AL-SALAM REIT ANNUAL REPORT 2018

AL-SALĀM REIT ANNUAL REPORT 2018 71 Energy Management The Manager proactively implements energy conservation initiatives to ensure a greener environment. Some of the current and future initiatives are as stated below: • Scheduled operations of chillers and the air-handling unit (AHU) system at KOMTAR JBCC to coincide with the peak times of the properties. • Installation of split units at designated areas at KOMTAR JBCC for improved energy usage. • Proposed replacement of older technology forMenara KOMTAR for greater energy eiciency andpower saving. By implementing the current initiatives and planning for the future initiatives above, the Manager is proud to report a decrease in energy consumption as at December 2018 in comparison to the energy consumption as at December 2017 for the key properties below: Environment Property KOMTAR JBCC Menara KOMTAR Pasaraya Komuniti @Mart Kempas % reduction 7.1 % 4.2 % 7.9 % As at December 2017 5,854,065 3,881,000 1,322,216 As at December 2018 5,436,974 3,718,000 1,217,448 TOTAL ENERGY CONSUMPTION (kwh) Moving forward, the Manager will strive to enhance their energy conservation initiatives for all other properties to be in line with their sustainability strategy. Water Management The table below shows the water consumption as at December 2017 versus as at December 2018: Property KOMTAR JBCC Menara KOMTAR Pasaraya Komuniti @Mart Kempas % reduction (14.9 %) (29.4 %) 18.0 % As at December 2017 151,536 17,664 50,547 As at December 2018 174,145 22,859 41,446 TOTAL WATER CONSUMPTION (m 3) Seeing the overall increase in water consumption due to increased tenant activities, the Manager intends to identify value-adding water conservation methods for the future. Waste Management The Manager ensures that the waste generated from the tenant activities and other sources relevant to the operations under the REIT is collected and disposed responsibly in accordance to the stipulated legal requirements. In addition, the Manager ensures that a licensed contractor is appointed to ensure responsible disposals. Moving forward, the Manager intends to improve their waste management initiatives by taking into consideration waste segregation 3R; Reuse, Reduce, Recycle.