FGV Annual Report 2020

At Delima Oil Palm Products (DOPSB), water consumption is mainly for boiler operations (steam generation), the cooling tower for processing fats (margarine) and general use (toilets and general cleaning). The water is supplied by the local water authority. More than 50% of the water is used for steam generation at DOPSB plants that cannot operate without steam supply. DOPSB has a back-up water tank that can store water to meet its needs for up to two (2) days. DOPSB also has a rainwater harvesting system to support its daily water consumption needs. At FGV Palm Kernel Products, water is used for cooling processes, where it is sprinkled on the finished products. Water is a key input throughout themanufacturing process such as for cooling process and for steam production for the deodoriser and fractionation plants. At FGV Biotechnologies (FGVB), piped water is stored in water tanks and pumped to operational areas. Municipal wastewater is treated by septic bed filtration before being discharged out of factory areas. Contaminated water generated by the operations are treated at an Industrial Effluent Treatment Plant before being discharged out of the factory area that has a capacity of 96 m 3 /day. In the event of water shortages, there are backup tanks that have a storage capacity for up to two (2) days. Environment Protection Malaysia has a mature plantation industry with established practices on managing its environmental impacts. However, the expansion of the industry has created ongoing concerns over deforestation and environmental degradation. In Malaysia, the Environmental Quality Act (EQA) 1974 governs environmental performance of companies that are required to take the necessary actions to prevent, abate and control pollution so as to enhance the environment. FGV’s Group Sustainability Policy (GSP) takes account the laws and regulations prescribed by EQA 1974 as well as the regulatory frameworks of jurisdictions where we conduct business. In addition, we are guided by our RSPO aspiration which requires us to adhere to high standards of environmental management. 149 Who We Are How We Operate How We Are Governed Additional Information Sustainability Matters Statement & Discussion By Our Leaders