ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY 13BIODIVERSITY Related UNSDGs Why Is It Important The natural environment forms the foundation of the places where we build. It influences land stability, water systems and the long-term liveability of our developments. We recognise that development can change natural landscapes and habitats. At the same time, development is necessary to provide homes and support growing communities. This makes it important for us to plan responsibly and understand the environmental context of our projects. Being mindful of biodiversity and ecological conditions helps protect the long-term value and resilience of our developments and supports the trust and acceptance of the communities and stakeholders connected to the areas where we operate. This reflects our responsibility to balance development needs with environmental stewardship as we build for the future. Goal 15: Life On Land OUR APPROACH We are committed to minimising biodiversity impacts arising from our developments and managing environmental sensitivities in a structured and responsible manner. Our approach is grounded in compliance with applicable environmental and planning regulations in Malaysia, including the Environmental Quality Act 1974, the Environmental Impact Assessment (“EIA”) requirements under the Environmental Quality (Prescribed Activities) Order 2015, and land use zoning and development plans established by local authorities under the Town and Country Planning Act 1976. These frameworks form the baseline for identifying environmental risks and determining appropriate mitigation measures at the planning stage. Building on this, we integrate biodiversity considerations across the project lifecycle by applying the mitigation hierarchy of avoid, minimise and restore, supported by site-specific environmental controls and responsible construction practices. Policy Focus Area Key Initiatives Regulatory compliance and planning alignment • Undertake required environmental studies, including EIA for prescribed or higher-risk developments • Align developments with local authority land use zoning and approved development plans • Engage environmental consultants and relevant authorities for approvals, monitoring and regulatory reporting Integration into project planning and design • Conduct environmental and biodiversity assessments, supported by internal screening to identify site-specific risks and mitigation requirements • Consider proximity to environmentally sensitive areas (e.g. waterways, coastal zones, slopes) during site selection and planning Mitigation hierarchy and environmental protection • Apply the mitigation hierarchy of avoid, minimise and restore in accordance with regulatory approvals and site conditions • Protect buffer zones, retained vegetation and ecological features, and implement environmental controls to reduce disturbance during construction 151
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