FGV Annual Report 2020

91 Who We Are How We Operate How We Are Governed Additional Information Sustainability Matters Statement & Discussion By Our Leaders Waste Management Proper management of the waste generated from operations (including estates, mills and offices) in a responsible manner, in line with regulatory requirements. • Failure to comply with rules and regulations with regard to residual discharge. • High Biological Oxygen Demand level in effluent discharge pond. • Implement effective housekeeping, good maintenance implementation and frequent premise monitoring. • Strictly follow certifications and regulations requirements. • Apply latest technology for better environment control. • Conduct water sample laboratory testing from mill discharge effluent ponds. • Build tertiary effluent plant, desludging effluent pond, and install aerators. Water Management Preservation and protection of water sources and to responsibly manage water consumption by FGV’s operations (including estates and mills). • Failure to comply with rules and regulations with regard to residual discharge. • High Biological Oxygen Demand level in effluent discharge pond. • Closely monitor water consumption on a daily, monthly and yearly basis by benchmarking against a ratio of less than 1.0 (mt of water: mt FFB Processed). • Focus on optimising water usage at the top 10 mills with high water consumption - install backup tanks that have a storage capacity usually for up to two days. • Install a Reverse Osmosis (RO) to treat effluent from the waste water treatment plant. Renewable Energy & Energy Management Effective consumption and management of energy in all business operations with renewable energy consumption as part of FGV’s energy efficiency management. • Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in business as usual scenario will fuel global warming that may affect FGV’s operations. • Increase in energy footprint. • Conduct R&D to determine drought tolerant planting material. • Identify carbon emission points through carbon accounting. • Minimise unit energy cost of production by operating factory at optimum rate. • Apply energy efficiency as major criteria in the selection of new equipment. Sustainability Matters What it Means to FGV Link to Our Key Risks Mitigation Actions