Environmental Responsibility

Pollution and Resources

Our Approach

QL embraces circular economy principles by balancing resource conservation with responsible consumption, applying life cycle approach where feasible. We adopt waste hierarchy focusing on reducing, reusing, recycling, and recovering waste to minimise its impact across our operations. Wherever feasible, we convert waste generated from productions and along our supply chain into valuable resources. This helps reduce reliance on raw materials and lessens our environmental footprint. Any remaining waste is disposed of through licensed contractors.

We also work to improve resource efficiency by converting waste to energy and applying technologies that optimise material usage and lower energy consumption. Our employees are trained to manage industrial effluent and hazardous waste in accordance with legal requirements.

In addition, we support circular economy efforts beyond our own operations by providing renewable energy and water treatment solutions to other industries.

FY2025 Highlights

  • 198,031.17 MT

    of waste was recycled/ recovered

  • 94.6% diversion

    of waste from landfills and incineration

  • 1,345,241.92 m3

    of water was discharged into surface water sources

Our Performance
Total Water Discharged by Destination
Indicator Unit of Measurement FY2023 FY2024 FY2025
Water Discharge to Surface Water Per Thousand Cubic Meter, ‘000 m3 990.22 1,138.53 1,345.24
Water Discharge Intensity m3/ RM Mil Revenue 231.56 255.38 274.32
Our wastewater is treated before discharge to ensure compliance with Environmental Quality (Industrial Effluent) Regulations 2009, Standards A and B. To ensure that the quality of our effluent consistently meets Standards A and B, we conduct regular monitoring and upgrade our facilities when necessary.
Waste Generated
Indicator Unit of Measurement FY2023 FY2024 FY2025
Total Waste Generated Per Thousand Metric Tonnes, 000 MT 203.70 212.40 209.44
Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated 000 MT 203.68 212.37 209.41
Total Hazardous Waste Generated 000 MT 0.02 0.03 0.04
Waste Disposal
Indicator Unit of Measurement FY2023 FY2024 FY2025
Total Waste Diverted from Disposal (Reuse, Recycle, Recovery & Composting) Per Thousand Metric Tonnes, 000 MT 194.24 202.48 198.03
Total Waste Directed to Disposal (Landfill & Incineration) 000 MT 9.47 9.92 11.41
Percentage of Waste Diverted from Disposal (Reuse, Recycle, Recovery & Composting) % 95.3 95.3 94.6
In FY2025, a fine of RM 7,500 was imposed by the Department of Environment (DOE) for non-compliance with hazardous waste management. We have taken necessary corrective actions to address the issue and strengthen our internal processes.
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Acknowledgement of Whistleblowing Report

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