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Energy Management
Improving our energy efficiency not only reduces the use of
natural resources and emissions of CO
2
and other pollutants
but also potentially lowers costs. As an organization with
operations in 2 countries, the Group is subjected to a wide
range of energy supply constraints and commercial pressures
and therefore uses a wide range of fuels.
In FYE2018, the Group implemented various energy
optimisation projects and initiated new studies, that upon
implementation, is expected to reduce the Group’s energy
use in the years to come. The projects include both operational
and maintenance improvements, as well as the replacement
of less efficient processing equipment. During the year, a 25
kWh solar photovoltaic (PV) system had been installed at
the Group’s Head Office building in Kuala Lumpur that was
made up of 76 panels. The system involves a one-time cost
but requires low maintenance, thus also reducing capital and
operational expenditure in the long-term.Total roof area allows
for up to 448 panels or 150KwH of electricity operating at full
capacity. At the present 25KwH capacity, the energy generated
will result in a decrease of CO
2
emissions by 17 tonnes a year.
Given the favourable results to-date, we are now looking to
increase the capacity to 150KwH and expanding the use of
solar energy.
Since 2011, all biomass residue from our PTJNL palm oil mill
in Indonesia are either converted into fertilizers/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 renewal energy has been
significant. The electricity and heat energy generated from
the cogeneration plant is used to power the oil mill, worker’s
1,209,327
litres
Total fuel consumption
by the Group
4,614,146
kWh
Total energy consumed
by fimacorp group
Division
Diesel
Petrol
Grand Total
Manufacturing
30,175
3,739
33,914
Plantation
1,160,724
10,739
1,171,463
Head Office
-
3,950
3,950
Grand Total
1,190,899
18,428
1,209,327
• 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.
SUSTAINABILITY REPORT 2018
Office
Initiatives
quarters and as well as government facilities, schools and
mosque. In FYE2018, 6,571,920 kw/h of electricity was
generated which is equivalent to 2,190 homes’ electricity use
for one year* (FYE2017: 5,420,030 kWh).