Sustainability

Water Security

Water security is a critical issue that affects communities, ecosystems, and economies worldwide. It refers to the availability and equitable distribution of clean water to meet the needs of people, agriculture, industry, and the environment.

At SAMEE, we recognize the importance of water security and are committed to protecting and managing this vital resource.

Liquid Life:

Protecting Our Water, Preserving Our Future

At SAMEE, we recognize water as a vital resource that is essential for the well-being of our communities and ecosystems. As part of our ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) strategy, we are committed to safeguarding water security and ensuring the responsible management of water resources. Our water security initiatives focus on two key areas: conservation and stewardship.

Conservation: We prioritize water conservation by implementing efficient water usage practices across our operations. We promote water-saving measures and continuously seek ways to reduce our water consumption.

Stewardship: We work to protect water quality and prevent pollution through best practices in waste management.

Water security is a crucial component of our ESG strategy, and we are committed to playing our part in ensuring the sustainable and equitable use of this precious resource.

Water Consumption

During the reporting period, we implemented a rainwater harvesting system at one of our sites in Malaysia, installing storage tanks and pipes for gardening and toilet flushing, reducing the use of fresh water. Across all factories, water tap inserts were installed to control water use and reduce the waste of water. We will continue exploring the possibilities and options in our water management plan.

Our water consumption includes both production water and domestic water. In FY2023, our water consumption was 178.01 megaliters, an increase of 34% compared to FY2022, mainly due to the addition of new factories and the increase of our production capacity to support the growth of our businesses. We will encourage employees to cultivate awareness of water conservation in daily management and improve the utilisation of water resources.

Water Recycle & Reuse

Water, the source of life and essential to our industries, is a resource that demands our most responsible and innovative stewardship. In an era marked by growing water scarcity, adopting sustainable practices in water management is not just an option but a necessity.

At SAMEE, we've recognized the importance of water recycling and have embraced it as a core component of our commitment to sustainability. Water recycling involves treating and repurposing wastewater from our processes, allowing us to conserve water, reduce our environmental impact, and operate efficiently.

A Second Life for Wastewater
Our reverse osmosis ("RO") wastewater recycling system ensures that daily 80,000 litres of RO wastewater is collected into a valuable resource. We've successfully repurposed collected RO wastewater for toilet flushing, scrubber system and wastewater treatment plant, effectively reducing our reliance on freshwater sources.

Rainwater Harvesting

We are passionate about making a positive impact on the world, and that starts with the way we use our most precious resource: water. That's why we're excited to share our journey with rainwater harvesting, a simple yet powerful way to embrace nature's gift and make every drop count.

Our rainwater harvesting system is like a treasure trove for raindrops. It gathers water from the skies, channeling it from our rooftops into a storage system. We've been amazed by how much we have been able to collect approximately 1,095,000 litres of rainwater per year.

Our rainwater harvesting system is more than just a practical solution—it's a commitment to the planet. It allows us to lessen our reliance on traditional water sources, conserve precious freshwater, and reduce the burden on local water infrastructure.

Water Saving Tap Inserts

We are committed to saving water and reducing our environmental impact. We've taken a simple but effective step by installing water tap inserts across our facilities to control the water flow rate. The installation of water tap inserts is a straightforward and cost-effective way to save water and promote conservation. The result has been a significant reduction in water usage from 8 litres per minute to 2 litres per minute, contributing to our sustainability goals and reducing costs.

By using less water, we're also lowering the energy needed for water treatment and distribution, decreasing our carbon footprint.