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Sustainability report
SUSTAINABILITY REPORT 2018
Since 2011, all biomass residue from our PTNJL palm oil mill
in Indonesia is either converted into fertiliser/compost or clean
energy. In the case of the latter, mesocarp fibre, palm shell
and shredded EFB are utilised as feedstock for the steam
boiler and the steam generated therefrom will then fuel the
steam turbine in the cogeneration plant. The impact from
the utilisation of biomass as renewable energy has been
significant. The electricity and heat energy generated from
the cogeneration plant is used to power the oil mill, worker’s
quarters and as well as government facilities, schools and
mosque. In FYE2018, 6,571,920 kWh of electricity was
generated which is equivalent to 528 homes’ electricity use
for one year* (FYE2017: 5,420,030 kWh).
• Transitioning to LED lights for our corporate offices.
• Employees are encouraged to power down computers,
printers and lights in areas that are not in use.
• Switching from paper cheques to e-payments for a majority
of transactions which also improves business efficiency.
• We gave preference to sustainable and eco-friendly materials
for our Head Office refurbishment works which included
repurposed wood cabinetry for the pantry and carpets which
are Green Label Plus certified and had recycled content.
• Replacing old appliances with ENERGY STAR certified
ones.
• Recycling bins are strategically placed in and around the
Head Office premises.
• Introduction of e-payslips removes the need for the
production and circulation of paper-based payslips, allowing
employees to view the information online.
• Our fax system automatically images incoming faxes and
archives them to prevent paper waste.
• Majority of our offices use Forest Stewardship Council/
KHAN-NA paper sourced from sustainable, managed
forests.
• Used coffee grounds are applied as fertiliser for the garden
at Group Head Office. It is 100% organic material and helps
to improve drainage, water retention and aeration in the soil
as well as assisting microorganisms to thrive and attract
earthworms, which are beneficial for plant growth.
*Source: US EPA calculator
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