Responsible Waste Management As a Group, UEM Edgenta generate 2,019.63 metric tonnes of waste. UEM Edgenta continued to strengthen its waste management and recycling efforts in 2024, both within its operations and in collaboration with clients. As part of our internal sustainability initiatives, we installed a reverse vending machine or KLEAN machine at Menara UEM to encourage recycling and reduce waste. Between January and August 2024, this initiative led to the collection of 7,965 PET bottles and 2,061 aluminium cans, resulting in 641 kg of CO2e emissions avoided across 1,770 recycling sessions. This reflects our ongoing commitment to promoting responsible waste management and environmental stewardship. Waste generated from operations (metric tonnes) 2022 2023 2024 Waste generated 567.45 1,498.97 2,019.63 Hazardous waste generated 512.41 724.54 595.28 Waste diverted from disposal 10.60 604.93 1,058.5 Waste directed to disposal 556.85 894.04 961.14 Disclosure of three years of waste recycled 0.05 0.63 0.64 Beyond our own operations, we managed 6,602.28 metric tonnes of waste on behalf of our clients through our Healthcare Services, Infrastructure Services, and Property & Facilities Solutions (PFS) divisions. Additionally, we ran a recycling campaign through Edgenta Infrastructure Services, engaging 3,000 road users at selected PLUS Rest & Service Areas along the North-South Expressway, resulting in the collection of 2,700 kg of recyclables. These efforts collectively demonstrate our proactive approach to supporting a circular economy while helping clients reduce their environmental footprint. Waste Managed for Clients (metric tonnes) 2022 2023 2024 Waste Managed For Edgenta’s Clients 16,435.95 67,114.11 6,602.28 Waste Directed to Disposal 15,652.64 20,398.30 5,426.32 Hazardous waste 12,921.31 5,508.83 5,376.92 Non-Hazardous Waste 2,730.93 15,010.75 49.4 Waste Diverted from Disposal 4,582.45 46,715.22 1,175.96 We continued to advance our waste management and recycling efforts in 2024, building on the progress made through our Sustainable Waste Management Programme (SWMP), which has been in place over the past few years. The successful communitybased waste management programme delivered notable achievements, resulting in approximately 40% of waste being diverted from landfills for Hospital Jitra. In our Infrastructure Services business, which supports the PLUS highway, we have embedded recycling and reconditioning practices into our operations. Road furniture, such as corrosive or damaged guardrails, undergoes reconditioning or recycling processes. If the guardrails are structurally sound but corroded, they are sent to vendors for regalvanising, where a fresh layer of zinc is applied to extend their lifespan. If the guardrails are beyond repair, they are sent to recycling facilities, where the metal is melted and repurposed into new products, reducing waste and minimising environmental impact. Additionally, sleeves on traffic cones are used to extend their lifespan, further reducing waste. In 2024, we strengthened our recycling collaboration with PLUS at their Rest & Service Areas, successfully recycling a total of 2,700 kg of waste. A significant step was taken with the commercialisation of the Asphalt Plant in Tapah, Malaysia, which enabled the recycling of road milling waste into environmentally friendly road pavement materials, further contributing to our goal of reducing environmental waste. The Asphalt Plant commenced operations in the fourth quarter of 2024 selling pavement materials to PLUS and various housing developers. Our Property & Facility Solutions (PFS) business drives a series of recycling campaigns to manage general waste. This programme covers the entire waste lifecycle, from collection to responsible disposal. We manage a wide range of materials, including textiles, paper, and electronic waste, sourced from both office and household settings. All waste is disposed of through registered waste collectors, ensuring strict regulatory compliance. To optimise recycling costs, we apply competitive pricing strategies for each waste category. Additionally, we collaborated with Group Procurement and Contract Management (GPCM) Department to introduce UEM EDGENTA BERHAD 160 Integrated Annual Report 2024 Minimising Environmental Impact
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