SUSTAINABILITY REPORT Cont’d BIODIVERSITY GRI 3-3 Why is this important? Forests, being the key component to a healthy, thriving, and balanced ecosystem, cover 31% of the Earth’s land. We, at Press Metal, are committed to protecting the biodiversity and natural ecosystems in the areas we operate. Despite being ranked as a low-priority material matter in the FY2022 materiality matrix, we continue to strive to protect the ecosystem. It is our duty to coexist harmoniously with nature and promote the rehabilitation and preservation of our ecosystem. Our Approach All of our facilities in Malaysia are required to undergo an Environmental Impact Assessment (“EIA”) prior to the commencement of planning and construction works as well as in the operation phase of the facilities, to assess and identify (if any) our adverse environmental impact. The EIA covers ecological monitoring that involves monitoring of bioindicators through: • Determination of baseline level and identification of suitable vegetation and plants as an indicator for airborne fluoride emission • Monitoring of fluoride content in indicator plants and seawater samples at selected sites According to the results of the EIA, our operations did not pose any significant impact on surrounding biodiversity. Air quality modelling was conducted to assess the dispersion of fluoride emissions, and the outcome indicated that the likelihood of adverse impacts on surrounding vegetation from fluoride gases is low. Additionally, our smelting operations carry out regular ecology monitoring and report to the relevant authorities. All of our manufacturing facilities are not located in any World Heritage Properties, protected areas, or key biodiversity areas. Press Metal has also implemented an Integrated Pest, Vector, and Invasive Species Management Plan to identify and prevent the spread of invasive and alien species during the importation of products that are shipped across international waters. This is to avoid any possible introduction of alien species that may impact the natural balance of the local ecosystems. Press Metal is enhancing Biodiversity Management Plan for all of its manufacturing facilities. This plan is intended to provide guidance in identification and assessment of any potential impacts on biodiversity that may arise from our operations through self-assessment, and when necessary, to develop a mitigation measure. If necessary, a Biodiversity Action Plan with specific targets and timelines will be developed according to the Biodiversity Mitigation Hierarchy guideline (avoid, mitigate, restore or rehabilitate and finally offset) with the goal of achieving no net loss of biodiversity. PRESS METAL ALUMINIUM HOLDINGS BERHAD 143
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