Delivering Sustainable Value For Our Stakeholders Delivering Sustainable Value For Our Stakeholders Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Berhad 144 145 Integrated Annual Report 2023 OUR APPROACH Our biodiversity management practices and policies, which align with our commitment to environmental sustainability, are crucial to uphold biodiversity values. Where possible, we collaborate with local communities, experts and environmental organisations to implement biodiversity-friendly practices, while also adhering to responsible land management practices and species protection initiatives to further mitigate biodiversity-related risks. We also conduct thorough assessment processes that enable us to detect potential impacts of our operations on the surrounding environment before commencing projects or processes. Consequently, we develop mitigation solutions to prevent such impacts from occurring. Proactively Assessing Potential Biodiversity Impacts Our smelters undertake individual Environmental Impact Assessments (“EIA”) to assess and identify any adverse environmental impacts before the initiation of any planning and construction activities, as well as during the operational phase of their facilities, where required by regulatory authorities. Similarly, our China entities adhere to the law of the People’s Republic of China on EIAs. All the EIAs we have conducted revealed minimal impact on biodiversity, with air quality modelling indicating low potential adverse effects on surrounding vegetation. Upon completion of an EIA, an Environmental Management Plan (“EMP”), a site-specific plan will be prepared to address and mitigate potential environmental risks arising from our operations, but not limited to: • Land disturbing pollution prevention and mitigation measures • Water quality control and monitoring • Air quality control and monitoring • Noise control and monitoring • Ecology monitoring • Usage and handling of raw materials, waste and hazardous materials Relevant environmental monitoring reports (“EMR”), based on EMP monitoring aspects, are prepared and reported on a quarterly basis to the DOE Malaysia, in line with regulatory requirements on prevention and mitigation measures. Additionally, we undertake an annual environmental compliance audit, which is conducted by a DOE-certified third-party auditor, to assess our environmental management compliance, as mandated by the DOE Malaysia. Caring for the Planet Caring for the Planet Driving Awareness Across Our Workforce We strive to educate our staff and workers on water conservation and explore collaborations with relevant stakeholders to identify and implement water conservation opportunities through innovative technologies. HOW WE PERFORMED IN 2023 Water Withdrawal and Consumption In FYE2023, we withdrew a total of 2.8 million cubic metres (“m3”) of water, signifying a 6.6% decrease from FYE2022. Nevertheless, our water consumption and total water discharge decreased in FYE2023, standing at 2.4 million m3 and 0.5 million m3, respectively. Through our dedicated water stewardship initiatives, we successfully surpassed our 2030 water withdrawal intensity target in FYE2022. This positive trend continued in FYE2023, with our water withdrawal intensity reaching 2.2 m3/tonne of aluminium, marking a 29.7% reduction from our 2016 baseline. 2021 2022 2023 Total Water Withdrawal (million m3) 3.4 3.0 2.8 Water Withdrawal Intensity (m3/tonne of aluminium) 3.0 2.4 2.2 Total Water Consumption (million m3) 2.6 2.5 2.4 Total Water Discharge (million m3) 0.8 0.6 0.5 Notes: 1. Total Water Withdrawal, Water Withdrawal Intensity and Total Water Consumption comprised aggregated data from our midstream (PMBtu, PMS, PMAR) and downstream (PMBA, PMI, PMI) facilities. 2. Total Water Discharge comprises aggregated data from facilities at PMBA and PMI only. 3. Value has been restated for the Total Water Withdrawal, Water Withdrawal Intensity and Total Water Consumption for FYE2021 and FYE2022 due to enhanced scope of process and non-process water in PMI and PMIT. Effluent Discharge Compliance Due to our rigorous monitoring, we have maintained our record of zero (0) incidents of non-compliance with effluent discharge regulations over recent years. GOING FORWARD As we move forward, we are dedicated to minimising our water risk, improving water efficiency within our operations and promoting water-saving programmes and policies to foster responsible water practices across the Group. BIODIVERSITY GRI 3-3, GRI 304-1, GRI 304-2, GRI 304-3, GRI 413-1 M13 WHY IT MATTERS The preservation of biodiversity stands as a paramount concern globally, with profound implications for businesses reliant on natural ecosystems. Any biodiversity loss due to the pollution of air, water or soil may pose business risks, with these risks further amplified by the overarching challenge of climate change. We acknowledge the pervasive threats to biodiversity that exist today; pollution, climate change and overexploitation. Furthermore, we understand the intrinsic link between biodiversity, our supply chain and operations, and thus we ought to act responsibly in our consumption and operational management to curb any possible biodiversity loss in areas where we have control or influence. UN SDGs Capitals IC NC
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