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                                                                 Carbon Management



        Holistic Environmental Approach


        In addition to tree planting, TNB is broadening its sustainability
        management through various initiatives:


        1. Combating Plastic Pollution:                      4. Fostering Innovation:                             We target to plant 40,000 trees annually, covering around
        In partnership with the Department of Environment (DOE),   In collaboration with the Forest Research Institute  89  acres and  sequestering  about 1,600  tCO2e.  In 2024,  we
        TNB addresses plastic pollution through beach clean-up   Malaysia  (FRIM),  TNB  supports  research  and  planted a total of 49,214 trees, covering sequestering about
        activities,restoring the beauty of coastlines like Pantai Desaru.   development in sustainable forestry practices.  1,900 tCO2e.Through our participation in the Greening
                                                                                                                  Malaysia Programme and My Brighter Green initiative, we
        2. Restoring Degraded Forests:                       5. Building Community Engagement:                    aim  to continue  making measurable   contributions  to
        Collaborating with the Malaysian Nature Society (MNS) and   TNB partners with educational institutions, government  environmental preservation and community well-being.
        Bentong Forestry Department, TNB revitalizes degraded  agencies,  and  NGOs.  An  example  is  the  UNITEN  Tree
        forest areas through joint tree-planting programs, enhancing   Planting Programme, which saw 20,000 trees planted
        forest cover and biodiversity.                       (approximately  equivalent  to 45 acres, approximately   Revision History:
                                                                                                                  30 March 2025: Updated data on trees planted and emissions avoidance in
                                                             sequestering  800  tCO e  annually)  across  five  university  2024.
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        3. Protecting Endangered Species:                    campus locations in December 2023. This initiative not only
        TNB works with NGOs like Sahabat Alam Sungai Tampik   increased green  cover but also engaged students and staff
        to develop and implement programs focused on protecting   in  environmental  action.  Further  partnerships  with  State
        endangered tree species and overall forest health.   Forestry  Departments,  UiTM Shah Alam, and TNB Research
                                                             promote  environmental awareness and empower local
                                                             residents to become active stewards of the environment.

















                                    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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