Our waste management strategy aims to reduce landfill disposal by strengthening waste segregation through targeted employee training, providing clear guidelines, and enhancements to existing systems for improved accountability and efficiency monitoring. Specifically, we will expand our waste-to-energy initiatives within our palm oil mills through conversion of POME into biogas and electricity. Furthermore, we will invest in research and development to drive innovation in biofuels, and diverse waste-to-resource technologies, ensuring the integration of circular economy principles across our operations. WHAT IS OUR OUTLOOK? Waste Breakdown Items 2022 (MT) 2023 (MT) 2024 (MT) Hazardous Waste Reused 3.82 11.59 0.00 Recycled 16.22 0.40 28.76 Recovered 1,680.91 942.98 830.13 Incinerated 144.68 198.44 64.07 Physical/Chemical Treatment 3.83 4.65 373.15 Solidification 1.02 0.98 2.02 Secure Landfill 62.42 43.93 392.08 Off-Site Storage 62.22 63.73 110.03 Co-Processing 1,092.12 699.06 599.94 Total waste 3,067.24 1,965.76 2,400.18 Total waste diverted from disposal 2,793.07 1,654.03 1,458.83 Total waste directed to disposal 211.95 248.00 831.32 Items 2022 (MT) 2023 (MT) 2024 (MT) Non-hazardous Waste* Reused 3,449,081.03 2,383,250.45 2,969,292.72 Recycled 67,840.31 181,838.09 107,973.92 Monetised (recovered) 2,275,825.62 1,537,575.55 1,070,058.62 Disposal (landfill) 1,883,123.99 3,117,685.65 3,577,213.18 Total waste 7,675,870.95 7,220,349.74 7,724,538.44 Total waste diverted from disposal 5,792,746.96 4,102,664.09 4,147,325.26 Total waste directed to disposal 1,883,123.99 3,117,685.65 3,577,213.18 * The data is reported based on a re-categorisation of non-hazardous waste. In 2024, hazardous waste increased significantly, with secured landfill waste rising from 43.93 MT in 2023 to 392.08 MT, primarily due to higher asbestos disposal. Despite this, waste recycle efforts improved, increasing from 0.40 MT to 28.76 MT, reducing landfill dependency. Physical/chemical treatment also saw a sharp rise from 4.65 MT to 373.15 MT, indicating a shift toward alternative disposal methods. Incineration levels declined further in 2024, while hazardous waste disposal continued to shift towards secure landfill and alternative treatment methods, particularly physical/chemical treatment and recycling. PERFORMANCE OUTCOMES 153 Sec 05 DRIVING VALUE THROUGH BUSINESS GROWTH (SUSTAINABILITY REVIEW)
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