minnows enhance the biodiversity in a given site, in line with ESG principles. They also avoid the introduction of chemical or bacterial agents into the site’s existing ecosystem, seen in conventional controls such as pest fogging and mosquito dunks utilising targeted bacteria such as Bacillus Thuringiensis Israelensis to control larvae populations. DRAGONFLIES & DAMSELFLIES SPECIES AT TROPICANA GOLF & COUNTRY RESORT: 1. Saddlebag Glider (Tramea Transmarina) 2. Blue Dashers (Brachydiplax Chalybea) 3. Common Flangetails (Ictinogomphus Decorates) 4. Crimson Dropwings (Trithemis Aurora) 5. Variegated Green Skimmer (Orthetrum Sabina) 6. White-barred Duskhawks (Tholymis Tillarga) 7. Sultan (Camacinia Gigantea) 8. Yellow-barred Flutterers (Rhyothemis Phyllis) 9. Scarlet Skimmers (Crocothemis Servilia) 10. Blue Adjutants (Aethriamanta Aethra) 11. Chinese Greenwings (Neurobasis Chinensis) 12. Common Bluetails (Ishnura Senegalensis) 13. Blue Sprites (Pseudagrion Microcephalum) 14. Variable Wisps (Agriocnemis Femina) Subsequently, we also recognised biodiversity as a key pillar in our CSR activities. To this end, we aim to support third-party projects with a positive impact on biodiversity. Another area which has been suggested but we have not committed to is the inclusion of additional levy/charges on properties sold at critical sites, which is then channelled to support biodiversity conversation e orts. This also includes carbon credit schemes, which are linked to biodiversity conversation e orts (forest replanting). As part of our moving forward plan, we aim to explore possibilities of obtaining independent recognition for biodiversity-related certification. However, this is subject to financial feasibility and our financial capability. Our Performance Our biodiversity risk assessment remains a work in progress. Currently, we rely mainly on requirements prescribed by the Environmental Impact Assessment as mandated by local authorities and from any opposition, protest or criticism by various stakeholders which has come to our attention, if any. We will continuously review our criteria and our data collection process in order to ensure that we mitigate the adverse e ects of our development on local flora and fauna. Existing and New Developments Biodiversity Impact Assessment (Critical/non-critical/ not performed) Rationale Avisa Residences | Tropicana Alam Non-critical The site was previously a palm oil estate land with oil palm trees that have been removed, with no species of high conservation value and is not adjacent to sites with high biodiversity value. Assana & Merissa Serviced Suites | Tropicana Cenang Non-critical The site is a brownfield land with no species of high conservation value and is not adjacent to sites with high biodiversity value. Summit Commercial Hub | Tropicana Uplands Non-critical The site was previously a palm oil estate land with oil palm trees that have been removed, with no species of high conservation value and is not adjacent to sites with high biodiversity value. Skypark Kepler Residences | Lido Waterfront Boulevard Non-critical The site is a land-reclaimed sea area with no species of high conservation value and is not adjacent to sites with high biodiversity value. 146 ANNUAL REPORT 2024
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