IHH Gets Thumbs Up For ESG Efforts
IHH Gets Thumbs Up For ESG Efforts
IHH Healthcare Berhad (IHH) demonstrated its commitment to sustainability efforts, according to reports by Kenanga Investment Bank (Kenanga). The healthcare giant unveiled its "Care. For Good" initiative, which is integral to its sustainable growth, focusing on patients, people, the public, and the planet, forming the backbone of its Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) roadmap.
根据肯南加投资银行(Kenanga)的报告,IHH Healthcare Berhad(IHH)表现出了对可持续发展工作的承诺。这家医疗巨头推出了 “Care.For Good” 计划是其可持续增长不可或缺的一部分,重点关注患者、人们、公众和地球,构成了其环境、社会和治理(ESG)路线图的支柱。
Kenanga maintained its OUTPERFORM rating on IHH, reaffirming a target price of RM7.00. The bank cited IHH's dedication to sustainability and the positive outlook from its recent ESG dialogue as key factors in its assessment.
Kenanga维持其对IHH的跑赢大盘评级,重申目标价为7.00令吉。该银行指出,IHH对可持续发展的承诺以及最近ESG对话的积极前景是其评估的关键因素。
IHH has implemented several initiatives under its "Care. For Good" aspiration, including the Value-Driven Outcomes (VDO) programmes to improve patient care and cost efficiency. The healthcare provider aims to achieve 90% of VDO at or above international benchmarks for 226 indicators across 8 VDO procedures by 2025, reflecting its focus on patient empowerment and clinical performance.
IHH在其 “护理” 下实施了多项举措。For Good” 愿望,包括旨在改善患者护理和成本效率的价值驱动成果(VDO)计划。该医疗保健提供商的目标是到2025年在8项VDO手术中实现226项指标的90%的VDO达到或高于国际基准,这反映了其对患者赋权和临床表现的关注。
In the People pillar, IHH is striving to become the employer of choice in private healthcare by 2025, with initiatives to achieve equal gender representation in leadership roles and support employee well-being. These efforts are reinforced by structured initiatives at various organisational levels, data analytics to address system gaps, and specialised mentoring support for new nurses.
在人才支柱方面,IHH努力到2025年成为私人医疗保健领域的首选雇主,并采取举措实现领导职位的性别代表性平等,支持员工的福祉。各组织层面的结构化举措、填补系统差距的数据分析以及对新护士的专业指导支持进一步加强了这些努力。
IHH's Public pillar includes the Antimicrobial Stewardship Programme (AMS) to prevent antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and broadening access to quality healthcare for underserved communities. This includes partnerships for medical treatments and surgeries for cancer patients and those with other critical conditions.
IHH的公共支柱包括抗微生物药物管理计划(AMS),旨在预防抗微生物药物耐药性(AMS),并扩大服务不足社区获得优质医疗保健的机会。这包括合作为癌症患者和其他危重病症患者提供药物治疗和手术。
In the Planet pillar, IHH is taking proactive measures to reduce its carbon footprint, aiming to transition all its Malaysia hospitals to solar power by 2025. With solar panels already installed in 8 of its 17 hospitals, IHH is leading in renewable energy in private healthcare and is on track to achieve Net-Zero carbon emissions by 2050.
在地球支柱方面,IHH正在采取积极措施减少其碳足迹,目标是到2025年将其所有马来西亚医院过渡到太阳能。IHH的17家医院中有8家已经安装了太阳能电池板,在私人医疗保健领域的可再生能源领域处于领先地位,并有望到2050年实现净零碳排放。
The analyst expects IHH's revenue per inpatient growth to be 12%-16% in 2024, with inpatient throughput growth of 9%-12% and bed occupancy rates (BOR) of 65%-73%. The growth factors include increased revenue intensity from more acute cases, medical tourists, and new bed additions as staff shortages ease.
该分析师预计,到2024年,IHH的每位住院患者收入将增长12%-16%,住院吞吐量增长9%-12%,床位占用率(BOR)为65%-73%。增长因素包括来自更急性病例、医疗游客的收入强度增加,以及随着人员短缺的缓解而增加新的床位。
The Bank's positive stance on IHH's ESG initiatives and its maintained forecasts underscore the healthcare provider's bright prospects. IHH's market position in Malaysia, Singapore, Türkiye, and Greater China, coupled with its pricing power and inelastic demand for healthcare, solidifies its potential for sustained growth.
该银行对IHHESESG举措的积极立场及其维持的预测凸显了该医疗保健提供商的光明前景。IHH在马来西亚、新加坡、土耳其和大中华区的市场地位,加上其定价能力和对医疗保健的缺乏弹性的需求,巩固了其持续增长的潜力。