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Sustainability
Engineering Better Performance.
Creating Sustainable Value.
We are on a sustainability journey, integrating environmental, social and governance considerations into our engineering and manufacturing operations.
Sustainability Commitment
Building resilience through responsible operations.
At HICOM Engineering, sustainability shapes how we operate, make decisions and create long-term value.
As part of the DRB-HICOM Group, we align with the Group’s sustainability direction while focusing on efficient operations, environmental responsibility, the safety and wellbeing of our people, and responsible business practices.
Sustainability Framework
A clear framework for responsible progress.
Our approach is organised around the three core dimensions of sustainability and supported by the capabilities that strengthen how we operate.
Environment
Managing energy, resources and environmental impacts across our operations.
Social
Protecting our people, developing capabilities and supporting a responsible workplace.
Governance
Upholding accountability, compliance, ethical conduct and responsible decision-making.
Supported by
Operational Excellence
We apply continuous improvement, disciplined processes and resource efficiency to strengthen reliability, safety and operational performance across our businesses.
Digital Transformation
Connected data and digital tools improve visibility, standardise reporting and support faster, evidence-based decisions across our operating companies.
Our Focus Areas
Five priorities
guide our efforts.
We concentrate on practical areas where sustainability and operational performance come together.
01
Climate & Energy
Improving energy management and cleaner-energy opportunities.
02
Resource Efficiency
Using water, materials and other resources responsibly.
03
Safety, Health & People
Building a safe, healthy, capable and engaged workforce.
04
Digital ESG & Data
Strengthening visibility, traceability and decisions.
05
Responsible Business
Supporting ethics, compliance and accountability.
Sustainability In Action
Selected initiatives
across our operations.
These initiatives reflect practical steps toward stronger energy management, connected operations and safer workplaces.
Solar Photovoltaic (PV) IN PROGRESS
These initiatives reflect practical steps toward stronger energy management, connected operations and safer workplaces.
8.4 MWp
Installed
6.2 MWp
In Progress
≈ 20.15 GWh
Full-Potential Minimum Annual Output
| OpCo / Project | Capacity | Status |
|---|---|---|
| ISUZU HICOM Malaysia (Phase 1) | 2,000 kWp | Completed |
| HICOM-Teck See (Phase 1) | 2,000 kWp | Completed |
| HICOM Automotive Pekan (Phase 1) | 2,000 kWp | Completed |
| PHN Industry (Phase 2) | 1,690 kWp | Completed |
| HICOM-Teck See Shah Alam (Phase 2) | 738 kWp | Completed |
| HICOM-Teck See Tanjung Malim (Phase 2) | 1,171 kWp | In Progress |
| HICOM Automotive Pekan (Phase 2) | 4,340 kWp | In Progress |
| PHN Industry (Phase 3) | 660 kWp | In Progress |
Corporate Green Power Programme (CGPP)
The CGPP project is a utility-scale solar PV farm in Tronoh that will support HICOM Engineering future renewable-electricity mix.
30 MWac / 51 MWp
Project capacity
In Progress
Current project status
Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) IN PROGRESS
A group-wide BESS programme is being developed to strengthen energy resilience and support more effective electricity-cost management.
Peak management
Stores energy during lower-tariff periods for use during peak demand.
Solar Integration
Complements rooftop solar and supports a smarter energy mix.
Operational Resilience
Supports backup power capability and real-time energy management through EMS.
Energy Management System (EMS) IN PROGRESS
Phase 1 establishes real-time energy visibility across six sites, covering 139 monitoring points at main switchboards, feeders, transformer incomers and solar PV systems.
Real-Time Visibility
Tracks energy use, demand and solar performance.
Consistent Reporting
Supports cross-site comparison and enterprise reporting.
Designed to Scale
Creates a foundation for future ESG, maintenance and production applications.
Unified Namespace (UNS) IN PROGRESS
UNS brings scattered operational data into a common enterprise platform, creating a trusted source of information across HICOM Engineering operating companies.
Unified Data
Connects operational information through a standard architecture.
Smarter Decisions
Improves visibility, issue identification and site-level analysis.
Digital Foundation
Supports standardized reporting and future smart-manufacturing applications.
SHE Digitalization IN PROGRESS
A single digital Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) platform is being developed to standardise critical safety processes across operating companies.
Unsafe Condition and Unsafe Act (UCUA) Reporting
Enables immediate reporting, corrective-action tracking and closure visibility.
Permit to Work
Introduces a standardised permit process with clear accountability, built-in risk controls and real-time tracking.
Scalable Platform
Introduces a standardised permit process with clear accountability, built-in risk controls and real-time tracking.
Certifications & Compliance
Standards supporting
our operations.
ISO 9001
Quality Management
ISO 14001
Environmental Management
ISO 45001
Occupational Health & Safety
IATF 16949
Automotive Quality Management
Certifications apply where relevant to the respective HICOM Engineering operating company or facility.
Certifications & Compliance
Our Contribution to Group Reporting.
HICOM Engineering contributes sustainability-related data and information to DRB-HICOM’s sustainability reporting process.
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