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38 SOUTH ASIA GATEWAY TERMINALS (PVT) LTD
ENVIRONMENTAL
STEWARDSHIP
the year. Waste segregation is primarily
segregated as hazardous and non-hazardous
waste and include the specific waste streams
mentioned previously under GRI 306-1 above.
With waste disposal undertaken by waste Chemical spillage control training provided to relevant staff
disposal contractors certified and authorized
by the Marine Pollution Prevention Authority SAGT disposed of all other engineering ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE
(MPPA) and the Central Environmental and maintenance waste items through third AND SUPPLIER ASSESSMENT
Authority (CEA) of Sri Lanka, SAGT believes party recyclers and suppliers who recover
the greatest positive impact it could make constituent components of such waste items. GRI 307-1: Non-Compliance with
would be in the reduction of waste generated. environmental laws and regulations
Whilst materials such as tyres, lubricants, Similarly, all hazardous and non-hazardous
oils and chemicals are utilized solely on waste generated by the Company was SAGT makes no compromises in ensuring
a maintenance schedule and based on disposed of through various third-party its compliance with all rules and regulations
equipment specifications, SAGT has taken contractors who ensure their recovery, that apply to its operations. The Company
several measures to minimize food waste by recycling or reuse. has from the outset been in compliance with
creating staff awareness and monitoring the regulations that apply to accidental spills and
daily food waste generated in the canteen. While SAGT adheres to responsible waste other environmental issues. There is close and
disposal via its third-party partners, the constant monitoring of any fines paid, spills
SAGT is currently in the process of further Company also remains committed to and all other compliance related requirements
streamlining its processes related to waste reducing its use of non-recyclable materials, as per Sri Lankan legislation as well as
segregation and waste disposals as a part while reusing materials where possible and operational health and safety incidents.
of its Sustainability Management Framework promoting recycling and compositing in order
launched in the previous year. SAGT is to minimise waste sent to landfills. During the year under review, SAGT did not
cognizant that waste segregation, and record any significant spillage of chemicals,
implementation of best practice requires Through these initiatives, SAGT contributes oils, fuel or waste oil arising from SAGT’s
the behavioural and mindset changes of its to two SDGs, namely SDG 12: Responsible operations. For the purpose of reporting, the
staff, and towards this, has undertaken staff Consumption and Production, and SDG 15: Company defines significant spills as any spill
awareness campaigns as well as appointed Life on Land. that requires LKR 1 million to treat and clean.
dedicated staff to manage the waste collection
and sorting areas within the premises. These No significant fines have been imposed on
personnel are responsible not only for the SAGT for non-adherence to Environment
management and arranging disposal, but also regulations. Significant fines are defined as
for the collection of data and reporting such any fine over LKR 1 million.
data to the Sustainability Division.
GRI 306-3: Waste Generated
The Company generated 1018.2 MT of waste
during the financial year 2020/21. Of this, 70.4
MT was classified as hazardous waste and
was disposed of via specialised third-party
contractors.
Food waste amounted to 12% of the total
waste generated during the year and was
disposed through a third party and sent for
animal feed or reused.