EXTERNAL ENVIRONMENT We recognise the importance of environmental protection and preservation in all our business operations and as such, through better management of resources and materials, we aim to promote a cleaner and healthier environment for all. Tropicana recognises its role as a model developer to many of our industry peers, given our years of experience in development, quality, and service excellence. As the calls for climate action continue to grow louder, we as industry leaders aim to prove our calibre by setting the stage for environmental stewardship through innovative developments. Our projects achieve high ratings on environment-conscious parameters and we implement impactful strategies to minimise any threats to the integrity of our natural environment. Furthermore, we develop townships that are catered towards bringing communities together, encouraging social recreation in green public spaces. Moving forward, our sustainability initiatives will continue to fortify our growth in every facet of our business, which may include expanding our portfolio into burgeoning property hotspots at Genting Highlands and Langkawi as well as developing affordable luxury homes in Puncak Alam. With more people becoming more aware of the need to recycle towards a greener future, Tropicana partnered with iCycle Management to establish community-based recycling programmes at its developments, in Tropicana Aman, Tropicana Gardens, Tropicana Avenue, Tropicana Heights, and Tropicana Metropark. The items collected included fabrics (clothes, shoes, bags, and even soft toys), paper, plastic, computer parts, metal as well as electrical and electronic products. Exciting giveaways such as iCycle Carbon Vouchers, shopping vouchers, and cash rewards were introduced to encourage residents to be part of this recycling programme. Since its launch in December 2019, more than 4,000kg of waste has been collected for recycling. SOCIAL Throughout 2021, Tropicana Foundation has actively reached out to communities in need, donating to various homes, organisations, and associations in its aim to uplift and improve the lives of the disadvantaged on top of supporting social, health, and environmental problems. Here are some key initiatives of the year: Tropicana Foundation delivered 6,500 hot meals to 28 charity homes during MCO 2.0 to spread festive cheers and provide relief to the underprivileged communities. Tropicana built a flood mitigation system at the Lido Waterfront Boulevard in Johor Bahru to address flooding concerns in the area. The Foundation organised, prepared, and delivered 7,500 food packs and daily necessities to 15 homes and NGOs in the Klang Valley during the month of Ramadan. Tropicana Gardens Mall served as one of five PPV centres for the Program Vaksin Selangor (“SelVax”) in support of the government’s effort to drive the country’s vaccination programme. To aid Johor in its fight against COVID-19, Tropicana donated RM690,000 to four institutions in the state. For Merdeka Day, the Foundation provided nutritious meals, fresh produce, and dry goods as well as protective gear to four NGOs across three states. Tropicana supported five homes with daily essentials and fresh produce for a month, on top of providing basic school supplies to 90 children from the homes. In collaboration with social activist, Kuan Chee Heng, who is better known as Uncle Kentang, the Foundation donated silver catfish to 628 underprivileged households. Channelled contributions from the Tropicana Foundation’s Buggy of Joy donation drive to provide relief for flood victims in Pahang, Selangor, and Kuala Lumpur. The Foundation donated care packs that included blankets, pillows, towels, dry food packs, and bottled mineral water to eight homes and NGOs. For Christmas, four children’s homes received an assortment of dry food packs, books, and toys. 1 2 3 4 6 5 7 8 9 88 89 Annual Report 2021 TROPICANA CORPORATION BERHAD PERFORMANCE REVIEW
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