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We a cknowl e dge
that managing the Group’s environmental
impacts through sustainable practices is a
moral and social imperative as well as an
economic necessity.
Efficient management of resources will not only limit our
carbon footprint, but it can also lead to significant operational
and financial benefits to the Group as a whole. The Group’s
Environmental Policy which prescribes our approach and
commitment to managing our environmental footprint across
our business includes the following objectives:
• to comply with all relevant environmental regulations, legal
criteria, guidelines and codes of conduct specific to our
operations;
• create environmental knowledge around the Group by
successful collaboration, training and sharing of practices;
• continuously evaluate and track the environmental
implications of all of our corporate practices and enforce
effective environmental protection strategies;
• enable the protection of biodiversity and natural areas
situated around or within our operating locations;
• encourage the efficient use of natural resources, particularly
energy and water, to reduce the emission intensity of our
operations and supply chains;
• minimises the production of raw material waste and
eliminates, reuse or recycling of industrial waste where
possible;
• participate with local communities and other stakeholders to
resolve any environmental issues;
• ensure that our suppliers or vendors recognise our
commitment to environmental protection and, where
necessary and realistic, allow them to include the required
performance reports as requested.; and
• continuously encourage and actively support zero burning
programs in our plantation operation.
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