solid waste generation to promote waste separation and encourage recycling practices. Biodiversity Management SUSTAINABILITY DISCLOSURES ON MATERIAL MATTERS TENAGA NASIONAL BERHAD Integrated Annual Report 2023 86 Site Project Description Initiative Hulu Terengganu and Ulu Jelai Hydroelectric Stations, Terengganu Annual ecology monitoring and assessment of changes in aquatic life population Annual assessment of aquatic populations at hydroelectric stations to monitor environmental performance and make observations of ecological changes. Bersia-Kenering, Perak and Kenyir Terengganu (transmission line and Pencawang Masuk Utama (PMU) development) EIA study for project development Baseline assessment prior to project development to understand existing environmental conditions and to assess impact prediction due to project development, and mitigation measures based on identified impacts. Transmission lines Deforestation control Implementation of the Tree Hyperspectral Identification System via artificial intelligence and drone technologyto ensure the route selection of proposed transmission lines avoids sensitive and/or endangered species in compliance with the Malaysian Forestry Department’s blueprint. In the effort to preserve the Tampik River, a tourist destination in Janda Baik, Grid Division utilised helicopters for the transportation of equipment and materials during the construction of ten (10) transmission towers in the area. Through these efforts, the risk of environmental damage was significantly minimised, preserving 25 acres of forest land. In 2023, RM3.386 million was spent on biodiversity assessment projects. No Metric Bursa Ind. Unit 2021 2022 2023 Targets Water and Waste Management 1 T otal volume of water used* C9(a) megalitres 8,431 10,531 10,096 2% reduction in water used in buildings 2 **T otal waste generated, and a breakdown of the following: C10(a) metric tonnes 47,829 74,150 929,123 30% recycling rate of hazardous waste by 2025 (i) total waste diverted from disposal C10(a)(i) Metric T onnes - -