Sustainability Statement Sustainability Statement In line with our efforts to conserve water by capturing rainwater that would otherwise runoff into sewers, we continue our rainwater harvesting initiative at QL Breeder Farms Sdn. Bhd. for non-potable uses. However, we observed a 26.5% decrease in rainwater volume from 6,754 m3 in FY2023 to 4,962 m3 in FY2024 attributable to reduced rainfall in the region. We extended our efforts to QL Kitchen Sdn. Bhd. by the installation of a rainwater harvesting system. In FY2024, we successfully harvested 111 m3 of rainwater for non-potable uses. Rainwater Harvesting Photo of rainwater harvesting system at QL Kitchen Sdn. Bhd. Pollution and Resources • Recycled/recovered 202,482.89 MT of wastes • Diverted 95.3% of wastes from landfills and incineration Performance QL embraces the principles of a circular economy in our operations. We aim to strike a balance between conserving and consuming resources, while also advocating for resource efficiency and reduction in wastes generation. In our endeavours to improve resource efficiency, we harness renewable energy sources and employ technologies to optimise material utilisation and reduce energy inputs. QL adopts waste hierarchy approach by prioritising reduction, reuse, recycling, and recovery of wastes. We convert wastes into valuable resources. Any remaining waste is disposed of through licensed waste contractors. On the other hand, conversion of wastes decreases the consumption of raw materials, thereby not only reducing environmental impacts but also minimising the need to extract and process additional new resources. In compliance with legal requirements, we diligently manage wastes or pollutants and ensure that our employees receive adequate training to handle industrial effluent and hazardous wastes at our operational sites. In support of circular economy, QL extends sustainable environmental measures by providing renewable energy and water treatment solutions to the industries. Our Approach PR Effective Management of Effluent and Wastes In FY2024, we discharged a total of 1,138,530.38 m3 of water into surface water sources. The Group experienced a rise in water discharge intensity which is attributed to increased discharge intensities in both the MPM and ILF business pillars. This escalation in business pillar discharge intensities correlates with increased production levels of these business pillars. Our wastewater is treated before discharge to ensure compliance with Environmental Quality (Industrial Effluent) Regulations 2009, Standards A and B. To ensure that the quality of our effluent consistently meets Standards A and B, we conduct regular monitoring and upgrade our facilities when necessary. Following the expansion of QL Kitchen Sdn. Bhd. in FY2024, a new wastewater treatment plant with a treatment capacity of 350 m3/day was constructed. In FY2024, QL generated 212,400.83 MT of waste from our operations. ILF business pillar produced the most waste primarily from the generation of chicken manure, whereas POCE business pillar generated a substantial volume of empty fruit bunches. The chicken manure was composted as organic fertiliser, while the empty fruit bunches were used as biomass fuel and also mulched as organic fertiliser. FY22 FY22 FY22 FY22 FY22 FY23 FY23 FY23 FY23 FY23 FY24 FY24 FY24 FY24 FY24 000 m3 400 200 600 800 1000 1200 0 m3 / RM Mil Revenue 600 800 400 200 0 Water Discharged Discharged Intensity POCE CVS Group ILF MPM Photo of wastewater treatment plants at QL Kitchen Sdn. Bhd. Total Waste Generated (000 MT) 30.34 Total Waste Generated (000 MT) Hazardous Waste Non-Hazardous Waste 212.37 0.03 Total Waste Diverted from Disposal (000 MT) MPM POCE CVS ILF MPM POCE CVS ILF MPM POCE CVS ILF 27.31 0.68 39.01 135.48 Total Waste Directed to Disposal (000 MT) 3.03 3.59 0.12 3.17 138.65 4.27 39.14 Water Discharged & Intensity QL RESOURCES BERHAD INTEGRATED ANNUAL REPORT 2024 44 45 SUSTAINABILITY STATEMENT 5 SEC.
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