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SUSTAINABILITY
DiGi remains steadfast in its adherence to stringent requirements
outlined by the International Commission on Non-Ionizing
Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) in managing concerns on health
risks arising from Radio Frequency (RF) emissions from mobile
phones and transmission sites. The Company also continues
to play an active part in industry-led initiatives to raise public
awareness on this issue.
DiGi recognises that ensuring adherence to policies, processes
and practices require the commitment and buy-in from all
stakeholders in the value chain, and continues to conduct
periodic awareness and training sessions for employees and
business partners.
Climate Change and Environment
DiGi takes a proactive approach in managing potential
environmental impacts and risks across its operations. Its
strategy remains to drive efficiency improvements in its network
and facilities, and to address broader issues across the business
to stabilise the growth of total energy consumption and carbon
dioxide (CO2) emission levels.
This year, the Company realised greater energy savings from
its new energy-efficient network, and reduced dependency on
diesel-generated power. These efforts resulted in an improved
carbon intensity ratio, in spite of the organic growth of the
network. With the completion of its network modernisation
exercise, DiGi expects to see gradual improvements in energy
efficiency year-on-year.
DiGi continued to actively implement cost-efficient methods
to convert off-grid transmission sites that use diesel-generated
energy to more carbon-efficient energy sources.
In 2013, DiGi converted 23 off-grid sites to grid power, and
downsized generators for another 23 sites to reduce dependency
on diesel-fuel. An additional number of off-grid sites have also
been converted into hybrid-solar sites to capitalise the use
of renewable energy. The decommissioning of over 100 sites
from the infrastructure sharing initiative with Celcom has also
contributed to the reduction in energy usage within DiGi’s
network.
The Company has stringent processes in place to facilitate the
recycling and reuse of swapped equipment in compliance with
local environmental laws and safety standards, and as part of its
environmental policies. In parallel, DiGi also organises annual
awareness campaigns involving customers to promote proper
recycling or disposal of unused handsets.
Driving awareness across all customer touchpoints on
the enactment of PDPA 2010 and the way DiGi secures
customers’ personal data.
DiGi.COM BERHAD (425190-X)
ANNUAL REPORT 2013
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