Boustead Plantations Berhad | Integrated Report 2023

Safeguarding the Environment Waste and Effluent Management In 2023, the total non-scheduled waste which comprises domestic waste, solids from the dewatering system, boiler ash, EFB, fibre, and shell generated from our operations amounted to 392,696 MT, marking a 9% decrease compared to the waste generated in 2022. Similarly, a notable reduction in scheduled waste was observed in 2023 compared to previous years. To ensure compliance with the Environmental Quality (Prescribed Premises) (Crude Palm Oil) Regulations 1977, our POME undergoes three phases of treatment at the respective palm oil mill before discharge or reused for land irrigation. Non-Scheduled Waste (MT) 2021 2022 2023 404,978 430,525 392,696 Scheduled Waste (MT) 2021 2022 2023 50 181 69 Palm Oil Mill Effluent Generated (m3) 2021 2022 2023 832,697 920,393 1,003,918 Palm Oil Mill Effluent Treated (m3) 2021 2022 2023 1,020,209 920,271 1,024,888 Boustead Plantations Berhad 164

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