ENVIRONMENT Operations We promote the responsible use of resources and the importance of environmental protection in our business practices. We recognise the potential environmental impacts of our operations and are committed to operate in a manner which minimises the negative impact towards the environment. As a responsible corporate citizen, we remain steadfast in our commitment to sustainable development and seek to operate in a way that minimises environmental impact. We have the responsibility to protect the environment and continue to manage the environmental footprint of our business operations. Our standard operating procedures for environmental management include: • P reserving, conserving, minimising wastage of resources and ensuring that the work environment is free from pollution hazards; • C omplying with all acts, rules, regulations and orders of the Department of Environment; and • C ommunicating clearly to all employees, customers and suppliers to instil in them the environmental awareness culture and values of our Group. In addition to that, Destini has taken steps towards the efforts to limit and reduce carbon emissions which is reflective towards its diversification into renewable energy and is in line with the Paris ‘net zero’ agreement. Waste Management We recognise the importance of environmental protection for the long-term sustainability of our business. That being said, the Group invests in good waste management practices to comply with environmental legislations across all business operations. Destini’s operations includes work with harsh chemicals which requires the Group to have scheduled chemical wastes management that requires special handling pursuant to the Environmental Quality Act, 1974 and is in compliance with the Environmental Quality (Scheduled Wastes) Regulations, 2005. All chemical waste ismanaged responsibly to minimise the risk of unintended contact with the environment which can cause pollution. In this respect, the scheduled waste will be packaged, labelled and transported in accordancewith the prescribed Department of Environment guidelines and regulations. Moreover, we are also certified with ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018 - Environmental Management System in providing MRO of safety, survival, search, rescue equipment. Aside to that, the Group also adheres to the Environmental Quality Scheduled Waste Regulation 2005 and Inventory of Scheduled Wastes that is in compliant with oil and gas regulations. The Group has been adopting reduce, reuse and recycle concept in its business operations. Our employees are encouraged to reduce paper usage, recycle any recyclable items and reduce wastage following the growing demand for energy and depleting natural resources. It is our continuous effort by acknowledging that the impact of paper usage to the environmental I significant, all of our employees are encouraged to prioritise electronic means and printouts shall be done on both sides or on recycled papers, and print on black colour ink, whenever is possible. Proper disposal or reusing wastages is part of the Group’s balance activities to ensure the sustainability for its business as well as for the environment. Therefore, the Group is committed to ensure all wastes are appropriately treated and stored or disposed in compliance with law and regulations in a proper manner. Waste segregation has been done by placing different bins in and around our warehouse and by setting up recycling stations in convenient locations. 47 ANNUAL REPORT 2021 • DESTINI BERHAD
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