At YTL, we integrate responsible and sustainable environmental strategies into our core business decisions to protect and enrich the natural environment for future generations by:
- Minimising environmental impacts of our operations.
- Protecting and conserving terrestrial and marine biodiversity as well as their ecosystems.
- Reducing greenhouse gas emissions through energy efficiency and renewable energy towards a low- carbon economy.
- Managing waste streams through responsible waste management, whilst optimising resource efficiency towards a truly circular economy.
- Prioritising sustainable water use and efficiency.
Biodiversity and Conservation
We understand that our business operations may bring about detrimental consequences to the environment and biodiversity in the vicinity. Hence, YTL Group is committed to adopting a nature-positive strategy, enabling us to mitigate risks more effectively and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. Beyond conducting environmental assessments and maintaining compliance, we also implement conservation initiatives and awareness programmes as well as form strategic partnerships with knowledgeable stakeholders to further advance biodiversity conservation efforts.
Climate Change
We recognise that the climate crisis is undoubtedly one of the most pressing challenges of our time and brings forth climate-related risks that could impact our operations, including physical, financial, regulatory and operational risks. By strategically managing climate risks, we not only safeguard our operations, but also seize opportunities to innovate, adapt and contribute to a sustainable future, underscoring our commitment to environmental stewardship and long-term success through a just and orderly transition.
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
As one of the key regional players in the power generation sector, YTL Group strives to optimise energy use across all facets of our operations through rigorous monitoring, the integration of energy-saving technologies and the implementation of energy-efficient practices. In line with our commitment to advancing the shift towards a low-carbon economy, we actively engage in the implementation of projects focused on the integration of renewable energy.
Waste Management and Resource Efficiency
At YTL Group, we recognise the importance of integrating circular economy principles into our resource and waste management strategies in all our business units by ensuring all resource use is carefully planned, efficiently utilised and processed to optimise the finite natural resources available. We strive to minimise unnecessary resource consumption, whilst continuously exploring innovative solutions and collaboration opportunities that lead the transition to a circular economy.
Water Stewardship
In light of the growing threat of water scarcity and with some of our business units operating in high-water stress regions, YTL Group is committed to ensuring that our diverse business operations build resilience by implementing sustainable and responsible water management practices and engage in water conservation efforts.