Climate change is the defining crisis of our time, and it is happening even more quickly than we feared. Organizations around the world are turning to renewable electricity to meet their energy needs as part of their strategies to combat climate change. These new expectations regarding energy represent business opportunities for us, including the chance to increase our electricity sales to customers seeking a clean energy source. However, clean energy projects may trigger environmental and social impacts. We endeavour to minimize our negative impacts, maximize local benefits and ensure constructive dialogue with all project stakeholders.
CTGI further implemented the concepts of environmental governance and sustainability, underpinned by a comprehensive Environmental Management System. The Company revised its Environmental Protection Policy to align with global best practices and established an environmental management infrastructure at both its headquarters and regional offices. Aiming for 100% ISO 14001:2015 certification, CTGI invested USD 3.51 million in technologies and initiatives to mitigate environmental impacts. CTGI plans to set ambitious short, medium, and long-term objectives, focusing on increasing recycling rates, improving energy efficiency, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions with a long-term goal of achieving carbon neutrality.
Overall, CTGI's environmental governance was marked by strategic planning, significant investment, and a commitment to both local and global sustainability standards. The Company has positioned itself as a action leader in environmental stewardship, aiming to set more benchmarks for its sustainable development.
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CTGI is deeply committed to exemplary environmental management at every stage of a power station's life-cycle, including feasibility study, site selection, design, construction, operation and maintenance. As a golbally recognized investor in the clean energy sector, we go far beyond local environmental standards by integrating advanced management solutions to enhance the ecological efficiency of our constructing and operating power plants.
Our comprehensive approach to environmental protection is meticulously crafted and executed. It begins with the implementation of a robust Environmental Management System that is both adaptive and responsive. We conduct thorough assessments to identify and comply with environmental laws and regulations, ensuring that every power plant is designed, constructed and operated within the legal frameworks of the host country.
Environmental permits are secured after rigorous evaluations and careful scrutinization, ensuring that each project aligns with ecological preservation and sustainability standards. We employ a proactive stance in identifying environmental risks, utilizing innovative tools and methodologies to anticipate, manage and mitigate potential impacts effectively.
In the unlikely event of an environmental incident, CTGI is equipped with a well-structured Emergercy Management Plan, ensuring swift, efficient and comprehensive responses to contain and resolve any issues, minimizing ecological impacts.
In essence, CTGI's unwavering commitment to environmental protection is not just a compliance requirement but a core element of our operational ethos, reflecting our dedication to foster a sustainable future while generating clean, efficient, reliable and affordable energy.
