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Climate Change

We recognise the evolving risks and opportunities presented by climate change, including extreme weather events, energy disruptions, and the urban heat island effect, all of which could potentially impact our business. Our response will be influenced by factors such as our financial performance, the feasibility of climate initiatives, and the effectiveness of government policies promoting a low-carbon, climate-resilient economy.

To read our Climate Report, please click here.

Climate Report

Energy Management

Our energy consumption is not limited to our construction sites but includes energy comsuption of properties which we own and manage, such as the HQ building and Tropicana Golf & Country Resort.

We understand the importance of optimising our energy consumption due to its impact on our operational costs and the environment. The upward trend in energy cost - electricity tariff and fuel price increase - is due to the government's net zero aspiration, over-reliance on fossil-based fuel which we continue to import (e.g. coal used for coal power fire plants) and the government's fiscal policy with respect to subsidy rationalisation. These factors and our commitment to good environmental stewardship have defined our energy policy.

Apart from integrating solar panels as an alternative energy source, we also optimise electricity consumption through various energy afficiency measure implemented across our premises, including the practice of good energy habits.

To learn more about our initiatives and perfomance in energy management, click here.

Energy Management

GHG Emissions

Effective emissions management is a key focus of our environmental strategy. To this end, we have integrated various approaches to emission reduction. This extends from optimising energy consumption at our sites and premises, integrating energy efficiency features at our developments, which reduces emissions for our property owners, prioritising green materials into our procurement consideration and investment into solar panels at our premises and awareness for employees. A detailed discussion of this discussion of this is available in our Climate Report, under the metrics and target section.

For more information on our GHG emissions performance, click here.

Emissions

Water Management

As a property developer, water comsumption management is a critical aspect of sustainable development and responsible resource use. We rely on it for cleaning, landscaping, and maintenance, particularly in our golf course management, as well as for construction activities.

At Tropicana, we are committed to responsible water management as part of our broader sustainability efforts. We continuously seek ways to optimise water usage across our developments through practical conservation measures and good operational practices.

To learn more about our water management initiatives and performance, click here.

Water Management

Waste Management

Effective waste management remains a key focus of our environmental strategy. Within our business operations, the construction sites produce the most significant waste, making them the largest and most consequential source. The Group is acutely aware of the potential impacts that waste from our operations can have on human health, the environment, and natural resources, as well as the costs associated with inefficient waste management, including shadow costing and other indirect impacts.

At Tropicana, we are guided by our Sustainability Policy (which includes waste management policy and resource use management policy). While 100% waste reduction may not be feasible, our approcah focuses on reducing the environmental impact of our waste production, improving resources efficiency, and consistently monitoring our waste management data and progress. Our waste management policy also governs our waste disposal practices follow the guidelines of the Ministry of Housing and Local Government and the Department of Environment for both scheduled and non-scheduled waste.

To learn more about our waste management initiatives and performance, click here.

Waste Management

Pollution Management

Our operations involve activities that can generate various types of pollutants, affecting both our people and the surrounding environment. In property development, these impacts may arise during stages such as land preparation, construction, and the transportation of materials.

At Tropicana, we are committed to minimising pollution risks across all aspects of our operations. Our approach to pollution management is guided by regulatory compliance, good environmental pratices, and continuous monitoring to ensure our developments do not pose harm to the surrounding environment or communities.
We take proactive steps to manage and mitigate sources of pollution, including air, noise, and water pollution - particularly during construction and operational phases. All activities are conducted in accordance with the guidelines set by the Department of Environment (DOE) and relevant local authorities.

To learn more about our pollution management initiatives and performance, click here.

Pollution Management

Biodiversity Management

We are aware that land use change through our development and construction activities has impacted existing habitats and ecosystems, leading to biodiversity loss. Hence, we endeavour to protect biodiversity by incorporating conservation measures and responsible project development planning. This is reflected in our efforts to create a sustainable landscape within our developments. Although we have yet to assess our existing operations for biodiversity risks and the size and location of all protected or restored habitat areas, we aim to carry out a biodiversity risk assessment in our future reporting cycle.

Currently, most of our developments are built on brownfield land or secondary forest, which had mostly been cleared of their original vegetation beforehand. Additionally, no rare, threatened, or endangered species of vegetation were found or removed from most development sites. Among our efforts to enrich biodiversity in our developments are the transplantation of mature trees, woodland planting, and the introduction of dragonflies as a natural pest control method.

Enriching Forest Ecosystem

The Group planted 4,000 saplings in the central park of Tropicana Aman to create a diversified woodland that will eventually form overlapping, continuous, and interlinked tree canopies. Woodland was introduced to enhance greenery and enrich the ecosystem, providing biodiversity. Structure of Woodland:

  • Overlapped, continuous and interlinked tree canopies
  • Nice green backdrops define the park boundary with softer treatment
  • The more different kinds of plants there are, the greater the animal diversity

    • Enriching Forest Ecosystem

    To create a lush green oasis, more than 22,300 various plant species, consisting of shrubs, turf, and trees, are planted at Tropicana Golf & Country Resort. These attract many species of birds and colourful insects. The resort management team has taken over 20 years to create this beautiful flora and fauna canvas around the development. Staying true to the concept of sustainable green living, Tropicana’ s total landscaped area, including public areas, the golf course, and the clubhouse, spans 300 acres, equating to 50% of the entire site area of 625 acres.

