Sarawak Energy Bhd (SEB) receive SBTi validation for a 80.3% reduction in carbon intensity in both by 2030.

 

Solar power system installed by Sarawak Energy Bhd in Lio Mato in interior northern Sarawak.

KUCHING: Sarawak Energy Bhd (SEB) has become the first major corporation in Malaysia to receive international recognition as the global Science Based Target Initiative (SBTi) validates the state-owned company’s ambitious near-term carbon emissions reduction target.

 

The endorsement underscored the renewable energy developer’s unwavering commitment to sustainability and climate action. The approval target aimed for a 80.3% reduction in carbon intensity in both Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 2030.

 

“This includes direct emissions from net energy generation and company-owned vehicles (Scope 1) as well as indirect emission from buildings and offices (Scope 2).

 

“In addition, SEB pledges a 42% reduction in absolute Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions from the use of sold products (category 11) by 2030 based on a 2021 baseline,” said the power utility.

“SEB is committed to supporting the state’s demand for a reliable and secure power supply while continuously working towards decarbonising the power system.The company is constructing the 1,285MW Baleh dam.

 "SEB pledges a 42% reduction in absolute Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions with SBTi is a giant leap forward for nationwide energy producers and an inspiration for all other organization in Malaysia."

Sarawak Energy owns and operates two major hydroelectric dams – 2,400MW Bakun and 944MW Murum dams in the upper Rejang Basin in central Sarawak – and the 108MW Batang Ai hydro dam in Sri Aman Division.

 

Siti Aisah,Senior vice-president for corporate services said the validation by SBTi followed SEB’s status as the first large corporate body in Malaysia to sign the “Business Ambition for 1.5 degrees Celsius “ pledge in 2020, further solidfying its commitment to addressing climate change.

 

(Source :  www.thestar.com.my)