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Carbon Management

2. Capture Carbon Emission 3. Off-Set Carbon Emission Increasing Renewable Energy Capacity
We are set to achieve a 29.63% reduction in emission In our pursuit of net-zero emissions, we invest in
intensity by 2050 through the implementation of advanced nature-based carbon offset initiatives like reforestation to
carbon capture and utilization (CCU) technologies. Our tackle hard-to-abate emissions. These efforts help absorb In our ambitious drive towards sustainability, we are
carbon capture and utilization strategy include: and store carbon dioxide, contributing to a more sustainable significantly increasing our renewable energy capacity both
future. We target to plant 40,000 trees annually, covering domestically and internationally. We aim to secure up to 5GW
• Carbon Capture: Development of bio-carbon capture (e.g., around 89 acres and sequestering about 1,600 tCO 2 e. In of RE capacity in Malaysia under various programs including
microalgae) or chemical carbon capture system to absorb 2023, we launched the My Brighter Green Programme to Large Scale Solar 5 (LSS5), Corporate Renewable Energy
and capture CO2 efficiently. commemorate TNB’s 74th Anniversary and planted a total Supply Scheme (CRESS) and Corporate Green Power
of 78,100 trees at 42 designated areas across the country, Programme (CGPP). This bold initiative is projected to achieve
• Carbon Utilization: Development of CO2 utilization system approximately equivalent to 174 acres and approximately a remarkable 46.47% reduction in emission intensity by 2050.
through biological and hydrogenation pathways. 3,100 tCO 2 e sequestered.

We embark on “Project Dragon” as a step to realize the
potential of carbon capture technologies in our effort to Total number planted Areas planted: Sequestered:
reduce carbon emission intensity. Initiated in June 2024, 78,100 trees at Approximately Approximately
the project aims to assess the technical and economic 42 designted areas across the country 174 acres 3,100 tCO e
²
viability of integrating carbon capture and utilization (CCU)
technology at our 2000MW Jimah East Power (JEP) coal Figure 4: Outcome of the My Brighter Green Programme
power plant. The goal is to successfully implement and
operate a pilot carbon capture and utilization system at the Figure 5: Key Renewable Energy Projects by 2026
site, capable of capturing up to 5,000 kg of CO2 annually for We will continue to explore and invest in both nature-based
utilization through either biological or hydrogenation and technology-based carbon offset initiatives for the These projects represent our unwavering commitment to
pathways. remaining hard-to-abate emissions (5.65% of emission expanding renewable energy sources and reducing our
intensity by 2050). Our commitment towards these efforts carbon footprint. By harnessing the power of the sun and inno-
are crucial in addressing our carbon footprint and ensuring a vative hybrid technologies, we are paving the way for a cleaner,
sustainable future for generations to come. greener future.

Figure 3: Conceptual Solution for Carbon Capture and Utilization

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