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S U S TA I N A B I L I T Y R e p o r t

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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).