Chemical Company of Malaysia Berhad Sustainability Report 2019

To increase awareness and concern over the environmental impact of economic growth and global expansion of business and trade. | OUR COMMITMENT TO SUSTAINABLE | ENVIRONMENTAL PRACTICES CCM is committed to being a good steward of all that it has been entrusted with and our preservation of the Environment remains an integral component of CCM’s sustainable growth agenda. Our environmental management mandate calls for the Group to focus on the Prevention of Global Warming, the Conservation of Resources and the Preservation of Ecosystems. Our environmental performance is evaluated by monitoring the impact of our operations on the environment, from the planning stage right up to the end product. ELECTRICITY AND FUEL CONSUMPTION [302-1] We acknowledge the impact our business operations can have on the environment in terms of carbon emissions and climate change. As part of our commitment to safeguard the planet, we are proactively measuring our environmental footprint across the value chain to pinpoint and prioritise areas for improvement. Our ambition is to create a healthier planet by accomplishing optimum energy utilisation for the long-term whilst also reducing our energy costs. One of the most significant and sustainable practices that all businesses should implement is energy saving. The energy saving endeavours within our operations entail creating robust resource-saving programmes which produce a positive impact on the environment, create awareness among our employees, customers and communities, as well as is profitable for our business in the long run. Being able to effectively strategise our energy conservation efforts whilst maintaining and optimising our operational efficiencies also helps strengthen our reputation amongst our stakeholders. The Benefits of Consuming Less Energy Lower business operating costs Preservation of the environment and a lower carbon footprint Earn greater return on our investment Improve brand image among to consumers/and the public 39 SUSTAINABILITY REPORT 2019