UEM EDGENTA BERHAD Integrated Annual Report 2025 154 OUR APPROACH UEM Edgenta continues to strengthen responsible environmental management practices across its operations as part of its wider commitment to reducing ecological impact and supporting long-term sustainability. The Group’s approach focuses on pollution prevention, resource conservation and improved waste management, with an emphasis on enhancing efficiency while lowering its environmental footprint. Environmental management is guided by established policies and frameworks, including the Sustainability Policy and Environmental Policy, which set clear direction on waste reduction, water conservation and emissions management. In line with regulatory obligations, the Group complies with the Department of Environment’s Standard Operating Procedures for the handling of scheduled waste, including e-waste and effluent from linen and laundry plants. Scheduled waste management covers handling, labelling, packaging, storage, transportation and disposal of waste streams such as industrial and sewage effluent and bottom ash from clinical waste incineration. All disposal activities are tracked and recorded in the Department of Environment’s online inventory portal, supporting regulatory compliance and traceability. To maintain high environmental standards, accredited third-party laboratories are appointed to conduct monthly testing of sewage and industrial effluent discharged into water bodies, ensuring compliance with regulatory thresholds. Waste management practices are further strengthened through improved data collection, waste separation, staff awareness programmes, knowledge-sharing sessions and research into recycled content for pavement materials. These efforts are overseen by the HSSE team in alignment with the HSSE Policy and Sustainability Policy. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT WHY IT MATTERS Environmental management is material to UEM Edgenta because the Group operates and maintains critical assets that directly affect public health, environmental quality and community well-being, and how environmental impacts are controlled directly affects operational reliability, regulatory compliance and stakeholder trust. As environmental standards tighten and stakeholder expectations rise, disciplined environmental management is essential to maintaining our licence to operate and long-term competitiveness. Failure to manage environmental impacts effectively could result in higher operating costs, regulatory penalties, service disruptions, and reputational damage. Conversely, strong environmental governance supports cost efficiency, risk mitigation and resilience across the assets we manage. Water Management Water is an increasingly stressed resource, and responsible management is important for both environmental stewardship and operational resilience. The Group monitors water consumption, effluent and discharge across relevant operations to meet regulatory requirements and permit conditions. A water stress screening using external datasets also indicated that our plants operate in low to medium water stress areas. At its headquarters, a Water Management Plan has been implemented to reduce overall consumption. Measures include employee engagement and awareness campaigns on watersaving practices, supported by reminder signage in toilets, pantries and common areas to reinforce responsible behaviour. Processes are in place to monitor water effluent and discharge performance, and reviews are conducted periodically to support continuous improvement. Based on monitoring carried out during FY2025, the Group recorded zero cases of non-compliance related to effluent discharge. These practices strengthen compliance discipline while supporting efficient resource use across operations. MINIMISING ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
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