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                                                             Toxic Emissions & Waste



        We are committed to adhere to ethical disposal practices for  TNB Hazardous Waste Management Process     We collaborate with licence waste collectors to select the most
        scheduled waste in our ongoing efforts to minimise                                                       appropriate  and  sustainable treatment  method  according  to
        environmental impact and support sustainable development                                                 4Rs approach with the aim to minimize environmental impact
        goals.                                                                                                   and promote sustainable waste management.
                                                                                                                 The table below provides a summary of the waste generated
        Hazardous Waste Management Process and Method                                                            from TNB operations and the corresponding treatment
                                                                                                                 methods, based on our initial engagement with the licensed
        At TNB, our primary principle is the prevention of waste                                                 waste collectors. These treatment methods shall be validated
        generation, including hazardous waste. When hazardous                                                    with data collected by the licensed waste collectors.
        waste  is  unavoidable  in  our  operations, we manage it
        responsibly through the 4R approach-Reduce, Reuse,
        Recycle, and Recover. Together with our robust circular
        economy practices and proactive waste prevention initiatives,
        we are committed to minimizing environmental impact and
        promoting sustainable waste management.

        We are  dedicated  to implementing responsible and  diligent
        hazardous waste management across all levels of our
        operations. Our hazardous waste management practices
        fully comply with the Environmental Quality (Scheduled
        Wastes) Regulations 2005, under the Environmental Quality
        Act 1974, as enforced by the Department of Environment
        (DOE) Malaysia. The hazardous waste follows a standardized
        management process, as outlined below.
















                                    Carbon Management  Water Management   Biodiversity & Land Use  Opportunities in RE  Toxic Emissions & Waste
                          Human Capital Development  Health & Safety  Labour Rights  Supply Chain Management  Community Relations  Corporate Governance
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