Selangor urges industrial players to adopt Zero Discharge Policy to ensure water supply sustainability

Selangor’s executive councillor for public health and environment, Jamaliah Jamaluddin, urged industrial players to actively adopt the Zero Discharge Policy (ZDP) to ensure sustainable water supply and protect the environment. The ZDP aims to eliminate harmful wastewater discharge by promoting recycling and waste reduction, which Jamaliah emphasized as critical for long-term water conservation. She made these remarks during the handover of the Water Recycling Licence to Top Glove, which became the first Malaysian company in Selangor to adopt the ZDP.

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Jamaliah called on various stakeholders, including companies, non-governmental organisations, and civil servants, to take responsibility for water sustainability alongside the government. She highlighted that industries that embrace the ZDP would not only contribute to environmental conservation but also attract more investors by showcasing their commitment to sustainability. Furthermore, she praised Top Glove for setting an example for other industries to follow, stressing the need for more private companies to take similar proactive steps, especially those with the capacity to implement such initiatives.

The ZDP initiative forms part of Top Glove’s Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategy, which Jamaliah said is crucial for attracting investors. “Investors are increasingly looking at companies with strong ESG portfolios,” she noted, adding that the ZDP positions Selangor to tackle future challenges more effectively. She also emphasized the Polluter Pays Principle (PPP), urging businesses to take responsibility for the environmental impact of their water use.

Top Glove managing director Lim Cheong Guan expressed his gratitude for being the first company to receive the Water Recycling Licence from the state government. He shared that the company plans to recycle six million cubic metres of water by 2025 using its water treatment plant, with a goal to increase recycling efforts from four million to six million cubic metres as production scales up. Lim also expressed hope that other industry players would join Top Glove in adopting the ZDP, reinforcing the company’s commitment to sustainability through green initiatives.