11 Goal 6: Clean Water & Sanitation Goal 12: Responsible Consumption & Production WATER MANAGEMENT Related UNSDGs Why This Is Important As a property developer, water consumption management is a critical aspect of sustainable development and responsible resource use. We rely on it for cleaning, landscaping, and maintenance, particularly in our golf course management, as well as for construction activities. While we have not set specific targets for reducing water consumption, Tropicana is dedicated to continuously monitoring consumption and ensuring the responsible management of water resources in the areas where we operate. Our current water consumption does not significantly impact water availability in the areas where we operate, and there is no immediate threat of water scarcity at our construction sites and properties. None of our operations in Malaysia are located in water-stressed areas, and given the relatively low volume of water we consume vis a vis other water-intensive business sectors, it is not considered a significant risk. Goal 13: Climate Action Our Approach In FY2024, we have assessed and understood our potential impact on water resources using the Aqueduct Water Risk Atlas from the World Resources Institute. Based on this assessment, the overall water stress in areas in which we operate in Malaysia is low stress area. The baseline water stress measurement by Aqueduct measures the ratio of total water demand (e.g. domestic, industrial, irrigation and livestock) to available supplies (surface and groundwater). Higher value indicates more competition from users (e.g. high-water stress). In FY2024, we continued our e orts to optimise water usage across all sites by identifying and addressing water leaks, raising employee awareness about water conservation and promoting environmentally sustainable behaviour at our sites. A summary of key initiatives is as follows: Initiatives Description Rainwater Harvesting Water is reused for irrigation and common area purposes. Meters were installed to monitor usage. Awareness & Communications Relevant employees and managers are provided awareness and communique. To this end, we adopt guidelines issued by local water authorities in optimising water usage at our sites and the homes of our employees. Water-saving Sanitary Features Features covered under the Water E cient Product Labelling Scheme (“WELPS”) or Water E ciency Labelling and Standards (“WELS”), such as self-closing basin taps, dual-flush toilet cisterns, and spray bidets, are installed for common area use. Sustainable Landscaping We favour native or adaptive plants to minimise irrigation needs. Wetland plants are also used to improve water quality in the water bodies. The waterway in the Urban Park at Tropicana Metropark incorporates a self-sustaining wetland. We also used biofiltration technology as part of the stormwater management at the development. Pollution Traps Gross pollutant traps (“GPTs”) are installed to capture stormwater pollution before it enters the waterways. GPTs catch the majority of litter and silt before it reaches the waterway. The contents of the GPTs are regularly emptied and disposed of in a landfill. 142 ANNUAL REPORT 2024
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