MSM recorded a 43% increase in the amount of non-hazardous waste such as mudcakes sent to the landfills in FY2021. This is largely due to MSM Johor’s tracking of its mudcakes since 2021. Mudcakes were initially classified as Scheduled Waste and hence, the data for non-hazardous waste sent to landfills was not consistently tracked across the Group previously. MSM is currently in discussion with FGV on disposal of mudcakes to be used as fertiliser and this number is expected to reduce going forward. See story on page 133. Seek ways to reduce, recycle or recover generated waste Initiated study with FGV Fertiliser for future collaboration on mudcake conversion to fertiliser Key Activities in 2021 Target Activities Water Usage & Effluents Vast water quantities are used in the sugar refining process. Sustained water management measures have been adopted to ensure the efficiency of water usage within our operations. The amount of water used and reused in our daily operations are constantly measured and monitored, as is the water effluent discharge from our processes. The data is shared with the MSM headquarters on a quarterly basis for them to monitor progress. MSM’s commitment to reduce water use and improve wastewater treatment capabilities at sites or throughout the Group are reflected in the Group Sustainability Policy and Environmental Policy. MSM refineries purchase water from the respective local water companies and measures its water consumption from the invoices received on a monthly basis. In the event of water shortages, there are water tanks with capacity of 3,200 m3 in MSM Johor and 1,344 m3 in MSM Prai. The amount of water consumed daily is related to the daily raw sugar melting activity. For MSM Johor, average water consumption was around 1,400 m3 per day in FY2021. Meanwhile, for MSM Prai daily water consumption ranged from about 2,800 m3 to 4,500 m3 per day. This means that the respective water tanks can serve as back up supply for MSM Johor operations for two days, and around 7 to 8 hours for MSM Prai. MSM Johor possesses its own waste water treatment plant (WWTP) with enough capacity to handle all wastewater discharged. Wastewater is released to the sea after treatment at the refinery’s WWTP. MSM Johor is currently upgrading its WWTP to optimise the process. Recycled waste generally cover materials such as scrap metal, paper, plastic and empty drums. Higher recycled waste at MSM Prai in year FY2020 was due to the plastic pallet write-off. Note: Data based mostly on disposal of mudcakes. 2020 2021 2019 226.39 19,772.6 13,905.55 19,898.63 606.99 210.94 Note: Only tracked by msm prai to date. 2020 2021 2019 Non-Hazardous (Non-Scheduled) RecycledWaste (tonnes) Non-Hazardous (Non-Scheduled) Waste Sent to Landfills (tonnes) SUSTAINABILITY JOURNEY HOWWE ARE GOVERNED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 135
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