Sustainable Operations • Biogas capture and conversion • Captured 934,811 m3 of biogas from 48,464 m3 of palm oil mill effluent, utilising a covered lagoon biodigester system • Converted 100% of biogas to generate 794 MWh (2022: 1,160 MWh) of electricity for the palm oil mill • Recycle biomass • Utilised 171,890 MT of fibres and shells for renewable energy production (2022: 180,593 MT) • Utilised 187,912 MT of EFB for mulching (2022: 209,358 MT) Strategic Priorities Key Initiatives Achievements Overall Labour Shortage • Workforce participated in the Foreign Worker Employment Relaxation Plan coordinated by the Ministry of Human Resources to secure additional quotas • Participated in the Career Carnival Programme in collaboration with the Social Security Organisation • Joined the “Week with Contributor” event organised by Lembaga Tabung Angkatan Tentera • Hosted an Open Day and engaged with the local community • A total of 2,770 (2022: 2,377) Malaysians and 3,798 (2022: 2,777) foreign workers were employed • Manpower shortage in 2023 improved by 38% Difficulties in Harvesting Old Palm Trees • Utilised lightweight carbon fibre poles for heights of 30 feet and above • Overall productivity and efficiency improved by 11% Irregular Weather Patterns Affecting Yield Performance • Implemented strategies for managing drought and flood conditions • Adopted resource conservation measures, such as rainwater harvesting and efficient irrigation practices, to mitigate the impact of unpredictable weather patterns • Reduced the probability of flooding • Enhanced moisture retention in areas characterised by suboptimal soil quality Peninsular Malaysia Operations High turnover rates due to unskilled tall palm harvesters in specific areas • Introduced Palm Pro units designed for tall palm harvesting • Improved productivity and reduced the time for harvesting Loose fruits collection below 5% • Established a dedicated team for loose fruits collection • Increased efficiency of loose fruits collection Poor accessibility for harvesting and crop collection • Utilised lightweight carbon fibre poles and undertook thorough road maintenance • Increased efficiency in harvesting and crop collection processes • Reduced delays and operational disruptions CHALLENGES AND MITIGATING ACTIONS Challenges Mitigating Actions Results Integrated Report 2023 063
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