b'IMPACT STATEMENT 2022SUPPLY CHAIN IMPACT STORIESPowering growth in Malaysia A trusted partner across the Caribbea nTackling COVID-19Whilst we often work with large, multinationalAs global temperatures rise, the Caribbean is facing vaccine inequalitydonors and government organisations as part ofan unprecedented period of change. From 2020 to on a global scale our supply chain work, we also deliver services to2022, the region recorded over 175 natural disasters,Delivered 9.8 a significant private-sector client base. Within ourwith 71% of economic losses as a result of climatic When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, Crown AgentsQuality Assurance and Inspection Services business,instability. Drawing on decades of experience in themillion COVID-19 we have a well-established and growing clienteleregion, we are providing support aimed at boosting was one of the first organisations to develop an emergency vaccine supply chain. Together with theof power utility organisations. Our services includeeconomic growth and development. vaccines to 43 making sure that power generation productsCompleted in August 2022, Crown Agents UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), we have since ensured the safe delivery ofmeet expectations and comply with regulations.implemented a consultancy project for thecountries and For several years, we have delivered a bespokeOrganisation for Eastern Caribbean States 9.8 million vaccinations to some of the most remoteinternational inspection service to a major Malaysian places on earth, including the British Overseaselectricity utility company, complementing their ownCommission (OECS) to help better prepare theirterritoriesTerritories of St Helena, Ascension Island and Tristanprocurement systems for when natural disasters in-house inspection capabilities to verify the safetystrike. By identifying the most common disaster da Cunha. Only 57 countriesall of them wealthy and effectiveness of electrical equipment procuredrelief items across the Commissions eleven had achieved the WHOs goal of vaccinating 70% offrom international suppliers. In the past year, wemember states, we developed an efficient and their populations by mid-2022. We are working withhave carried out some 250 witness tests and holdcost-effective operational procurement framework the British Government to accomplish the crucialpoint inspections of substation equipment, ensuringwhich can be utilised by OECS and its members task of achieving last-mile coverage in some of thethe safe release of 75,000 insulators, 300 bushings,during an emergency response. The framework worlds most fragile environments. For example,60,000 metres of HV cable, 1,000 transformers, 60covers essential disaster-relief equipment such as Crown Agents freight-forwarding arm, Greenshieldscircuit breakers and 40 reactor systems. As a result, roofing materials and debris clearing kits. It allows Cowie, has worked in partnership with the FCDO towe have ensured the safety of over 130,000 items for disaster preparation to prevent timely purchasing deliver three separate consignments of vaccinesof equipment for electric system facilities to generateprocesses during a crisis, ensures value for money to the isolated Pitcairn Islands in the South Pacific.power in Malaysia.through economies of scale and reduces the risks In this inaccessible territorymore than 300 milesassociated with emergency procurement.from its nearest neighbour and a two-day journey to the closest hospitala viral outbreak could be devastating. But thanks to our COVID-19 vaccine deliveries, the islands first recorded COVID-19 patients in July 2022 recovered quickly, without straining the local health system. This delivery ofEnsuring the safety vaccines travelling some 15,000 miles from the UK will ensure protective immunity for this far-flungof over 130,000 community.items of equipment for electric system facilities to generate power in Malaysia22 23'