Sustainability
Statement
OUR ENVIRONMENTAL
MANAGEMENT
SAMEE acknowledges that every aspect of our business affects the environment,
whether positively or negatively. To minimise our environmental footprint and
ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations, we have developed
an Environmental Policy that emphasises environmental responsibility, resource
conservation, and mindful consumption. We regularly update this policy to align
with the latest sustainability standards.
Recognising the serious implications of climate change and its potential impact
on our operations, the natural environment, and society, we actively monitor and
optimise our greenhouse gas (“GHG”) emissions. Climate change is an integral
consideration in our sustainability and business strategies.
WASTE AND HAZARDOUS MATERIAL MANAGEMENT
(GRI 306)
Management Approach
Guided by our Environmental Policy, we prioritise waste management practices that focus on reducing waste and safely
handling both hazardous and non-hazardous materials. Committed to environmental protection and conservation, SAMEE
continually strives to improve its environmental performance. This involves strict adherence to relevant environmental laws
and regulations, along with regular inspections, monitoring, and audits to ensure continuous improvement. As SAMEE
expands and increases its production capacity, the Group experiences a rise in production activities, which consequently
leads to an unavoidable increase in the volume of scheduled waste disposal and effluent discharge.
Target, Strategies, Initiatives
SAMEE implements waste management strategies by closely monitoring and controlling waste from its production activities.
The company uses the Electronic Scheduled Waste Information System (“eSWIS”) as an Environmental Mainstreaming
Tool for Guided Self Regulation to collect and monitor waste-related data, as required under the Environmental Quality
(Scheduled Waste) Regulation 2005. Additionally, we have taken several proactive steps to minimise the adverse effects of
waste. In all our manufacturing facilities, we have set up and applied methods and guidelines for disposing of industrial and
hazardous waste, such as sludge, used activated carbon, contaminated rags and containers, as well as non-hazardous waste
like food and office waste.
In FY2024, the implementation of a zirconium line in our new production line at our Thailand sites, which began in July
2023, successfully replaced the previous phosphating process. This shift has eliminated zinc as a hazardous waste, marking
a significant step towards more sustainable and environmentally conscious production methods.
Aligned with our commitment to sustainable practices, we have introduced several environmental initiatives. Our “Let’s
Protect Our Planet, Say No To Plastic!” campaign aims to reduce plastic packaging usage by providing all our employees with
a food container and cutlery set. Additionally, we have launched the SAM Recycle Week – A Green Initiative, encouraging
the collection of various recyclable items, including paper, carton boxes, clothing, and e-waste, utilising specially designated
bins. These initiatives, coupled with our commitment to recycling and reusing coolant, represent our ongoing efforts to
operate in an environmentally responsible manner.
Our production and waste management processes are effectively monitored and managed by exceptional management
systems and experienced personnel.
Table 9: Management of Scheduled Waste
Licensed waste
contractors
Only licensed
waste contractors
are engaged in
the collection
and disposal of
hazardous waste,
as authorised by
local regulators.
Appropriate
waste storage
on-site
All hazardous
waste is stored
and appropriately
labelled on-site
to prevent waste
contamination
and leakage.
Trained and
experienced
personnel
Our facility team
is experienced
and appropriately
skilled. Our
Facility officer for
Scheduled Waste
Management
attended the
following
course: Certified
Environmental
Professional in
Scheduled Waste
Management
(“CePSWaM”).
On-site
inspections
Regular
inspections are
performed by
facility personnel
on waste storage
and other facilities
to ensure the
appropriate
handling of
scheduled waste.
Waste
Reduction
Wastewater
generated from
our chemical
line was fully
treated through
our wastewater
treatment plant
and minimum
waste was
generated.
Lowering
consumption of
coolant used
We lower the
consumption of
coolant through
machinery
and process
optimisation,
coolant was
recycled on time,
thus lowering the
volume of spent
coolant.
Performance Data
In FY2024, SAMEE generated 609.25 metric tonnes of hazardous waste, with an intensity of 0.41 metric tonnes per million
revenues. All waste generated during the year was diverted from disposal and sent for recycling by vendors, ensuring that
no waste was disposed of in landfills. This commitment to recycling reflects SAMEE’s dedication to minimising environmental
impact and promoting sustainable waste management practices.
