2012 Annual Report - Media Prima Berhad

WASTE MANAGEMENT
Solid Waste
We have implemented the Reduce, Reuse, Recycle (3R)
concept throughout our operations. NSTP sends 100% of
its paper waste to Malaysian Newsprint Industries (MNI) for
recycling. The collection of other wastes including
aluminium and cores are being tendered. Unsellable waste
is disposed of according to environmental regulations.
Scheduled Waste
At NSTP, scheduled waste such as contaminated rags,
waste ink and chemical waste from print is collected, stored
and disposed of by the Department of Environment’s (DOE)
licensed coontractors. The licensed contractors washed
contaminated rags and returned them to us for reuse. We
send our chemical waste to a wastewater treatment plant
(WWTP) which we operate and send monthly reports to the
DOE. Sludge from the WWTP is disposed as scheduled
waste.
OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL INITIATIVES
Recyclable Vinyl
Big Tree Outdoor introduced BIOFlex Polyethylene
recyclable vinyl for billboards in Malaysia. A large proportion
of our visual environment is composed of billboards. These
have a limited life span and ultimately become landfill once
they are disposed of. We converted expired billboard
advertising campaigns into paper bags and mouse pads. In
2012, we have utilised 40 pieces of 10x40 vinyl in the
production of 400 bags.
Project Wise
Project Wise is a continuous improvement project introduced
by our Chairman in 2012. In 2012, we have introduced
paperless board paper for our board members during Media
Prima Board meetings in August 2012. Since then, the good
initiative has been cascaded down and set as an example to
all employees. Media Prima continues to embrace this
paperless initiative and go digital. Equipment was used to
achieve this goal. All of our procurement channels are now
operating an electronic storage system known as Electronic
Document Management System (EDMS).
TELEVISION
NETWORKS
At TV and Radio Network Sri Pentas, our Project Wise
continues to encourage employees to save paper by
replacing individual printers with common printers which
are only located in a few strategic areas. This initiative has
significantly helped us save on the cost of purchasing
printers, toners and maintenance. The only additional cost
once the project was introduced relates to printing usage.
Through this initiative, we hope to reduce the printing
volume in our offices.
At Creative Services Department, Another 3R initiative
actively practiced at Sri Pentas is the recycling of unused
set and props, doors, furniture and other wood materials.
Illegal Tappings
We constantly trace and monitor illegal electricity tapping
from our Distribution Board by conducting site inspections
and referring to our electricity bills. This is part of the ongoing
efforts by Big Tree Outdoor to prevent the pilferage
of electricity. We prosecute the perpetrators and their
contracts with Big Tree Outdoor are terminated.
ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE
RADIO OUTDOOR
NETWORKS
Media Prima and its subsidiaries subscribe to the following
regulations:
• Environmental Quality (Clean Air) Regulations 1978
• Environmental Quality (Scheduled Wastes) Regulations
2005
• Environmental Quality (Sewage) Regulations 2009
• Environmental Quality (Industrial Effluent) Regulations
2009
• Local Government Act 1976 on waste dumping policy
We are pleased to report that there were no major penalties
for violations of environmental-related laws and regulations.
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From Our Perspective Who We Are Our Strategy & Achievements Our Performance Our Responsibility Our Leadership Corporate Governance The Financials Additional Information