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Materiality
Assessment Appendix 1: Appendix 2: Appendix 3:
Climate Green Inclusive and Stakeholder GRI Content Assurance Glossary of
Action Innovation Progress Engagement Index Statement Terms

TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT Average number of training hours provided to employees at Group
GRI 404-1, 404-2a, 404-3 level
At Apical, our commitment
Employee Category Average number of training hours
extends from caring for our
provided to employees
employees to fostering their
professional development. We Gender Male Female Total
prioritise upskilling and equipping
Total 6.49 5.72 6.34
our staff with crucial skills to
enhance their future employability, Non-executive 6.44 5.17 6.21
alongside acknowledging their
Junior management 8.46 12.43 9.43
contributions and supporting their
career progression. Middle management 5.97 5.52 5.86
Senior management 5.29 5.81 5.40
Employee training and development are crucial for talent retention, engagement and improving the employee
experience. We offer on-the-job training and courses tailored to individual levels of experience and expertise,
enhancing engagement and productivity. New hires undergo an orientation programme to align with our
core values and code of conduct, including technical training in first aid, food safety, certification and industry
standards, among others. Specific programmes like the Driving License Process and International Ship and Port
Facility Security Code training are provided to specialised teams for excellence in their roles.

We chart Individual Development Plans (IDP) annually, fostering a culture of self-improvement and guided
development, with performance assessments conducted yearly to evaluate progress against set KPIs. In 2023,
93% of employees received regular performance and career development reviews.

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