    Our Green Lungs

    Within the Tropicana Aman Central Park lies a 7km-long trail designed specifically for walking, jogging, and biking. It is part of the landscape feature that promotes the “Walking and Biking Community” concept of Tropicana Aman, featuring its iconic yellow bike. The bike-friendly trail within the park is well connected with the walkway along the streetscape that is connected to each residential parcel.

    Neighbourhood areas are connected by the Green Ribbon network and recreation gardens. Parks are designed for activities for various ages and abilities, increasing street permeability and inviting the community into and through the site.

  • Friendly and direct access
  • Gazebos and seating areas are provided at certain spots within the Central Parks

    • Tropicana Aman Central Park which spans 80-acre features two main parks being the East Lake Park and the West Lake Park

    Our Green Features

  • Selection of leafy plants to create lush greenery
  • At least 10% of green spaces are crafted in the development
  • To fulfil the growing demands of green lungs within the developments
  • A wide variety of greenery is used in the landscaping of Central Parks to create lifescapes that grow with the residents
  • Approximately 2,400 numbers of trees and palms have been planted in the Tropicana Aman Central Park creating an environment that is warm and inviting
  • Estimated 1,500 numbers of trees and palms were planted in Tropicana Heights along the streetscape and Central Park
  • Vertical green for high-rise developments such as façade treatment for car park floors such as Tropicana Grande and Tropicana Metropark Pandora Residences offers benefits such as purifying the air, decreasing and regulating temperatures, softening the building façade with vertical green while promoting biodiversity.

    • Integrated Pest Management – Dragonfly Pond Project

    Tropicana pioneers the use of dragonflies as a biocontrol mechanism. As one of the country’s leading developers, Tropicana is the first to deploy dragonflies to control pests naturally in Tropicana Golf & Country Resort. The pilot project to release 88 larvae of Red Glider Dragonfly (Tramae transmarina) into a new man-made pond in TGCR on 24 September 2021 is a collaboration with well-known dragonfly expert Dr Choong Chee Yen from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (“UKM”).

    Our Dragonfly Pond is a flagship project to breed and sustain a healthy dragonfly population at our golf course as a means to apply biological control to mosquitoes in the surrounding area, which is still thriving to this date. Dragonflies are known natural predators of mosquitoes and other insects, thus a commonly used integrated pest management (“IPM”) measure has proven to be effective in the long term. Currently, there are a total of 14 species of flying adults of dragonflies and damselflies throughout the day. These dragonflies feed on mosquitoes and other pests, serving as a natural control mechanism with a hunting efficiency rate of up to 95%. Natural controls such as dragonflies, birds, bats and minnows enhance the biodiversity in a given site, in line with ESG principles. They also avoid the introduction of chemical or bacterial agents into the site’s existing ecosystem, seen in conventional controls such as pest fogging and mosquito dunks utilising targeted bacteria such as Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis to control larvae populations.

    Dragonflies & Damselflies Species at Tropicana Golf & Country Resort
    1. Saddlebag Glider (Tramea transmarina)
    2. Blue Dashers (Brachydiplax chalybea)
    3. Common Flangetails (Ictinogomphus decorates)
    4. Crimson Dropwings (Trithemis aurora)
    5. Variegated Green Skimmer (Orthetrum sabina)
    6. White-barred Duskhawks (Tholymis tillarga)
    7. Sultan (Camacinia gigantea)
    8. Yellow-barred Flutterers (Rhyothemis Phyllis)
    9. Scarlet Skimmers (Crocothemis servilia)
    10. Blue Adjutants (Aethriamanta Aethra)
    11. Chinese Greenwings (Neurobasis chinensis)
    12. Common Bluetails (Ishnura senegalensis)
    13. Blue Sprites (Pseudagrion microcephalum)
    14. Variable Wisps (Agriocnemis femina)

    Sustainable Design & Materials

    As a property developer, we recognise the value of sustainable design and the importance of using sustainable materials in our development. By offering eco-friendly, energy-efficient spaces, we meet the growing demand for sustainable work and living spaces while helping our customers and/or homeowners reduce operational costs through improved energy and water efficiency. We also aim to minimize environmental impact through sustainable materials in our developments.

    We use a variety of materials in the construction of our developments. This includes the use of eco-friendly materials and initiatives which help to minimise environmental impact by reducing waste, conserving non-renewable resources, and lowering overall carbon emissions. The use of eco-friendly or green-labelled materials aids in improving indoor air quality and a healthier living environment due to the use of non-toxic components.

    To learn more about our approach and performance in sustainable sustainable design and materials within our developments, please click here and here.

    Sustainable & Green Design
    Sustainable Materials