Tropicana September-October 2022 #144 The Home Issue

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Conscious of the impact our operations have on the
natural environment that surrounds us, Tropicana
strives to ensure that everything we do is performed
with sustainability in mind. As a leading developer
in Malaysia, Tropicana is committed to travel on
a path of sustainable growth, keenly balancing
commercial success as well as social and environmental
responsibilities. As our development portfolio continues
to expand and grow, we are extremely conscious
of the impact our operations have on the natural
environment that surrounds us. This ranges from the
responsible utilisation of resources to strict regulatory
compliance and environmental management practices,
and reducing our carbon footprint. In addition to being
mindful of all these, we also exercise due diligence and
operate with careful considerations.
While we have made considerable inroads in our path
towards becoming more sustainable, the key challenge
ahead will be for Tropicana to meet the needs of a
growing population and providing homes that embody
our entire DNA while also growing sustainably and at
the same time, staying competitive. Key to this are
three driving factors that are of utmost importance to
Tropicana: safety, security, accessibility and wellbeing,
use of innovative technology and methods, and energy
efficiency and eco-friendly measures. Peace of mind of
our residents is an essential part of our vision, with the
aim of providing a township that is accessible yet offers
safety and security. At Tropicana Gardens, for example,
cutting-edge security systems and technologies are
outfitted to ensure the safety of residents and visitors.
At Tropicana, our integrated developments and
townships have been designed with strong emphasis
on wellbeing. Guided by our very own Tropicana
Development DNA, we build with sustainable and
green architecture in mind, elevating us from being
merely a property developer. We build long lasting
communities that hopefully will stand the test of time.
Environmental protection and preservation in all our
business operations are paramount, and coupled with
better management of resources and materials, our
goal is for everyone to live in a cleaner and healthier
environment. With impactful strategies implemented
to minimise threats to the natural environment’s
integrity, we proudly adhere to environment-conscious
parameters.
Biodiversity preservation, energy efficiency and the
use of sustainable construction methods are important
cornerstones to our sustainability efforts. Some of our
green initiatives include rainwater harvesting to reduce
wastage as well as the adoption of a waste water
treatment system; the use of green energy systems
such as at Tropicana Metropark where windmills power
the water turbines in our Urban Park filtration system;
and the use of energy efficient lights and regenerative
lifts.
In line with our DNA, our developments like Tropicana
Aman, Tropicana Gardens, Tropicana Metropark,
and Tropicana Heights are among those that feature
parks, green spaces and water features. For example,
Tropicana Heights in Kajang has a 16-acre Central Park
and 750-metre linear lake. Tree transplantation is one
of many environmentally friendly aspects of Tropicana
Heights. Throughout the development, 400 mature
Khaya and 15 Rain Trees that were already on-site
were replanted to support the current roadway system
and land parcel development of individual precincts.
In the areas of energy efficiency, our buildings have
incorporated energy efficient and green features that
are eco-friendly. As such, Tropicana Gardens has a
host of Green Building Index (GBI) elements with GBI
Gold rating given for the Arnica, Bayberry, and Cyperus
phases. Meanwhile, a GBI Silver rating was given to
Dianthus, Edelweiss, Tropicana Gardens Mall, and the
Office Tower components.
With energy and water consumption reduced, all these
different components work in tandem to promote
sustainable living and provide cleaner air quality.
In reducing our carbon footprint, we at Tropicana
employ innovative and eco-friendly technology and
methods into our development. These include selected
climate control design strategies so as to create a cool
microclimate to discourage the buildup of heat. We
do this by planting greenery on the roof and grounds.
To promote thermal mass cooling, we create a natural
stack effect that lets in cool air from the environment
surrounding us while at the same time expelling the
warm air. These are but some of the methods that we
have adopted to ensure that we adhere to sustainability
practices, thereby ensuring that our environment
is protected and leaving a lasting legacy for the
generations to come.