HOW WE CREATE VALUE
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As a corporate citizen, CNS group is mindful of its responsibility for the impacts of its activities on the society and the environment. The group aims to align its corporate behaviour to deeds that contribute to sustainable development, including health and the welfare of society.
Through its corporate social responsibility initiatives, CNS group aspires to improve the quality of life for the communities it serves, to be an equal-opportunity employer upholding gender equality at work, and to promote diversity at the workplace. The group provides educational scholarships to needy students, supports the work of churches and care centres, and acts responsibly for the environmental impacts of our businesses.
CNS Principles of Social Responsibility
Like every other endeavour, CSR at CNS is guided by a set of core values dubbed the ‘5Cs’ that lead us towards achieving our vision.
Inherent in each core value is our commitment to be ethical, truthful and dependable which serves as a guide to making good decisions and conducting business ethically. Every year, we work closely with our communities and other bodies to organize various CSR initiatives to support a host of charitable, social causes. Through these mutually-beneficial partnerships or collaboration, our people also stand to gain fresh perspectives while developing leadership skills and teamwork.
CHARACTER
We uphold integrity, which guides our words and actions
Our people uphold strong moral and ethical principles that transform our work and conduct with others.
COLLABORATION
We foster teamwork, internally and with the community
Transformation must be undertaken as a team as ‘no man is an island’. Thus, we foster collaborative & mutually-supportive environments.
CREATIVITY
We are unconventional and innovative
Supported with other core values, we transform ideas across imaginary boundaries to be boundlessly inventive and feasible for greater results.
COMMUNICATION
We engage in open and honest discourse, respectfully
Active discussions and exchange of ideas engender transformation of ordinary ideas into extraordinary ones.
CRITICAL THINKING
We challenge the norm, analytically and knowledgeably
We continuously transform the status quo by challenging ourselves to seek better ways of doing things.
Sustaining Long-Term CSR
CSR efforts are only sustainable if it is ingrained into the very fibre of the business company’s business model and form a fundamental feature of its practice, philosophy and plans.
People
We focus on attracting, retaining and developing talented people who ultimately determine our success. We also consistently recognize the vital contribution of our staff; while fostering a workplace culture that promotes innovation, teamwork, health and wellness
Quality
CNS aims to be an service provider that is trusted for its quality. Hence, the “Balance Scorecard” approach; led by the four main perspectives of Financial, Customer Satisfaction, Internal Process, and Learning & Growth, has been adopted. At the same time, strategic partnerships with NGOs, foreign universities and large corporations such as Sunway Group allow us to foster long-term relationships.
Environment
We are committed to minimizing our environmental footprint by adopting relevant policies. Creating safe and conducive environments is always a priority, as we constantly ensure that all our buildings and learning materials are safety compliant.
Our CSR Approach
We believe that CNS is ideally suited to tap into its wealth of experience and resources to serve the needs of local communities especially in the area of ’Child and Youth Development’.
Education
With education being a primary indicator of a country’s social status and progress, it is vital for us to continue providing precious opportunities to all and to make quality education accessible and affordable for everyone.
Essential Skills & Values for Leadership
To invest in the future of our children by empowering them with essential skills and character values that help realize their true potential.
Basic Needs & Educational Rights
Our objective is to help the needy and underprivileged in obtaining basic needs and access to education.
Family Bonding & Community Ties
A vibrant community begins with strong, collective family units. We strive to inculcate embracing bonds of relationships between child, family and community.
