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Environment
The Group’s keen interest in the
sustainability of the environment means that the Resort holds a strong
environmentally-friendly approach, in line with the National Green Technology
Policy, the aim being sustainable development and conservation of the
environment for future generations.
The Group’s environmental management systems are constantly reviewed and adapted
in relation to four core areas of interests, namely the conservation of natural
resources (energy, fuel and water), waste management, prevention of pollution to
water, land and air, as well as the use of renewable energy.
The Group employs various schemes to conserve natural resources and reduce the
consumption of energy, fuel and water. A professional consultant is engaged to
conduct an energy audit to identify costeffective energy-saving opportunities in
line with the building energy efficiency index. Measures include installation of
energy-saving lights and reduce heat loads from air-conditioning systems.
Escalators are switched off during off-peak times and sensors are installed to
control
operations. Employees are also briefed on Energy Conservation Awareness by the
Group’s Engineering Department.
For fuel conservation, the Group employed a heat recovery system by installing
air pre-heaters at steam plants. Mechanical steam traps were replaced with fixed
orifice steam traps to limit steam loss. Steam plant operations were also
optimised to reduce steam losses and leakages and to prevent short cycling on
boiler operations. To conserve water, flow restrictors were installed and
effective water volume reduction programmes were implemented at water cisterns
at selected areas.
Monthly maintenance and daily checking of toilets are carried out to ensure
immediate repair of water leakages.
Waste management efforts follow the 3R (Reduce, Reuse and Recycle) programme and
scheduled waste management in accordance with the Environmental Quality Act
1974. ‘Reduce’ is achieved by using long-life energy-saving lights, reusable
cutleries and chemical tanks. ‘Reuse’ is achieved by re-using waste paper for
printing and back office usage. ‘Recycle’ is achieved by waste segregation at
source and waste delivery according to types of waste. The Group also practises
vermin-composting to turn food waste into organic fertiliser.
The Group implements various initiatives to prevent water, land and air
pollution. To prevent water pollution, the Yearly Sanitary Survey is conducted
on the water supply system and remedial actions taken to trace and remove
possible contamination sources. Bio-degradable chemicals are used for laundry,
rooms, cleaning of public areas and stewarding. Besides this, diesel engines at
pump houses were replaced with electrical motors to reduce water source
contamination from diesel spillage. To prevent land pollution, recycling is
practised to reduce waste disposal at landfill sites, and the use of
bio-degradable plastic bags and paper wrappers are promoted. To control air
pollution, smoke density meters are installed to monitor flue gas quality
generated by boilers. Flue gas analyses were also carried out for generator
sets, boilers and incinerators in accordance with the Written Approval issued by
the Department of Environment, in line with the Environmental Quality Act. Air
pollution control systems were also installed to treat the flue gas.
The Group Human Resources Department, through its Occupational, Safety and
Health (“OSH”) Section has initiated a Mentoring Programme on ISO 14001 and
OHSAS 18001 for Awana Genting Highlands, Awana Langkawi, Awana Kijal and the
Casino Departments. The OSH Section also ensures that chemicals used comply with
the Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) and Occupational Safety and
Health (Classification, Packaging and Labelling of Hazardous Chemicals)
Regulations 1997.
One of the National Objectives Strategies of the Ministry of Energy, Green
Technology and Water is to monitor the impact, improve efficiency of utilisation
and conversion, and promote renewable energy. The strategic location of the
Resort, which is exposed to wind and sunlight daily, makes the option of
generating electricity through the usage of wind and solar energy viable. The
Group is currently looking into ways to promote renewable energy as part of its
long-term plan.
Source:
Genting Malaysia Berhad Annual Report 2009
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