TOP Glove received the Prime Minister’s Hibiscus Award (PMHA) 2021/2022 on June 22 for its environmental commitments.

It was honoured in the Special Projects category and received two awards for outstanding achievements in environmental performance. 

Top Glove’s factories, “Factory 30” and “Factory 9”, were recognised at the 2021/2022 PMHA for their outstanding commitment to reducing environmental impact where they won the Notable Achievement Award in Environmental Performance. 

This approach aligns with the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC)’s Business Charter for Sustainable Development and ISO 14001 Standard. 

These two factories are among 18 certified with ISO 14001:2015, with five more applying this year.

Factory 30 converts residual nitrile waste into high-quality rubber products like safety shoe outsoles, gaskets, and sealants, winning a gold medal in the special project category. 

This effort by Top Glove reduces carbon emissions by 80 metric tonnes and land space by 54 cu m annually, showing their commitment to nitrile residual waste reclamation.

Top Glove’s environmental stewardship has been recognised for the second time at PMHA, where it received the Notable Achievement in Environmental Performance award in PMHA 2019/2020. 

According to its MD Lim Cheong Guan, these awards at the prestigious Hibiscus Awards sponsored by the Prime Minister recognise Top Grove’s commitment to protecting the environment. 

“It is also a testament to the collective efforts of our employees who have contributed to our sustainable practices,” he said in a statement today.

Meanwhile, Top Glove ED Ng Yong Lin said the company remains committed to continue making a positive impact as they strive for excellence in sustainability.

Understanding the impact of climate change on businesses, communities, and the environment, the company has implemented initiatives to protect the environment in line with the United Nations’ SDG 13: Climate Action.

Its Sustainability Policy was launched in June 2022 where it outlines initiatives including a Net Zero Carbon target by the financial year 2025 (FY25) and a 10% reduction in carbon emission intensity by FY25 (baseline FY22). 

The group also follows the environmental policy and management system, ensuring efficient water and energy management, waste control, product innovation, circular economy, upcycling and data monitoring.

Top Glove has partnered with Shizen Malaysia Sdn Bhd since November 2021 to install rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) plants at seven factories (19B, 20B, 21, 22, 24, 10 and 12), reducing carbon footprint. 

Currently, 15 factories have rooftop solar panels with a total capacity of 7. 74MWp. 

The PMHA, established in 1996, is Malaysia’s top private sector environmental award for businesses and industries. 

The event was organised by three Malaysian non-profit organisations namely the Environmental Management & Research Association of Malaysia (ENSEARCH), the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM), and the Malaysian International Chamber of Commerce & Industry (MICCI).

It is endorsed by the Natural Resources, Environment, and Climate Change Ministry (NRECC) and supported by the Department of Environment (DoE) and the private sector. 

The Malaysian Reserve

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