Climate Change Data

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.