KUCHING: Sarawak Energy’s Bakun Hydro Power Generation facility was named the national-level best overall performer and Challenge Trophy winner at the recent Prime Minister’s Hibiscus Awards (PMHA) 2021/2022.
In its press release, Sarawak Energy said that apart from its outstanding contribution to environmental conservation and sustainable innovation, this also marked the first time that a Sarawakian company has won the award.
“Besides the Challenge Trophy, Sarawak Energy also received two category-best awards for Bakun Hydro Power Generation and Mukah Power Generation and took home the Excellent Achievement Awards, while its Sejingkat Power Corporation received a Notable Achievement Award in Environmental Performance,” it said.
SEB’s group chief executive officer, Datuk Sharbini Suhaili credited the success to the hard work and commitment of the management and staff of SEB.
“The Sarawak government has long emphasised the importance of balancing economic growth with environmental conservation and social wellbeing.
“The state prioritises environmental sustainability, economic prosperity and an inclusive society as key pillars in the Sarawak Post COVID-19 Development Strategy (PCDS) 2030.” he said.
He then added as Malaysia’s largest renewable energy developer, SEB believes that every one of its 5,500 employees has a role to play in environmental stewardship.
“We have implemented corporate level environmental programmes to promote sustainability and environmental excellence across the business.
“This includes circular economy principles and initiatives, Go Green campaigns and awareness programmes,” he added.
For the record, since commencing operations in 2011, Bakun HEP has also contributed to the reduction of SEB’s carbon intensity in electricity supply by 76.5 per cent.
In the meantime, The Prime Minister’s Hibiscus Award is jointly organised by Malaysia’s leading private sector non-profit organisations concerned with corporate environmental responsibility, namely, the Environmental Management and Research Association of Malaysia (ENSEARCH), Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM) and Malaysian International Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MICCI).
The award is endorsed and supported by the Prime Minister’s Department, Ministry of Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change and the Department of Environment.
