Key Sustainability Focus Areas
Responsible Waste Management
Optimising Consumption of Materials
Reducing Energy Consumption & Emissions
Environmental Compliance
For the Betterment of the Environment
We embrace our responsibility to preserve a healthy planet for future generations.
Across our business, we continually invest in devising more environmentally friendly ways of operating. Whether by reducing our material footprint through the use of PIR or PCR resin, developing recyclable FPP structures or devising more energy-efficient production processes, the solutions we introduce strive to meet the goals of our business, customers and the environment, holistically. At the same time, we take a proactive approach to climate action, expanding our use of solar energy across our facilities to reduce our carbon footprint while offsetting emissions through our mangrove planting programme, which contributes to the conservation of a vital coastal ecosystem.
These commitments are enshrined in our Group-wide Environmental Policy, which sets clear expectations of our employees and suppliers in being responsible stewards of the planet we share.
Responsible Waste Management
Advocating Responsible and Circular Practices
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We are committed to making a positive contribution in the transition to circular economy practices by introducing solutions that minimise negative waste impacts, both within our production processes and during the lifecycle of our products. Doing so is especially vital given the introduction of increasingly stringent legislation in relation to plastic circularity and the changing expectations of our customers.
Our approach to waste management encompasses:
- Adherence to our waste management framework and hierarchy which are further supported by our Group-wide Environmental Policy
- Reducing our production waste through continual enhancements of our machines and processes
- Minimising the potential environmental impact of mismanaged waste by increasing the utilisation of PCR resin in our packaging solutions
- Recycling waste by converting plastic recyclable into usable resources and converting non-recyclable waste into Processed Engineered Fuel
- Practicing the responsible management and disposal of scheduled waste and effluents
- Establishing stringent protocols for waste management at property development sites
- Introducing QR code scanning functionality for sales brochures, thus reducing the need for such brochures to be printed and minimising their subsequent waste footprint
- Promoting recycling of general waste amongst employees through our Reduce, Reuse and Recycle (“3R”) initiative, our “Back to Earth” composting programme and our fabric recycling initiative
OUR PERFORMANCE:
Optimising Consumption Of Materials
Using Materials Efficiently and Responsibly
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Recognising the key role that natural resources play as an input in our processes, we adopt a responsible approach that seeks to optimise material consumption through innovative packaging designs, introducing innovative construction techniques and increasing our use of recycled and recyclable materials, in addition to sourcing materials responsibly from sustainable sources.
Our approach to optimising material use encompasses:
- Adherence to the resource utilisation guidelines outlined in our Group-wide Environmental Policy
- Increasing our recycling capacity and continually improving our efficiency in utilising PIR resin
- Innovating downgauged films and packaging products that are resource efficient without compromising on functionality and performance
- Prioritising procurement from responsible suppliers, such as those that are Forest Stewardship Council (“FSC”) or Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (“ASI”) certified
- Promoting the efficient and cautious use of water through water-saving measures
- Expanding our application of the IBS construction technique in our Property Division, which enables a higher degree of precision and thereby reduces material wastage
- Utilising steel and aluminium formworks, which offer greater reuse potential compared to timber and plywood, and thus further contribute to our long-term resource footprint reduction
- Reusing materials wherever practicable across both divisions
OUR PERFORMANCE:
In FY2024, recycled materials constituted 8.1% of the total material footprint of our Packaging Division. Meanwhile, the water consumption intensity of our Packaging Division fell from 0.0029 ML/MT to 0.0027 ML/MT, with water consumption intensity in our Property Division rising from 0.1312 ML/RM million to 0.1444 ML/RM million, primarily due to increased construction activity at our property developments.
Reducing Energy Consumption & Emissions
Enhancing our Climate Action
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As a major manufacturer and property developer, we recognise our role in supporting the transition to a low-carbon economy. Our opportunity lies in introducing renewable energy and energy efficiency initiatives within our operations, driving change across our supply chain and contributing to carbon offsetting through on-ground actions. By stepping up in this vital area of action, we further the trust of our stakeholders and future-proof our business amidst a fast-evolving sustainability landscape.
We are taking meaningful climate action by:
- Investing in new machinery and innovative system processes within our Packaging Division to enhance our energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions, including by transitioning from the use of conventional to electric forklifts at our manufacturing plants
- Undertaking the installation of solar photovoltaic (“PV”) systems at 10 of our key manufacturing plants and our Shah Alam headquarters, collectively providing approximately 21 MWp of solar capacity
- Leveraging our presence across the packaging value chain and further streamlining our processes to enhance our production efficiency and machine utilisation, thus reducing electricity consumption per output
- Adopting circular practices to harness progressive long-term reductions in energy usage and decrease our GHG emissions per product
- Adopting efficient planning of house designs, thereby reducing the energy required by the homeowners for cooling purposes
- Promoting practices that reduce indirect emissions from logistics and throughout our supply chain
- Countering GHG emissions via initiatives such as our mangrove planting programme, which helps to sequester carbon from the environment
OUR PERFORMANCE:
In FY2024, our energy consumption data was consolidated to include natural gas consumption. With this change, our total electricity consumption increased from 304,575 MWh to 312,113 MWh. Meanwhile, the electricity consumption intensity of our Packaging Division decreased from 1.21 MWh/MT to 1.19 MWh/MT, while electricity intensity for our Property Division decreased from 2.21 MWh/RM million to 2.10 MWh/ RM million.
Environmental Compliance
Upholding Environmental Management Excellence
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Acknowledging the extent to which our operational activities may affect natural ecosystems such as land, air, water and soil, we steadfastly adhere to all applicable local and international environmental regulations and take steps to encourage compliance across our supply chain. Supporting this, we continually expand our environmental sustainability framework to consider new challenges, risks and requirements, thus preserving our reputation as a responsible corporate citizen.
Our approach encompasses:
- Complementing our Group-wide Environmental Policy with a robust Environmental Compliance Framework that further establishes our commitment to stringent oversight and monitoring, regular training for employees, frequent engagement with regulators and obtaining globally recognised certifications
- Ensuring compliance with all relevant environmental laws and regulations in the various jurisdictions where we operate
- Undertaking regular engagements with authorities and attending relevant training sessions, courses and seminars to keep abreast of the latest updates and developments in environmental rules and regulations
- Adopting responsible project development practices in our Property Division, including via the undertaking of the Environmental Impact Assessments (“EIA”) for projects exceeding 50 hectares in size
- Leveraging on our dedicated Health, Safety and Environment (“HSE”) Committee to oversee and monitor compliance across the Group’s operations
- Contributing to discussions on achieving the targets set in the Malaysia Plastics Sustainability Roadmap (“MPSR”) 2021-2030, in support of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (“NRES”)