Switching palm oil waste into sustainable goldmine
IN a world standing at the precipice of environmental catastrophe, the clarion call for sustainable practices and resource efficiency has never been louder.
The circular economy, which champions waste reduction and resource optimisation, is rapidly emerging as a powerful tool in this quest.
This article is written for two specific reasons, namely as the National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR) has identified bioenergy as a catalyst in the six energy transition levers and the ongoing Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) conference Pipoc 2023 aptly themed, “Navigating Uncertainties, Building Resilience” from Nov 7 to Nov 9, 2023.
At the forefront of this change are three unlikely heroes: Palm Oil Mill Effluent (Pome), Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs), and the elusive Scope 2 of Scope 3 emissions.
These elements, previously marred by environmental controversies, are now poised in reshaping the future of business and sustainability in Malaysia......