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Materiality
Assessment Appendix 1: Appendix 2: Appendix 3:
Climate Green Inclusive and Stakeholder GRI Content Assurance Glossary of
Action Innovation Progress Engagement Index Statement Terms

WASTE MANAGEMENT In 2023, we reduced our waste generation by 10.48%
GRI 301-2, 306-1, 306-2, 306-3, 306-4, 306-5 compared to 2022, and disposal by recovery option
decreased as compared to 2022. In SDO (M), the new
We utilise a waste management hierarchy that coal to natural gas conversion programme has led to a
centres on reduction, reuse and recycling. This is significant reduction in bottom ash, thus reducing the
achieved through proper handling of all materials and refinery’s total waste generation.
working with our suppliers to promote responsible
waste management. Ensuring proper waste handling
practices is key as palm oil processing generates
both hazardous (spent bleaching earth, ash) and non-
hazardous waste (paper, pruning scraps).
As one of the biggest global palm oil processors,
we utilise large volumes of natural palm-based
materials in our operations across Indonesia, China,
and Spain. This process generates significant amounts
of by-products, such as flying ash and bleaching earth.
Proper handling of these by-products is essential
to safeguard the environment, the health of our
employees, and the well-being of local communities.

Apical is also exploring innovative ways to reuse our
waste for other uses. We are exploring turning our
waste outputs into a key source for SAF manufacturing.
This is in support of the aviation industry that is
exploring carbon abating and mitigation technologies In our goal to unlock new sources
and interventions as part of its decarbonisation of value through circularity, Apical
commitments.
has recently entered into the SAF
To ensure the safety of our employees, all hazardous market through the joint venture
waste is stored at dedicated warehouses, while both with Cepsa to construct the largest
hazardous and non-hazardous waste are collected and second generation (2G) biofuels
disposed of by licensed contractors. For our Bio-oils plant in Southern Europe. Apical
refinery, in Huelva, Spain, we verify environmental
authorisations before signing a management contract will be transforming its waste and
with the third party contractor. We established residue raw materials into a valuable
dedicated emergency response teams at each our resource to decarbonise air travel.
refineries and provide our employees with regular
training to prevent and respond to accidental oil
spillage. We have maintained our prevailing record of
zero accidental spills since 2018.

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