustainability mattersImplementation ReportingExecutive CommitteeSustainability CommitteeSustainability organization of Business Units and FunctionsHumanResourcesBusiness Unit HealthcareSupply Chain ManagementChair: Group SustainabilityBusiness Unit Consumer GoodsBusiness Unit Performance MaterialsGovernance, Risk and ComplianceBusiness Unit TechnologyInvestor &Media RelationsFor more information on DKSH%u2019s governance structures, please see the Corporate Governance chapter in the Annual Report 2023. %u2023 GRI 2-9, GRI 2-12, GRI 2-13, GRI 2-16, GRI 2-24 Championing Sustainability in our Supply Chain Management Function In 2023, we launched a Sustainability Champion program. All nominated Sustainability Champions from the Supply Chain Management (SCM) Function had their knowledge of sustainability and understanding of the market assessed to identify training needs. In March 2023, we launched our first SCM Sustainability Champions Onboarding process. As part of this process, Sustainability Champions learned about our three sustainability priorities related to supply chain management: conducting local roadmap initiatives, promoting sustainable procurement, and reducing our carbon footprint. The Sustainability Champions then met every two months to share progress.We also supported our Sustainability Champions by creating and launching the Group SCM Sustainability 101 Training program to further their understanding of %u2018Sustainability%u2019s Impact on Business and Lives%u2019, the %u2018Leading by Example%u2019 ethos. To date, we have successfully completed the program in six markets, including our top five markets, with more than 150 participants at the supervisor level and higher completing training. As we work to support larger workforces in markets such as Thailand, we have expanded training to include a trainthe-trainer approach. Both Vietnam and Hong Kong have received recognition with two and three external local awards, respectively. In Hong Kong, we were honored with three UN SDG Hong Kong Achievement Awards 2023: the Sustainable Organization Gold Award, the Recognized Project Award for DKSH%u2019s Paperless Revolution in Warehouse Operation, and the DKSH Fantree Academy recognition, making us an Employer of Choice. Furthermore, we have established a bi-monthly reporting mechanism that updates the management team for the Supply Chain Management Function on the dedicated efforts made by our champions, who have taken on extra roles and responsibilities in driving these initiatives. %u201cOur Sustainability Champions play a vital role in embedding sustainability within the Supply Chain Management Function. We ensure their success by equipping them with the necessary information and training to truly make a difference. The tangible outcomes are evident as our teams garner recognition for their sustainability initiatives across diverse markets.%u201dRoszy James, Director, Group Supply Chain Management Sustainability