UEM Edgenta Berhad
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:17,577 tCO2e (2022 baseline)
Scope 1 Emissions:10,356 tCO2e (2022)
Scope 2 Emissions:7,221 tCO2e (2022)
Water Consumption:508,737 m3 (2023)
Waste Generated:1,498.97 metric tonnes (2023)
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change and Energy
- Environmental Management
- Supply Chain
- Human Rights
Environmental Achievements
- Launched Net Zero Targets for Scope 1 and 2 emissions with an interim target to reduce operational emissions by 26% by 2030 and achieve Net Zero Emissions by 2050.
- Completed construction of Recycled Asphalt Pavement (RAP) Premix plant.
- Recorded a 4.04% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions from the 2022 baseline.
- Conserved 10,582m3 of water in 2023.
Social Achievements
- Published Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Statement.
- Launched Individual Development Plan (IDP) for employees.
- Allocated RM30,000 to support animal welfare and conservation efforts.
- Contributed 1,800 volunteering hours to community programmes, benefitting 8,805 community members.
Governance Achievements
- Obtained ISO 37001 Anti-Bribery Management Systems (ABMS) certification.
- Enhanced Sustainability Policy to align with Bursa Malaysia’s Sustainability Disclosure guidelines and FTSE4Good.
- Developed a TCFD roadmap for reporting.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Achieve Net Zero emissions by 2050.
Short-term Goals:
- Reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 26% by 2030.
Environmental Challenges
- Rising costs due to inflation and minimum wage increases.
- Intense competition in the FM market.
- Manpower scarcity and high staff attrition.
- Client budgetary constraints.
- Supply chain disruptions.
- Cybersecurity risks.
Mitigation Strategies
- Cost optimisation initiatives (RM81.8 million in savings since 2021).
- Technology-based solutions (Asseto platform).
- Market diversification and expansion.
- Strategic partnerships.
- Enhanced HSSE programs.
- Business Continuity Plans.
- Robust cybersecurity measures.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 93 vendors audited (Infrastructure business)
Responsible Procurement
- Strategic Vendor Management (SVM) Framework
- Vendor Development Programme (VDP)
- Supplier Financing Programme (SFP)
- ESG awareness sessions for suppliers
- Green material sourcing
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products and services
- Growth in sustainability solutions market
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standards, UN SDGs, Bursa Malaysia’s Sustainability Reporting Guide, FTSE4Good
Certifications: ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, ISO 37001
Third-party Assurance: Limited assurance by internal audit team
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
- Goal 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure)
- Goal 13 (Climate Action)
- Goal 3 (Good Health and Well-being)
- Goal 5 (Gender Equality)
- Goal 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth)
Various initiatives contribute to these goals as detailed in the report.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Recycled asphalt pavement (RAP)
- Asseto platform
Awards & Recognition
- The Star ESG Positive Impact Awards (Gold for Energy Efficiency, Silver for Renewable Energy, Talent Management, and Good Health and Wellbeing)
- Company of the Year (Sustainability and CSR Malaysia Awards 2023)
- World Sustainability Icon Leadership Lifetime Achievement Award
- Outstanding World ESG Impact Award