During SAMEE’s production process, a significant amount of effluent will be generated, particularly for our aerospace
segment. We are committed to ensuring that the quality of effluent discharged complies with local regulations through
various management measures and minimises the environmental impact. In FY2024, SAMEE discharged 82,896 kilolitres of
effluent, an increase from the 54,927 released in FY2023.
Waste Intensity – waste generated / production or sales revenue
(Metric Tonnes per RM Million Net Revenue)
Effluent Intensity
(Kilolitres per RM Million Net Revenue)
Figure 7: Scheduled Waste Disposed
ENERGY MANAGEMENT
(GRI 302)
Management Approach
With the growing emphasis on
decarbonisation, companies must pay closer
attention to energy sources and management
to decrease their own and their supply
chain’s environmental impact, contributing
to a low-carbon or net-zero society. SAMEE
has consistently monitored and disclosed
its energy consumption over the years. Our
goal is to lower energy use to reduce our
environmental footprint.
Target, Strategies, Initiatives
Energy Consumption
As a production-oriented company, SAMEE has multiple facilities, including factories and offices, so significant energy
consumption is inevitable. In the production process, we improve energy efficiency through equipment updates, process
optimisation and mass production. Our newly set-up Zirconium line in Thailand, which is replacing the existing phosphating
process, operates at ambient temperature, thus minimising energy consumption.
In addition to encouraging employees to control air-conditioning and lighting, we have implemented a new policy to
turn off office air-conditioning after 7 pm to conserve energy. We have optimised energy efficiency in our office spaces by
adjusting temperatures to 24 to 26°C, ensuring comfort while minimising energy usage. Additionally, solar film has been
installed on windows to reduce heat gain, thereby decreasing the reliance on air-conditioning systems. Timers have been
installed on electrical appliances to further promote energy conservation, automatically switching them off when not in use.
These initiatives reflect our ongoing commitment to reducing our environmental footprint and operating as sustainably as
possible.
In FY2024, we installed 24 sets of solar street lighting, replacing all conventional street lighting in the PE5 plant to offset our
energy consumption. Our solar cell lighting system has proven to be highly effective, contributing to an estimated saving of
144 kWh per day, equivalent to 52,560 kWh per year. This substantial reduction in our energy consumption has significantly
decreased our reliance on non-renewable energy sources.
Additionally, we have installed an EV charging station to encourage our employees to use green vehicles. This initiative
aligns with our commitment to reducing our carbon footprint and promoting sustainable transportation options.
Performance Data
Electricity Consumption
(MWh)
Energy Intensity
(MWh per RM Million Net Revenue)
Figure 8: Energy Consumption
WATER MANAGEMENT
(GRI 303)
Management Approach
We aim to foster awareness among employees about
water conservation in their daily work and optimise the
utilisation of water resources. SAMEE is committed to
responsible water management practices as outlined
in our Environmental Policy, which emphasises the
importance of preventing pollution and adhering to
environmental protection measures whenever possible.
To ensure compliance with environmental standards,
we follow the Department of Environment Standard B
for industrial effluent, as outlined in the Environmental
Quality (Industrial Effluent) Regulations 2009. This serves
as our primary reference for managing and monitoring
our industrial effluent discharge.
Targets, Strategies & Initiatives
The company’s main water source is from Perbadanan
Bekalan Air Pulau Pinang (“PBA”), which is monitored
daily through meter readings and water bills as part of
our efforts to identify and assess water-related impacts
and track water usage. We also periodically review water
consumption and effluent data to ensure our water
management practices remain effective.
SAMEE has implemented systems to reduce water
consumption by utilising rainwater harvesting and
recycling water through a Reverse Osmosis (“RO”)
process.
Additionally, the company has installed faucet nozzle
filters for further water conservation and operates a
wastewater treatment plant to treat wastewater before
discharge. Approximately 44 cubic meters per day of RO
recycled water will be utilised for toilet flushing, scrubber
systems, gardening and the wastewater treatment plant.
We have installed water tap inserts in our Singapore and
Thailand sites to regulate water use and reduce water
wastage. We will continue exploring potential options in
our water management plan to roll out these initiatives
at all our sites.
