Upholding Good Governance and Economic Resilience Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Berhad SECTION 5 • DELIVERING SUSTAINABLE VALUE FOR OUR STAKEHOLDERS 124 Read more on our sustainable manufacturing initiatives in the respective sections of this SR 2024. Initiative Objective Enhancing stability of metal pad and lowering energy consumption to improve operational efficiency and reduce anode consumption. Upgraded Pot Lining Design with Fully Graphitised Cathode Monitoring and detecting safety hazards using artificial intelligence to ensure safety and operational efficiency. AI Safety Production Management System Upgrading our pot controller and conventional crust breaker to an energy-efficient intelligent version, enhancing control over sludge and anode effects to reduce GHG emissions. Intelligent Crust Breaker and Pot Controller System Upgrade Fostering Innovation and Research for Progressive Growth Cultivating a culture of innovation is pivotal to refining manufacturing processes, and employees are actively encouraged to contribute through structured improvement projects. To facilitate this, we had developed a dedicated improvement platform, which enabled our own staff to submit proposals, contained detailed cost and benefit analyses, outlined improvements, and anticipated outcomes. The Sarawak Operations’ Improvement Programme (“SOIP”) provides a dedicated avenue for employees to submit ideas that drive improvements. The SOIP is categorised into SiPros, which target long-term, systemic enhancements and iPros, which address smaller, standalone solutions. In FYE2024, we successfully implemented 15 SiPros and 46 iPros, addressing areas such as the digitisation of reporting processes and upgrades to manufacturing operations. Further elevating our innovation agenda, a dedicated R&D team was established in 2021, with a focus on climate changerelated projects. Working in close partnership with our IT department, the R&D team advanced digitalisation and automation initiatives that enhance operational precision and sustainability. Our collaboration with local universities further enriched these efforts, which bridged research and academia to support student and staff development and to strengthen broader human resource capacity. Providing clean and renewable energy which contributes to long-term sustainability goals. Solar Project OUR VALUE CREATION At Press Metal, sustainable manufacturing is a strategic imperative that drives decarbonisation and fuels innovation for sustaining long-term growth and competitive strength. The SOIP, categorised into SiPros and iPros, drives transformative improvements in our manufacturing processes by streamlining workflows, enhancing quality, and bolstering sustainability — reflecting our commitment to innovation-led progress. By targeting both systemic and incremental advancements, SiPros and iPros ensure that our digital evolution delivers tangible benefits, positioning us to excel in a competitive, tech-savvy industry landscape. Throughout FYE2024, we continued to roll out key operational systems, each meticulously designed to target specific facets of efficiency, sustainability, and process optimisation.
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