MISC Integrated Annual Report 2020

BIODIVERSITY At MISC, we aim to reduce the impact of our shipping operations on marine biodiversity through proper management of ballast water and spill prevention. All our vessels are equipped with ballast water management plans and since 2016, all newbuilds are equipped with Ballast Water Treatment Systems (BWTS) and in 2020, an additional 13 vessels were retrofitted. In 2020, MISC Group launched the Heart of the Ocean campaign to improve ocean health by conserving the marine ecosystem and reducing the impact of human activities on the oceans. This is in line with our commitment to ensure the sustainable use of the ocean and the preservation of marine diversity as outlined in UNSDG 14 - Life Below Water. The Heart of the Ocean icon was created to provide an identity for MISC’s biodiversity conservation initiatives and embodies MISC’s commitment, conviction and steadfast belief to continuously safeguarding the ocean and its marine biodiversity. It portrays an image of the hands protecting the sea and tells a story of passion and care where MISC is positioned as the guardians of the marine environment through the pair of hands forming a heart shape and filled with images of healthy marine life. Two signature programmes have been rolled out under this campaign, namely the Marine Biodiversity Conservation Flagship Programme led by the MISC Group and the UMT-MMS Sea Turtle Conservation Programme led by MMS. These two marine biodiversity programmes are focused on the conservation of coral reefs and protection of sea turtles which are critical in maintaining the ocean’s health. Marine Biodiversity Conservation Flagship Programme The Marine Biodiversity Conservation Flagship Programme in Mersing Islands is MISC’s inaugural conservation programme under the Group’s Heart of the Ocean campaign. The Programme is focused at improving oceans health through supporting conservation initiatives of coral reefs and taking positive actions to prevent and reduce plastic litter in our oceans. The programme is a collaboration between MISC and Reef Check Malaysia, a non-governmental organisation specialising in marine conservation. The programme kick started in January 2020 and throughout the year, various activities on coral reef conservation, surveys, baseline data collection, stakeholder’s engagement, and management programmes on the Mersing Islands were implemented. Turtle Conservation Programme A 5-year marine biodiversity conservation programme starting 2020 through a strategic collaboration between UMT- SEATRU and MMS focusing on conserving and protecting the sea turtles. We support the development of UMT-SEATRU Centre of Excellence on sea turtle conservation which focuses on these components: i. Facilities Improvement Management to upgrade the facilities and management of the sea turtle sanctuary ii. Outreach and Volunteer Programme with participation from MISC’s employees and the public MMS also conducted a Sea Turtle Contest aimed to create awareness amongst MISC employees on the importance of preserving our endangered species - sea turtles. SPECIAL FOCUS: HEART OF THE OCEAN LNG Product Petroleum 43 18 25 41 42 14 22 42 12 18 11 18 40 10 16 MISC Fleet Operational Effluent Discharge From Engine Room Per Vessel Per Month (m 3 ) WASTEWATER / EFFLUENT DISCHARGE 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2019 2020 2018 2017 2016 m 3 862,583 774,219 814,666 595,408 497,177 MHB FRESHWATER WITHDRAWAL MISC GROUP TOTAL FRESHWATER (M 3 ) Freshwater Withdrawal (Non-Shipping) Freshwater Consumption (from vessels’ freshwater generator) 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 1,072,501 935,724 922,583 740,542 635,686 385,534 287,124 308,139 322,175 328,790 OPERATING SAFELY AND SUSTAINABLY ///// Sustainability / Financial Review / Business Review / Leadership / Governance /// MISC Berhad / Integrated Annual Report 2020 7 224 MISC Berhad / Integrated Annual Report 2020 7 225 /// Governance / Leadership / Business Review / Financial Review / Sustainability ///// Section Section