Performance Data
Our water consumption includes both production water
and domestic water. In FY2024, our water consumption
was 213.03 megalitres, marking a 20% rise from FY2023.
This was mainly due to the addition of new factories and
the increase of our production capacity to support the
growth of our businesses.
Total Water Consumption
(Megalitres)
Water Intensity
(Megalitres per RM Million Net Revenue)
Figure 9: Water Consumption
CLIMATE CHANGE
GHG EMISSIONS
(GRI 305)
Management Approach
SAMEE understands that climate change can affect our production and operations both positively and negatively. Moving
forward, we will work on identifying climate-related risks and opportunities, evaluating their potential and actual impacts
on SAMEE, and mitigating them through strategic planning and risk management. Climate change considerations will be
integrated into our strategic development process as we pursue more sustainable and environmentally friendly business
practices.
Target, Strategies, Initiatives
In 2023, SAMEE set a target to reduce its GHG emission intensity by 10% annually over the next three years. As we enter
the second year in 2024, we continue our efforts towards achieving this goal.
We are establishing a GHG emission data tracking and management system and disclosing GHG emissions data from
FY2023. In the future, we will further improve the coverage of the data scope, promote carbon inventory work and master
the comprehensive carbon emissions status of our operations. In addition, we will consider the collection and calculation
of scope 3 data where feasible to assess the industry’s carbon emissions and seek decarbonisation opportunities from the
supply chain perspective.
Since becoming fully operational in July 2023, the implementation of the zirconium line to our new production facility in
Thailand has significantly reduced electricity consumption. By using electricity more efficiently to generate heat, we have
successfully reduced our carbon footprint.
Having explored the feasibility of renewable energy, we have embarked on a solar panel journey to reduce negative
environmental impacts and contribute to reducing scope 2 GHG emissions from electricity consumption. In February 2024,
we successfully installed and activated our first solar panel system on-site. This system has a capacity of 1,487 kWp and
is capable of generating approximately 2,142 MWh of solar-generated electricity annually. As a result of this initiative, we
anticipate a significant reduction of 1,178 tonnes of CO2
emissions each year.
In addition, we are also focusing on reducing GHG emissions generated outside of SAMEE. In this reporting period, we
continued to encourage our employees to participate in our Carpooling Incentive Programme to reduce the number of
vehicles on the road and decrease the emission of harmful pollutants. In daily management, we promoted the following
measures to improve resource and energy efficiency and reduce emissions.
- Lower the consumption of coolant use through machinery and process optimisation and thus, reduce the scheduled waste.
- We encourage all air conditioners at the office to be set between 24 and 26 degrees Celsius, as per recommendation by the Malaysian government, to reduce our GHG emissions.
- Wastewater generated from the chemical line is fully treated through our world-class wastewater treatment plant and limited waste is generated.
- We have resumed discussion with the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (“MIDA”) on the green technology incentive programme. All new buildings will take into consideration of solar panel installation readiness.
- Implementing green planting initiatives, including providing an office plant for each employee and in common areas, as well as tree planting surrounding the office building involving both employees and customers.
SAMEE Carpooling Programme:
The SAMEE Carpooling Programme encourages employees to reduce our carbon footprint and contributes towards
environmental sustainability and GHG emissions reduction.
In FY2023, the program was successfully launched in January, with an initial three (3) groups of carpoolers signing up. By
the end of the FY2024 reporting period, the program had expanded to seven (7) carpooling groups, collectively reducing
employee commuting distance by 9,455 kilometres. Through its carpooling program, SAMEE successfully reduced CO2
emissions by 1.55 metric tons. This marked a significant first step towards environmental sustainability and emissions
reduction, focusing on employee commuting.
Performance Data
In FY2024, SAMEE began monitoring Scope 1 emissions, primarily derived from fuel consumption related to transportation
and forklift operations. The total Scope 1 emissions for the year amounted to 183.68 metric tons of carbon dioxide
equivalent (tCO2e).
Scope 2 GHG Emissions
(Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent)
GHG Emissions Intensity
(Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent
per RM Million Net Revenue)
Figure 10: GHG Emissions
