CAHYA MATA SARAWAK SUSTAINABILITY REPORT 2015

19 CAHYA MATA SARAWAK SUSTAINABILITY REPORT 2015 ENVIRONMENT A company’s environmental performance relates to the impact of its operations on living and non-living natural systems such as land, air and water. Here at CMS, we understand the importance of mitigating any impact of our business activities on the environment and have introduced KPIs and policies that are helping to conserve and maintain the ecosystems for future generations to enjoy. Energy Management Energy management is the judicious and effective use of energy to maximise profits (minimise costs) and enhance competitive position. At CMS, we believe that the management of energy is fundamental as it saves us money, improves the Group’s reputation and mitigates climate change. It is our long-term aim to achieve optimum energy utilisation across all our Business Divisions. Sustainability at Our Workplace Campaign In 2016, CMS launched its ‘Sustainability at Our Workplace’ campaign with the tagline “Greening CMS for our Future”. Our aim is to reduce our carbon footprint and utility bills and our staff are guided by the various guidelines illustrated below. These guidelines are printed on our annual CMS standee/calendar that is placed on every employee’s desks. They are also printed on buntings and posters across all our CMS offices. They serve as a constant reminder to our staff to adopt sustainable work practices. This is also helping to establish a culture across CMS that proactively supports sustainable business practises. Introducing Energy Efficient Technologies CMS Cement Sdn Bhd aims to minimise overall energy consumption and to maintain grinding efficiency. The Company has been using the SIKA 874, a pre-grinding processing aid since 2011 to improve grinding efficiency at its Kuching plant. This has helped to reduce the plant’s power consumption from 42 kWh/MT to 34 kWh/MT. CMS Clinker Sdn Bhd has purchased vertical roller mills and is now utilising coal which is sourced locally from Mukah, Sarawak rather than from Indonesia. This coal has a low calorific value, high total moisture and high volatile matter. These elements are enhancing operational efficiencies, producing cost savings and helping reduce energy consumption. CMS Clinker has also upgraded its kiln and now uses a high-momentum burner that controls the swirl and jet air volume for a more effective flame shape. This enhancement has improved the heat recuperation and heat consumption is now below 800 kcal/kg clinker compared to 865 kcal/kg previously. Energy Efficient Lighting There is a significant drive across several CMS Business Divisions to adopt energy efficient lighting wherever possible. LED bulbs are a sensible option as they are energy efficient, have a long life and are free of toxic chemicals. Our Property Development Division is using LED lighting in the common areas of many of its new properties such as the niche Rivervale Residences project and the Isthmus river pontoon. The Division also uses LED bulbs in its general landscaping lighting and sodium lamps (which reduce energy) at its construction sites. The total savings achieved from adopting sodium lamps over a period of five years is RM17,444.70. At its offices, CMS Wires Sdn Bhd is replacing existing lighting with LED bulbs when the old bulbs fail. The Group is also piloting the use of solar street lighting in properties developed in the Samalaju Township. SUSTAINABILITYAT OURWORKPLACE Use natural light more Ionise offices with greenery Recycle paper & plastics Turn off computers & lights when away from your desk Take stairs not lifts especially for 1-2 floors Minimise printing by working online Unplug chargers, appliances & devices when not in use Switch to eco-friendly low wattage or LED light bulbs Be more productive, generate value daily in your work Implementing ISO 50001 at our Cement Division In 2015, we began implementing ISO 50001:2011 at our clinker plant and expect to be fully certified by June 2016. The process of implementing ISO 50001 will commence at CMS Cement’s Kuching plant in 2016 and the Bintulu plant in 2017. Specifically, ISO 50001 provides a framework to: • Develop a policy for more efficient use of energy; • Set targets and objectives to meet the policy; • Use data to better understand and make decisions about energy use; • Measure the results; • Review how well the policy works; and • Continually improve energy management. The total savings achieved from adopting sodium lamps over a period of five years is RM17,444.70