HDB Annual Report 2020/2021

Business and Ethical Conduct HDB sta are obliged to comply with practices that reflect the highest standards of behaviour and professionalism. These include safeguarding o cial information under the O cial Secrets Act (Cap 213), and abiding by the HDB Code of Conduct, and Conduct and Discipline Rules. Block Leave Policy To complement HDB’s existing risk management practices and align our internal control measures with industry practice as well as to promote work-life integration, HDB sta who perform job functions that are prone to fraud are subject to Mandatory Block Leave (MBL) of five consecutive working days per calendar year. HDB, the leading property developer and owner in Singapore, is committed to be the leader in environmental management. In line with our shared value to care for the environment, we shall: COMPLY with all applicable environmental laws, regulations and other relevant requirements. COMMIT to prevent pollution by • Promoting conservation of energy and e cient use of resources in policy formulation, planning, development, management and maintenance of public housing and commercial buildings • Considering environmental requirements in land use and procurement of goods and services and • Reducing, re-using or recycling materials and wastes wherever possible. CONTINUALLY improve our environmental performance by setting and reviewing environmental objectives and targets. COMMUNICATE with and educate all persons working for or on behalf of HDB, business partners, customers and the public to achieve our environmental goals. Dissemination of Public Information HDB’s audited annual financial statements are available at the HDB InfoWEB and the Singapore Exchange (SGX) website. The HDB InfoWEB also contains corporate information such as Annual Reports, latest developments, and press releases. 48 HDB ANNUAL REPORT 2020/21 ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY