14POLLUTION MANAGEMENT Related UNSDGs Why Is It Important Our development and construction activities generate pollution such as dust, noise, air emissions, sediment runoff and construction-related discharges, particularly during land clearing, earthworks and building construction. If not properly managed, these can affect the surrounding environment, nearby communities and our workers. Effective pollution management is therefore essential to ensure compliance with environmental regulations, protect surrounding areas and support responsible development. Goal 12: Responsible Consumption & Production OUR APPROACH We are committed to preventing and minimising pollution arising from our development, operation and construction activities. We ensure compliance with applicable environmental laws and regulatory requirements and implement pollution control measures as part of construction planning and environmental management plans. Our environmental management practices are aligned with the principles of ISO 14001:2015 environmental management systems. Key pollution prevention and control measures implemented across our operation and active construction sites are summarised below: Area Key Measures Environmental governance and oversight • Site coordinators oversee implementation of pollution controls and compliance with environmental management plans and regulatory requirements. • Pollution risks and required controls are identified at mobilisation and integrated into site planning and supervision. • Environmental inspections and monitoring are conducted where required to assess compliance and effectiveness of controls. Air and noise management • Dust suppression, material covering and physical containment measures (e.g., site hoarding or barriers) are implemented to minimise off-site dust dispersion. • Equipment maintenance and site traffic management practices are applied to reduce dust and noise impacts. • Construction activities are managed in accordance with permitted working hours and applicable noise limits, with mitigation measures where required. Effluent, runoff and land disturbance management • Drainage, erosion and sediment control measures are implemented during earthworks to prevent off-site discharge impacts. • Silt traps, sedimentation ponds, and perimeter drainage systems are installed to capture sediment and prevent muddy runoff from leaving project sites. • Site access points and surrounding roads are monitored and cleaned where necessary to prevent mud carry-out onto public roads. • Effluent monitoring and treatment measures are applied where required prior to discharge. • Spill response procedures are established to manage accidental releases. • Licensed and accredited service providers are engaged where required for environmental sampling and testing. AR 2025 | SUSTAINABILITY 156
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