Sustainability Report

Digital Transformation Drive

Royal Selangor has initiated a digital transformation drive, led by the Business Information Department, aimed at simplifying workflows and reducing paper usage. This initiative began on 1 December 2022 and has resulted in several key projects, including the development of dashboards to streamline manual data collection for the Manufacturing, Warehouse, and Sales departments.

As a result, the reduction in man-hours has been significant, from 3,210 in FY2023/2024 compared to 498 in FY2022/2023, as detailed below.

Additionally, the initiative has reduced paper usage in the Manufacturing department in FY2023/2024, eliminating the need for 26,469 pieces of physical forms, equivalent to 95.5 kg of paper.

This marks a significant step in our commitment to minimising physical paper usage. We aim to further eliminate the need for physical copies wherever possible, continuing our efforts toward sustainability.

Royal Selangor’s eco-composite is an innovative, food-safe material crafted from a blend of wood and resin, repurposing sawdust from our woodworking facility. This process reflects our commitment to reducing waste and adopting more sustainable manufacturing practices. The eco-composite’s unique “wood marble” surface effect not only adds aesthetic value but also demonstrates our focus on environmentally responsible materials. With our woodworking facility generating 3,000 kilograms of wood waste annually, we’ve taken significant steps since late 2022 to convert this by-product into eco-composite. This material is produced by pulverising the wood waste, mixing it with resin, and pressing it into moulds. Initially used for photo frame backs, the eco composite is now featured in products like the Reunion travel caddies and blanks for coasters, showcasing its versatility and expanding our efforts in sustainable production.

Impact of the Digital Transformation Drive

Digital transformation drive

2022/2023

3,210 man-hours 2023/2024

Reduction in work content (hours)

498 man-hours

This initiative highlights our dedication to creating environmentally friendly solutions within our manufacturing processes, aligning with broader sustainability goals in waste reduction and material reuse.

2023/2024

Environmental Compliance and Impact

Reduction in paper usage (kg)

95.5kg

Compliance with environmental regulations is not just a requirement for us - it’s a commitment. We make sure that all our operations meet or exceed the environmental laws and standards in the regions where we operate. But we don’t stop at compliance. We’re continuously assessing our environmental impact and looking for ways to minimise it. Whether it’s reducing emissions, conserving water, or managing waste, we’re always striving to improve our environmental performance. It’s our way of ensuring that our business doesn’t just grow, but grows responsibly. We are in compliance with the five listed environmental legislation and regulations:

Environmental Legislation and Regulations

• Uniform Building by Laws 1984 • Occupational Safety and Health (amendment) Act 2022 • Environmental Quality Act 1974 • Fire Service Act 1988 • Poison Act 1952

As the ESG reporting only commenced in 2023, no comparative data is available for FY2022/2023.

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