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ENRICHING LIVES EXPANDING HORIZONS - Maxis

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MAXIS BERHAD<br />

ANNUAL REPORT 2011<br />

93<br />

Although we do not place base<br />

transmission stations in high biodiversity<br />

areas, we recognise that some of<br />

our base stations will replace natural<br />

vegetation which acts as a carbon<br />

sink and supports biodiversity. We are<br />

currently exploring guidelines for site<br />

acquisition assessments to ensure that we<br />

do not impose on high biodiversity areas.<br />

We planted over 7,000 Mahang seedlings<br />

at a one-for-one ratio for every base<br />

transmission station to contribute towards<br />

minimising our carbon footprint. The<br />

scheme was implemented in partnership<br />

with the Selangor Forestry Department,<br />

Sathya Sai Council of Malaysia and the<br />

Global Environment Centre.<br />

Further Information<br />

We have produced our inaugural<br />

Sustainability Report 2010/2011. This<br />

disclosure showcases our sustainable<br />

business practices in the marketplace,<br />

workplace, community and environment.<br />

The Report covers an 18-month<br />

reporting period from January 2010<br />

to June 2011 and follows the Global<br />

Reporting Initiative (GRI) framework,<br />

an internationally recognised standard<br />

for sustainability reporting. <strong>Maxis</strong>’<br />

Sustainability Report 2010/2011 is<br />

available on our website.<br />

Energy and Waste Management<br />

We are working hard to bring down our<br />

energy consumption and reduce waste<br />

throughout our operations. We also<br />

encourage our suppliers and customers<br />

to minimise wastage and use recyclable<br />

green materials.<br />

Key initiatives include:<br />

• Installing energy saving light bulbs,<br />

reducing the number of visits to<br />

sites, introducing heat management<br />

solutions and better air conditioning,<br />

and installing dynamic radio control<br />

power during off peak periods.<br />

• Encouraging all offices to turn off<br />

air conditioners after 6 pm, and<br />

introducing recycling for papers and<br />

toners across the business.<br />

• We have introduced e-billing and<br />

continue to promote this to increase<br />

uptake.<br />

TOP<br />

<strong>Maxis</strong> staff, working<br />

with partners, planted<br />

over 7,000 Mahang<br />

seedlings in our efforts<br />

towards the reduction<br />

of CO 2<br />

emissions.<br />

BELOW<br />

<strong>Maxis</strong> produced its<br />

inaugural Sustainability<br />

Report to ensure<br />

transparency in its<br />

approach to CR.

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