Datasonic Group Berhad Annual Report 2020

Sustainability Statement (Cont’d) Energy Management FY16 FY17 FY18 FY19 FY20 Electricity Consumption (kWh) 1,170,620 1,355,209 1,562,895 1,849,518 1,711,820 N1 Diesel Consumption, Genset (litre) 20 20 20 24 444 N2 N1 In FY20, electricity consumption had reduced compared to FY19, in line with lower production volumes and/or operational efficiency improvements. N2 Includes 420 litres of diesel purchased for the new power generator (Genset) at the Manufacturing Centre in Meru, Klang. Usage is reported based on annual top-up value of diesel. Operational efficiency improvements include energy savings-related projects and a continued focus on utility usage awareness, such as:- • Reducing energy consumption by switching off the lights and/or setting office equipment to standby mode when not in use; • Replacing office fittings & equipment with energy-efficient solutions at our office premises; Reusing and recycling paper and printer toners and cartridges; • Reducing paper consumption through the use of online solutions/applications, including circulation of electronic papers for Board meetings, whereby documents are saved in shared folders with controlled accessibility to reduce paper consumption; and • Procurement of paper that is sourced from sustainable forests & controlled sources, namely paper certified by the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (“PEFC”). Waste Management Generally, we reduce waste and manage the residue in an environmentally sound manner. Waste generated from our production is categorised into two main categories: solid waste and scheduled waste, as presented below:- FY16 FY17 FY18 FY19 FY20 SolidWaste (kg) 3,539 1,120 23,635 36,862 14,862 Shredded waste paper 1,740 - 22,530 29,110 13,737 Rejected plastic goods (PVC, PC, PET) 279 170 160 1,202 218 Carton box/Packaging box from vendor 215 110 105 2,733 165 Plastic core/container 120 75 70 2,656 355 Module tape (contains gold and/or silver) 90 45 50 70 5 Metal 1,095 720 720 1,091 382 ScheduledWaste (kg) 209 - 1,971 12,060 3,532 Machine hydraulic oil 39 - - - 314 N4 Thermal oil 170 - - - - Inks, paints, pigments, lacquer, dye, varnish products containing organic solvent, etc. - - 1,971 9,950 2,638 Contaminated cotton rag and gloves - - - 600 243 Contaminated drum & paint container - - - 1,510 299 Discarded or off-specification ink - - - - 30 Electrical and electronic assemblies containing components - - - - 8 N4 Newmachine hydraulic oil, in line with relocation of our factory from Port Klang to Meru, Klang. DATASONIC GROUP BERHAD I ANNUAL REPORT 2020 (Registration No. 200801008472 (809759-X)) 42