Environmental Responsibility

Biodiversity

Our Approach

Biodiversity, encompassing a wide range of species, populations, and ecosystems, is vital to sustaining life. However, anthropogenic activities and climate change have cause urbanisation, land use changes, and industrialisations, leading to adverse impacts on natural habitats. As a responsible agro-based enterprise, QL recognises the importance of conserving biodiversity such as fish stock or livestock as the species and genetic conservation is key to maintaining ecological balance. A thriving environment with rich self-regenerating natural resources is a crucial determining factor in sustaining our business in the long run.

FY2025 Highlights

Planted 2,000 mangrove seedlings

at Sabak Bernam

97% survival rate

after six months

92.9% of palm oil produced

is certified with MSPO

7,000

mangrove seedlings planted

97%

of the survival rate

430

volunteers participated

Note: Performance since FY2022.

Mangrove Conservation Programme

Mangroves play a crucial role in supporting biodiversity, acting as natural habitats for numerous marine and terrestrial species while protecting coastlines and maintaining ecological balance. In line with our commitment to conservation of important ecosystem, we set a Group-wide target in FY2022 to plant 10,000 mangrove saplings.

Continuing our efforts, on 19 October 2024, we planted an additional 2,000 saplings in collaboration with the Selangor State Forestry Department and Wetlands International. This brought the cumulative total under our mangrove planting initiative to 7,000 saplings. The planting involved 133 participants, including 113 QL employees and their family members, along with 20 representatives from the Selangor State Forestry Department. After six months, the survival rate stood at 97%.

To further support the healthy development of these mangroves, we have increased our monitoring frequency from biannual to monthly. This proactive approach allows us to promptly address any emerging issues, ensuring the saplings thrive and deliver long-term environmental benefits.

At East Malaysia, our long-standing mangrove conservation work in Sabah has also made a significant impact. Since 2015, we have been working with the Sabah State Forestry Department on mangrove restoration initiative in Kudat. Over the years, it successfully resulted in the planting of more than 10,300 saplings, significantly contributing to shoreline protection and the rehabilitation of critical coastal ecosystems.