Towards the Environment (Cont’d) SUSTAINABILITY REPORT Along with that, we apply our fertilizer in accordance to good agricultural practices to prevent the fertilizer from being washed away by rain. Effluents from our CPO mills are treated using anaerobic, aerobic and facultative ponding system and subsequently used as natural soil fertilizer. The Plantation Division consistently takes proactive measures to adapt to the latest environmental conditions in the estate. This includes improving the water management system and fine-tuning harvesting operations. In alignment with these proactive steps, the plantation frequently updates the current Standard Operating Procedures (“SOP”) to address the impact of increased average rainfall and field operation conditions. The primary objective of these updated SOP is to optimize both the quantity and quality of the FFB produced. The implementation of the reduce, reuse and recycle practice is evident in our high-rise residences and workplace, where recycle bins are provided. At our headquarters, waste paper and plastic materials are also periodically gathered from the headquarters and sent to dedicated recycling service providers for subsequent processing. Our Chairman, Tan Sri Dato’ Chen Kooi Chiew sharing his experience with plantation staff This encompasses the adoption of a zero-burning policy for planting of oil palm trees and the display of various signboards pertaining to environmental preservation and wildlife protection. MKH BERHAD | ANNUAL REPORT 2023 73
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