83 INTEGRATED ANNUAL REPORT 2024 Overview of Wasco Berhad Key Messages Value Creation Commitment to Governance Sustainability Journey Financial Statements Other Information SUSTAINABILITY REPORT Pollution Prevention and Control Wasco is committed to addressing pollution by taking the following measures to reduce and avoid pollution impacts. They include: • Identifying resources and the generation of all types of waste; • Avoiding their impact and improving efficiency; • Reducing or eliminating pollution at its source; and • Modifying production, maintenance, and facility processes through material substitution, conservation, recycling, and reuse wherever applicable. Preserving Biodiversity We strive to operate responsibly and protect biodiversity where we work worldwide. As part of our commitment to the SDGs, we commit to net positive biodiversity impact by exploring our impacts on biodiversity, protected areas and areas of significant biological value at our operational sites. We are focused on minimising biodiversity impact and our environmental footprint, preserving natural habitats and protecting and restoring ecosystems through nature-based projects. We conduct formal biodiversity risk assessments on existing operations and potential new operations and projects. Before commencing a project, we perform a detailed Environmental Impact Assessment (“EIA”) to study the potential impact of our operations on habitats and ecological functions. The EIA also helps us to formulate risk mitigation approaches. For example, biodiversity risks are continuously monitored at our new site in Tanzania. Waste Wasco is responsible for conducting business without any detrimental effects on the environment. We comply with all applicable and prevailing laws and industry standards on waste management, adopting products, systems, and work practices that minimise or reduce the impact of waste whilst improving efficiency by increasing the potential for reuse and recycling of resources. The Wasco Waste Management Procedure sets out the following expectations: • Promote efficient use of resources to reduce pollution impacts. • Minimise waste generation at the source wherever feasible. • Explore alternative disposal methods by adopting cleaner and more sustainable technologies. • Ensure full compliance with all legal requirements related to waste handling and disposal. Our waste handling process for every type of waste disposed of from our operations is presented below. Sewage and Greywater • Sewage and greywater are collected in designated tanks that are properly plumbed and connected to ablution and lunchroom facilities. • Tanks are emptied regularly by an authorised contractor. Scrap Metal • Scrap metal, including copper, is collected in a scrap metal skip. • Scrap metal is collected or replaced by a contractor as appropriate. General Waste • Scrap timber and large general waste items are collected in a general waste skip. • Smaller or lighter general waste items, waste paper and food waste are collected in local, lined bins. Waste is fully contained and tied within suitable garbage bags upon emptying before being placed in the general waste skip to prevent it from being blown by the wind. • The general waste skip is emptied by a contractor as required. Recyclable Containers • Aluminium cans and plastic bottles are deposited in a designated recycling bin for donation. Waste Paint • Waste paint is allowed to fully harden in its original container and is then disposed of according to the Safety Data Sheet requirements, either as general waste or through an authorised contractor.
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