PORT OF TANJUNG PELEPAS LAUNCHES SUSTAINABILITY FRAMEWORK
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GELANG PATAH, 21 February 2023 – Port of Tanjung Pelepas Sdn Bhd (PTP), a joint venture between Malaysian based MMC Group and Hague based APM Terminals continues its efforts to further drive sustainability in port and logistics industry by launching its Sustainability Framework & Targets: Together Towards A Sustainable Future to guide the company to deliver sustainable value by integrating environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) considerations into its core business.
During the launching ceremony, PTP also signed two MOUs with SWM Environment Sdn Bhd (SWM Environment) and Johor National Park Corporation (Perbadanan Taman Negara Johor) as well as signing a pledge with United Nations Global Compact.
The MOU with Perbadanan Taman Negara Johor states that PTP is to commit to replanting 160,000 mangrove trees at Tanjung Piai over 5 years in protecting mangrove and its biodiversity.
In cultivating a recycling culture, PTP is also working with SWM Environment to establish a community-recycling center with the objective of raising public awareness of environmental issues, including reducing, reusing, and recycling materials by using the KITARecycle platform that would otherwise have to be disposed of in landfills.
PTP also signed a pledge towards United Nations Global Compact Principles to further showcase its commitment in creating a sustainable future together with its strategic partners.
Johor State Chairman of the Tourism, Environment, Heritage and Culture, YB Raven Kumar Krishnasamy in his speech lauded PTP for taking a robust step in its green journey and transition to be more sustainable.
“As Malaysia’s leading transhipment terminal and amongst the world’s busiest port, the State Government of Johor is convinced that the launching of PTP Sustainability Framework will set the benchmark for the port management practices and business sustainability.”
“By being agile and adaptive to changes in the industry and global market, we also hope that PTP will continue to take proactive measures to enhance and coordinate its future sustainability efforts as well as to take a leap in extending its leadership role in sustainable port development in the state and country,” added him.
PTP Chief Executive Officer, Marco Neelsen said the Sustainability Framework enables PTP to systematically demonstrate value creation, guide appropriate decision making and strategic planning, implement better management programmes not only for PTP employees and tenant but to the surrounding communities as part of our symbiosis ecosystem, establish efficient stakeholder engagement and drive appropriate risk management and mitigation measures.
“This means that Sustainability is embedded into everything that we do – from how we manage our business, to how we operate as a terminal operator, to how we support and contribute to the societal development objectives of the country,” he said.
Through Sustainability Framework, PTP will embed ESG considerations into its decision making and PTP will embed sustainability into its day-to-day operations through better management of its governance framework internally and as well as throughout its supply chain, energy usage and waste management, material consumption patterns, as well respecting human rights.
PTP also aims to create greater impact through contributions to society and community. This includes continuing its efforts towards empowering communities, protecting the environment, and uplifting communities through its Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives.
Photo caption: YB Raven Kumar Krishnasamy, Johor State Chairman of the Tourism,
Environment, Heritage and Culture (middle) with Marco Neelsen, Chief Executive Officer of PTP
during the launch of PTP’s Sustainability Framework at Port of Tanjung Pelepas.
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ABOUT KONTENA NASIONAL BERHAD
Kontena Nasional Berhad (KNB) is Malaysia’s premier logistics company with 50 years of experience in logistics operations. KNB began operations in 1971 when containerisation was introduced to the country.
Since its inception, it has expanded its business from just container haulage to international freight forwarding, warehousing, distribution, supply chain solutions, cold chain solution and Halal logistics.
Today, KNB is one of Malaysia’s largest one-stop logistics companies providing comprehensive logistics solutions customised to customer’s requirements.
For more information, please log on to www.kn.com.my.
ABOUT MMC CORPORATION BERHAD
MMC Corporation Berhad (“MMC”) is a leading utilities and infrastructure group with diversified businesses in Malaysia and abroad under four divisions, namely Ports and Logistics, Energy and Utilities, Engineering and Industrial Development. Its key businesses under the Ports and Logistics Division includes the port operations of Pelabuhan Tanjung Pelepas Sdn Bhd, Johor Port Berhad, Northport (Malaysia) Bhd, Penang Port Sdn Bhd, Tanjung Bruas Port Sdn Bhd and Kontena Nasional Berhad, a logistics provider. Internationally, MMC has presence in Saudi Arabia via Red Sea Gateway Terminal Company Limited, a container port terminal within the Jeddah Islamic Port.
Under the Energy and Utilities Division, Malakoff Corporation Berhad is the largest Independent Power Producer in Malaysia and its subsidiary, Alam Flora Sdn Bhd is one of the leading environmental management companies in the country. Under Gas Malaysia Berhad, MMC is the supplier of reticulated natural gas in Peninsular Malaysia operating and maintaining 2,600 kilometres of Natural Gas Distribution System network. Through Aliran Ihsan Resources Berhad, MMC provides full-fledge water services using high technology treatment in Malaysia.
MMC’s Engineering Division has played a leading role on the elevated section as well as the main contractor for the underground work package for the 51-kilometre Klang Valley Mass Rapid Transit (“KVMRT”) Kajang Line including 9.5 kilometres underground works. Currently, MMC is the main turnkey contractor for the entire 52.2 kilometres KVMRT Putrajaya Line. MMC has also successfully completed the 329-kilometre Ipoh-Padang Besar Electrified Double Tracking Project as well as the innovative Stormwater Management and Road Tunnel (“SMART”) motorway, the first of its kind, dual-purpose tunnel in the world.
MMC is currently in the final stage of completing the Langat Centralised Sewerage Treatment Plant which will serve 920,000 Population Equivalent and Langat 2 Water Treatment Plant which will supply 1,130 million litres of treated water per day.
MMC’s Industrial Development Division develops and manages approximately 5,000 acres of industrial developments namely Senai Airport City (“SAC”) and Tanjung Bin Industrial Park (“TBIP”) in Iskandar Malaysia, Johor and Northern Technocity (“NTC”) in Kulim Kedah. The SAC, TBIP and NTC developments come under the ambit of MMC’s Industrial Development Division, operating under three companies namely Senai Airport City Sdn Bhd, Seaport Worldwide Sdn Bhd and Northern Technocity Sdn Bhd.
In other business, through Senai Airport Terminal Services Sdn Bhd, MMC is the operator of Senai International Airport in Johor Bahru – the southern aviation hub and an important gateway to Iskandar Malaysia and Kerteh Airport in Terengganu.
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Nor Sazlenna Johan, Executive Corporate Communications, Kontena Nasional Berhad, tel: +6018 201 2286 / +603 7876 1933, email: noor.sazlenna@kn.com.my
Azlina Ashar, Head of Group Corporate Communications, MMC Corporation Berhad, tel: +6019 6688 990 / +603 2071 1124, email: azlina.ashar@mmc.com.my
