Sustainability Statement Sustainability Statement The rise in energy consumption and GHG emissions in FY2024 was driven by increased production volumes and operation expansions at MPM and CVS business pillars. However, the revenue for FY2024 did not proportionally increase because some of the goods produced during this period remained in inventory. As a result, there was an elevation in energy consumption and GHG emission intensities for FY2024. QL is actively adopting renewable energy technologies to reduce the consumption of fossil fuel-based energy by harvesting clean energy. In FY2024, we generated 977,506.75 GJ energy from solar, biogas and biomass, replacing 45.2% of our energy needs. QL Kitchen Sdn. Bhd. increased its solar generation capacity by installing 1,802 solar panels with a capacity of 1,000 kWp at the second kitchen in July 2023. As of FY2024, 31,959 pieces of solar panels were installed across the Group, enabling us to offset 10,062.95 tonnes of GHG emissions. Harnessing Renewable Energy Photo of solar panels installation at QL Kitchen Sdn. Bhd. QL remains steadfast in enhancing energy efficiency within our operations, ensuring responsible energy consumption and sustainable production. We continually strive to monitor and optimise our energy usage while actively identifying opportunities for improvement to manage our air emissions effectively. In FY2024, QL group experienced an increase in energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, reaching 2,161,706.80 Gigajoules (GJ) and 153,644.67 tCO2e, respectively. Effective Management of Energy Consumption and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Energy Consumption & Intensity Scope 2 RE Scope 1 Energy Intensity 000 GJ GHG Emission, Avoidance & Intensity 000 tCO2e GJ/ RM Mil Revenue tCO2e / RM Mil Revenue 2500 FY22 FY22 FY22 FY22 FY23 FY23 FY23 FY23 FY24 FY24 FY24 FY24 FY22 FY23 FY24 1600 2000 1200 1500 1000 800 500 400 0 0 MPM ILF POCE CVS Group 200 FY22 FY22 FY22 FY23 FY23 FY23 FY22 FY23 FY24 FY24 FY24 FY24 FY22 FY23 FY24 75 160 60 120 80 45 40 30 15 0 0 MPM ILF POCE CVS Group Scope 2 Emission Avoided Scope 1 GHG Intensity Commitment to Climate Change To showcase our dedication to addressing climate change concerns, we introduced a Climate Change Policy in FY2024. The policy outlines QL’s strategy for tackling climate-related matters and integrating climate considerations into our decision-making procedures. Water Security • 0.7% water withdrawal intensity reduction YoY • 5,073 m3 of rainwater harvesting for nonpotable uses Water scarcity poses a threat to communities and economies worldwide. We acknowledge the critical role of water in our operations and is committed to conserving water resources and enhancing efficiency across all our operation sites. To tackle the challenge of water scarcity, we efficiently manage our water withdrawal and consumption by adhering to industry best practices. Performance Our Approach Responsible Water Resource Management We utilise the World Resources Institute Aqueduct Water Risk Atlas tool to evaluate potential water risks in the regions where our operations are situated. None of our operations in Malaysia are in water-stressed regions and we refrain from withdrawing water from any water-stressed regions for use in our Malaysia operations. Nonetheless, we are steadfast in our commitment to safeguarding water resources and optimising our water consumption across all our operations. In FY2024, the Group’s water withdrawal intensity reduced by 0.7% from 697.05 m3/RM Mil Revenue to 692.18 m3/RM Mil Revenue. The slight reduction in intensity is due to lower water withdrawal volume in POCE business pillar because of divestment of one mill operated under QL Plantation Sdn. Bhd. in FY2024. MPM ILF POCE CVS Group FY22 FY22 FY22 FY22 FY22 FY23 FY23 FY23 FY23 FY23 FY24 FY24 FY24 FY24 FY24 000 m3 1000 2000 3000 0 m3 /RM Mil Revenue 1500 2000 1000 500 0 Water Withdrawal & Intensity Ground Water River Water Lake Water Municipal Water Withdrawal Intensity WS QL RESOURCES BERHAD INTEGRATED ANNUAL REPORT 2024 42 43 SUSTAINABILITY STATEMENT 5 SEC.
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