ENRICHING LIVES EXPANDING HORIZONS - Maxis
ENRICHING LIVES EXPANDING HORIZONS - Maxis
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.