Coastal Contracts Bhd.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Total Energy Consumption:27,296.9 MWh/year
Water Consumption:24.2 megalitres/year
ESG Focus Areas
- Economic
- Environmental
- Social
Environmental Achievements
- Commencement of operations of EMC Papan Plant in February 2023, preventing gas flaring and contributing to CO2 reduction.
- Use of low sulphur fuels and fuel-efficient marine engines in offshore vessels, complying with IMO 2020 regulations.
- Use of non-toxic and non-polluting tin-free antifouling paints in ship hulls.
- Energy efficient practices in office, reducing energy consumption.
Social Achievements
- Total training hours of 623 hours across employee categories.
- Implementation of standard operating procedures to mitigate the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.
- Monetary donations to various local communities totaling RM 236,500.
- Contribution to PACMA (PEMEX's CSR initiative) with donations of ambulances and trucks to Mexican municipalities.
Governance Achievements
- Establishment of Whistleblowing Policies and Procedures.
- Establishment of an Anti-Bribery and Corruption Policy (ABC Policy) with 100% employee training/compliance across categories.
- Annual assessment of the independence of Independent Directors.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Net zero emissions by 2050.
Medium-term Goals:
- Establish medium to long term strategic plan for diversification into renewable energy sector.
- Net carbon reduction at Project level.
- Diversity into renewable energy sector.
Short-term Goals:
- Focus on investments into production-related infrastructure projects (preferably natural gas) with greater sustainability.
Environmental Challenges
- Slower than expected collection from Pemex, resulting in a substantial impairment loss on receivables of RM185.2 million.
- Underperformance of the Shipbuilding and Ship Repair Division due to lesser ship repairing contract works.
- Global economic uncertainty due to geopolitical tensions, inflation, and potential recession.
Mitigation Strategies
- Prudent cash management strategy to build up reserves.
- Monetisation of the Group’s OSV fleet.
- Diversification into the tourism sector.
- Focus on recession-proof projects with stable earnings visibility (e.g., gas conditioning plants).
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Procurement Policy ensuring ethical conduct and value for money; approximately 58% spending on local suppliers.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Opportunities
- Opportunities in the renewable energy sector.
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Bursa Malaysia Sustainability Reporting Guidelines
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
- Goal 13 (Climate Action)
Investments in cleaner energy infrastructure projects (natural gas) promoting energy savings, CO2 emission reduction, and accessible energy.