PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT SEC 4 86 PROGRESS AND ACHIEVEMENTS Plantation upstream Circular Waste Management • Most FGV estates implement reuse, recycle and recovery (3R) to contribute to responsible and sustainable practices of reducing waste generation. • We segregate recyclable wastes including plastic bottles, papers, glass, aluminium, outer liner fertiliser packaging bags, triple rinsed pest containers, and sell them to recycling collectors to divert wastes from landfills. A portion of the waste is reused for various purposes. • Organic materials like empty fruit bunches, palm fronds, palm trunks, decanter cake are recycled as part of our waste circular initiative and spread over estate land as mulch to enhance the soil quality. a. Estates Transformative By-Product Project • In a groundbreaking stride towards sustainability, FGV’s Renewable Energy Division has initiated a transformative project to harness the potential of palm oil milling by-products. This initiative aims to reduce waste and maximise resource utilisation leveraging Palm Oil Mill Effluent (POME), Sludge Palm Oil (SPO), Shredded Empty Fruit Bunch (SEFB), Palm Kernel Shell (PKS), Bunch Ash, Decanter Cake, and Organic Humus or Black Soil. Through the initiative, the following waste by-products are converted into valuable resources, championing sustainable practices: By-product Value-added products Outcomes Palm Oil Mill Effluent (POME) Biogas and organic fertiliser Subjected to advanced treatment processes, POME transforms into valuable resources, mitigating environmental impact and generating renewable energy, while contributing significantly to carbon footprint reduction. Sludge Palm Oil (SPO) Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) SPO, ingeniously converted into Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), significantly reduces greenhouse gas emissions in aviation fuels, aligning with the industry’s goal of carbon neutrality. Shredded Empty Fruit Bunch (SEFB) Mulch, compost SEFB, a natural mulch can be converted into compost, enhances soil fertility and moisture retention, and is also used in biomass pellets and organic fertilisers for sustainable agricultural practices and clean energy. Palm Kernel Shell (PKS) Clean and renewable energy source PKS diversifies our energy portfolio and diminishes dependence on conventional sources. Bunch Ash Organic soil conditioner and fertiliser Bunch Ash enhances soil fertility, reducing reliance on chemical fertilisers and championing sustainable agriculture. Decanter Cake Organic fertilisers and nutrientrich animal feed supplements Decanter Cake promotes sustainable agricultural practices by exploring value-added products which enhances economic viability. Organic Humus or Black Soil Organic fertiliser The incorporation of organic humus or black soil into plantations enhances soil structure and fertility, promoting sustainable crop growth. • This initiative reflects our commitment to innovation and sustainability in palm oil production, transforming waste into valuable resources and establishing a circular economy model to minimise environmental impact and foster a resilient industry. • Through this initiative, we can reduce our ecological footprint, foster a culture of innovation and sustainability throughout the organisation, and pioneer responsible palm oil production and environmental stewardship. b. Mills PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT
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