SUSTAINABILITY REPORT Energy &Water Conservation Economic growth and progress of the business will be severely hampered if the climate change issue is not tackled. In view of this, the Group has installed and commissioned Solar Photovoltaic Panels on the roof of its headquarters in Glenmarie, Shah Alam to generate solar power for the building. With the installation of the solar power system to the building, the Group managed to reduced 21% of electricity usage compared to the year before. Solar energy creates clean, renewable power from the sun and benefits the environment as an alternative to fossil fuels. Commensuratewith theGroup’spolicy towards sustainability, we envisioned generating electricity in a safe, reliable, efficient and environmentally friendly manner in order to reduce dependence on non-renewable energy resources. By going solar, we are in support of the global call to reach net zero carbon emission by 2050, delivering clean energy, reducing demand for fossil fuel, limiting greenhouse gas emissions and shrink carbon footprints. Other efforts we have undertaken to further reduce our carbon footprint includes the installation of LED lights which consumes less power and last for longer time. These initiatives not only reduce impact towards environment, but also cost-saving measures. We remain committed to improve efficiency in optimising electricity in a more efficient manner in the years ahead. We strive to minimise and monitor the water usage in our operations and throughout our supply chain. We acknowledge our responsibility to use and manage water sourcesefficientlyandsustainably.Ourwatermanagement strategies focus on water use optimisation and reduce in water consumption or wastages. Also, maintenance is performed on water pipes, pumps and tanks regularly to make sure water leakage is promptly addressed to prevent water waste. SOCIAL In order to ensure steady, resilient growth over the long-term, we continue to implement a host of social initiatives covering human resources, safety and responsible care initiatives that are vital to our businesses. These are in line with the Group’s policies and Codes of Conduct in maintaining safe and stable operations. We are a progressive and forward-looking organisation and we recognise the importance of employee well-being, customer satisfaction and supporting the local community. Our sincere efforts to meet the needs and expectations of stakeholders helps to develop a positive culture and maintain our social license to operate within the community. Succession Planning A skilled workforce allows the Group to build a strong foundation for boosting employee productivity and improving company culture. For critical and leadership roles, succession planning is vital to our long-term performance as part of our Group’s sustainability move. Our Nomination and Remuneration Committee will review the Group’s human resources plan including the succession management framework and activities, human resources initiatives such as jobs and salary review, and the annual manpower budget. The succession planning across the Group is implemented by stages where the training programme is designed specifically for management staff. 48 DESTINI BERHAD • ANNUAL REPORT 2021
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