KUALA LUMPUR: UEM Edgenta Bhd has allocated RM100 million for its 'Sustainable Zero-Capex Program" through wholly-owned Opus Consultants.
This is part of UEM Edgenta's foray into energy efficiency and sustainable asset management targeting growth in healthcare support, infrastructure and technology.
Buildings and asset owners, including Sarawak government owned-companies and government-linked companies are part of the initiative's targets.
The programme facilitates companies to meet their net-zero emissions visions through advancements in green building practices, energy efficiency, and sustainable asset management.
UEM Edgenta said this new development aligned with its environment, social and governance (ESG) focus and "Edgenta of the future 2025" vision.
UEM Edgenta managing director and chief executive officer Syahrunizam Samsudin said the RM100 million is intended to enhance asset performance, operational efficiency and stakeholder value.
"This initiative empowers new and existing building and asset owners to expedite their sustainability agendas, thus enabling them to seamlessly adopt sustainability with minimal to no upfront cost.
Opus East Malaysia director and Opus Consultants Sarawak managing director Vincent Tang Chok Khing said the company has assisted clients through its sustainability solutions
This has seen up to 52 per cent electrical energy consumption savings and over RM114 million in total electrical savings.
Additionally, the company's solutions have facilitated over 30 managed hospitals in meeting Energy Management Gold Standards, achieving 19 GBI and LEED Certified Buildings, and attaining reductions of over 11 per cent in water consumption and 15 per cent to 30 per cent in annual asset maintenance costs.
"We hope that more Sarawak government-owned companies and Sarawak government-linked companies will seize the opportunity and benefits of these solutions, following in the footsteps of those who are already reaping the rewards," Tang added.
Opus Consultants was involved in projects such as the coastal road network, second trunk roads, Kuching urban transportation system and Pan Borneo Highway in Sarawak.
