PESTECH INTERNATIONAL BERHAD
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2020-2021, 2022-07 to 2023-09)
Reporting Period: 2020-2021
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:146.2 tCO2 (from Shah Alam rooftop solar)
Waste Generated:1652 kg e-waste collected
ESG Focus Areas
- Economic
- Environmental
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Acquired a 94% stake in Green Sustainable Ventures (Cambodia) Co. Ltd. to invest in a 20MW solar plant in Cambodia.
- Initiated rooftop solar installations at its head office and Bukit Beruntung factory.
- Rolled out EV charging systems.
- Mandated recycling programs and initiated an E-Waste Collection Drive.
- Deployed IT infrastructure to reduce travel and paper usage.
- Installed 114kWp rooftop solar at Shah Alam head office, reducing electricity bill by 65% and CO2 emissions by 146.2 tonnes.
Social Achievements
- Implemented stringent procedures and controls to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic, prioritizing employee health and safety.
- Continued CARE programs to contribute to society.
- Provided employees with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Curbed workplace injuries by enforcing standard operating procedures.
- Supported various community initiatives through the CARE program (Community, Advancement, Recuperation, Environment).
Governance Achievements
- Established a Business Sustainability Working Group (BSWG) to develop sustainability strategies and programs.
- Implemented various policies to ensure corporate governance for sustainable development (Board Charter, Sustainability Policy, Corporate Disclosure Policy, Remuneration Policy, Directors’ Code of Conduct, Whistle-Blowing Policy, Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption Policy, Procurement Policy, Hedging Policy, Risk Management Policy).
- Launched online ABAC (Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption) training for all staff.
Climate Goals & Targets
Medium-term Goals:
- Expand renewable energy projects (LSS Farm, Waste-to-Energy, Rural Electrification, Microgrid, smart energy solutions).
Short-term Goals:
- Completion of Bukit Beruntung factory rooftop solar installation by end of 2021.
Environmental Challenges
- COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on project implementation.
Mitigation Strategies
- Implemented stringent SOPs, prioritized employee health and safety, utilized IT for virtual meetings, and offered flexible work arrangements.
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products and services
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Microgrid solution using solar panel, super capacitors and hydrogen fuel cell
- Compact dry-type transformer station
Reporting Period: 2022-07 to 2023-09
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:1,149.47 tCO2e/15 months
Scope 1 Emissions:26%
Scope 2 Emissions:11%
Scope 3 Emissions:63%
Renewable Energy Share:75.17% (head office) and 54.09% (Bukit Beruntung factory)
Total Energy Consumption:647.192 MWh/15 months
Water Consumption:9,945.24 m3/15 months
Waste Generated:3,093.8 kg/15 months (scheduled waste 1,007.3 kg, recyclable waste 2,086.5 kg)
ESG Focus Areas
- Economic
- Environmental
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Improved energy efficiency by 2% annually
- Installed solar power at project sites and offices
- Achieved zero environmental accidents
- Reduced recyclable waste due to digital document management
Social Achievements
- Achieved zero reportable accidents in office and project sites
- Trained 444 employees in health and safety standards
- Donated USD 48,753 to various charitable causes
- Sponsored 9 scholars under the PESTECH Scholarship Program
Governance Achievements
- Established the Sustainability and Risk Management Committee
- Implemented a Code of Ethical Conduct and Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption Policy
- Adopted a Data Security and Protection Policy
- Implemented Human Rights, No Child Labour, and No Illegal Foreign Labour Policies
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Achieve net-zero GHG emissions by 2050
Medium-term Goals:
- Improve energy efficiency by 2% annually
- Install solar power for project sites and offices
Short-term Goals:
- Achieve 95% project delivery within approved budget
- Achieve 95% customer satisfaction
Environmental Challenges
- Liquidity issues and high cost of financing
- Sluggish project execution pace
- Heightening cost of debt
Mitigation Strategies
- Restructuring exercise, including sourcing for new equity injection
- Focusing on procurement of new contracts
- Proposed restricted issue of 800,000,000 new ordinary shares
- Employee share option scheme (ESOS) to reward long-serving employees
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Integrity Pledge from Suppliers/Contractors
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products
- Opportunities in renewable energy market
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI, UN Sustainable Development Goals
Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 45001
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- PlugInfinite OCPP EV Charging management Platform
- PESTECH DC charger