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SUST AINABLE P AR TNERSHIPS

ECONOMIC COLLABORATIONS

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Solutions
TAKE Fli ht ENGIE-NEERING Green Energy Carbon Future
Net Zero
COOLING District
WITH MALAYSIA SUSTAINABLE
AVIATION GROUP

SOLUTIONS Cooling Systems

Energy-e cient buildings play a major role in advancing the Committed to Sunway’s net zero carbon emissions goal by
global transition towards net zero carbon emissions, given the 2050, Sunway Property has recently partnered with ENGIE
large carbon footprint of buildings. Services Malaysia Sdn Bhd to build and operate a district
cooling system for its new integrated waterfront lifestyle hub,
Buildings contribute up to 40% of the global energy Sunway South Quay Commercial Precinct 2 (CP2).
Sustainability goes beyond greening the planet – it also consumption and about one-third of global greenhouse gas
means promoting sustained and inclusive economic growth, emissions. In July, both parties entered into a Build, Own, Operate and
productive employment, as well as decent work for all, Transfer (BOOT) Agreement through ENGIE-SUNWAY
according to the United Nations Sustainable Development As such, incorporating energy e ciency into the built DCS Sdn Bhd, a 40%-owned subsidiary of Sunway SK Sdn
Goals (UN-SDGs). As Sunway’s preferred environment has become the imperative for countries such as Bhd that is fully-owned by Sunway Construction Group Bhd.
air service, MAS’s Malaysia to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.
Aiming to catalyse economic growth in Malaysia, Sunway has tour operating arm - Under the agreement, ENGIE- SUNWAY will implement the
signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with MHholidays, digital One key way that buildings can achieve energy e ciency is via district cooling system at the mixed development for 25 years.
Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), the holding company for student travel the use of district cooling systems, which are necessary to
Malaysia Airlines (MAS), Fire y and MASwings – the nation’s programme - operate air-conditioning in buildings. ENGIE’s cooling system at Sunway South Quay CP2 will
top commercial air services, as well as travel and lifestyle online MHexplorer as well help lower both carbon emissions and operating costs, saving
portal Journify. as travel and lifestyle By producing chilled water centrally for distribution to nearby close to 20% energy and carbon dioxide emissions on its
loyalty programme - facilities via a network of insulated pipes, district cooling air-conditioning needs.
Following this agreement, Sunway can now leverage MAS’s Enrich are similarly systems present a sustainable and energy-e cient alternative to
tour operating arm – MHholidays, digital student travel accessible. having separate chiller buildings. is contributes to furthering both Sunway’s and Malaysia’s
programme – MHexplorer as well as travel and lifestyle loyalty net zero ambitions.
programme – Enrich.
GREENER WAY TO FLY " e key to accelerating urban transformations and
MAG and Sunway will also o er curated medical tourism implementing successful solutions for environmental
packages and air travel promotions for customers requiring Recognising the importance of strategic collaborations with sustainable partners, both parties issues lies in collaborating with partners who have
treatment at Sunway Healthcare’s facilities, as well as have pledged to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050. a great track record in implementing green energy
developing local talent pool via student placements, solutions.”
knowledge exchange e orts, joint-research projects and new Implementation-wise, MAG has announced its plans to expand the use of sustainable aviation
aviation programmes at Sunway educational institutions. fuel (SAF) for passenger and cargo ights of its subsidiaries between six months to one year. Sunway is As the Master Community Developer, Chong said
Sunway is
committed to Sunway is committed to reducing its carbon footprint
committed to
“Sunway Group is pleased to join hands with MAG to explore e biofuel potentially reduces airlines’ exposure to fuel cost volatility and carbon emissions, CHONG SAU MIN through improved energy e ciency and integration of
reducing its
potential collaborative opportunities to rebuild and revitalise while SAF feedstock production stimulates economic growth in developing countries. Using reducing its Senior executive renewable energy sources.
carbon footprint
the tourism industry in Malaysia. is partnership will focus biomass as fuel also encourages improved waste management strategies. carbon footprint director of
through
on formulating a sustainable [economic] recovery roadmap through Sunway Property “With the worsening climate change, all societies need
improved energy
with subsidiaries of Sunway as well as that of MAG's, by “ is is a momentous occasion for both brands, as we join forces to advance the lives of millions improved energy Central Region to raise the bar quickly, and this joint venture proves
restoring traveller con dence and stimulating demand as the of people and businesses that were impacted by the pandemic in the elds of aviation, property, efficiency and that Sunway is seriously committed to slowing down
efficiency and
country readily transitions to the endemic phase,” said education, medical tourism and hospitality. Our collaboration with Sunway demonstrates how integration of the worst impacts of the impending crisis. We hope to
integration of
Sunway Property managing director and Sunway Group organisations with shared values and goals can pave the way to accelerate industries and renewable lead by example, and to encourage many more
renewable
executive director Sarena Cheah. economic growth,” said MAG chief executive o cer Captain Izham Ismail. energy sources. commercial and industrial districts in Malaysia to
energy sources.
follow suit in racing towards a net zero carbon future.”
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