99 SUSTAINABILITY REVIEW | BUILDING ENVIRONMENTAL AND CLIMATE RESILIENCE for example, water scarcity can lead to habitat loss, impacting the local biodiversity. In addition to ensuring that our renewables assets adhere to all regulatory environmental standards, Yinson Renewables is currently exploring dry cleaning methods for new projects. We plan to adopt a phased approach, alternating between dry and wet cleaning, to reduce water consumption. We aim to optimise the dry cleaning method and eventually phase out wet cleaning at certain locations. Impact to local biodiversity As one of the leading players in the FPSO industry, Yinson supports and aligns with SDG 14, Life Below Water, and is committed to preventing all kinds of marine pollution as Flamingo Habitat Restoration Programme, Angola Our Angola office collaborated with Otchiva, a local NGO dedicated to saving the habitats of flamingos through mangrove restoration. This initiative aims to counter mangrove loss caused by illegal activities and pollution. In conjunction with World Environmental Education Day in 2024, the Yinson team, joined by local youths, planted 1,053 mangrove trees of varying species, contributing towards the preservation of vital biodiversity. Biodiversity Programme with Free Tree Society, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Yinson Renewables employees volunteered in a local biodiversity and environmental programme with the Free Tree Society (FTS) at the Taman Tugu Nursery in Kuala Lumpur. Joined by colleagues across our global offices, Yinsonites propagated various native rainforest trees for future transplantation while learning about environmental solutions like rainwater harvesting and composting. well as ensuring sustainable management and protection of marine and coastal ecosystems. Our engineering solutions integrate international and national regulations, as well as industry best practices. This includes implementing advanced technologies to prevent spills, reducing emissions from our operations and ensuring that our activities do not harm marine biodiversity. Yinson conducted a geographical information system (GIS) desktop study on the locations of our operational renewable assets to identify protected areas and areas with high biodiversity value. All Yinson Renewables’ operational assets are located outside of protected areas and are not within 50 km vicinity of key biodiversity areas. This was conducted through a desktop study on KeyBiodiversityAreas.org. Asset and location Project area (hectares) Located within protected or biodiversity areas? Distance to protected areas Distance to key biodiversity areas Rising Bhadla 1, Rajasthan, India 140 No 1 protected area within 50 km None within 50 km Rising Bhadla 2, Rajasthan, India 140 No 1 protected area within 50 km None within 50 km Nokh, Rajasthan, India 362 No None within 50 km None within 50 km For the operations of all our offshore assets, we will conduct all required environmental assessments to ensure compliance with all applicable environmental-related regulations. Meanwhile, all environmental impact assessments, biodiversity analysis, prior and ongoing monitoring, reporting and implementation of control measures required by relevant environmental regulations are fully completed and followed through by all Yinson Renewables projects, whether these are in the early development, in construction or operation. We adhere to all regulatory standards and minimise ecological impacts to safeguard natural ecosystems and promote biodiversity conservation. Employee-driven biodiversity initiatives
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