KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia – 7 July 2023
– KPJ Healthcare Berhad (“KPJ Healthcare” or the
“Group”), Malaysia’s largest private
healthcare provider, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding
(MoU) with Gentari Sdn Bhd (“Gentari”), a leading
clean energy solutions provider, to embark on a strategic
collaboration that will drive decarbonisation efforts in the
healthcare sector and propel KPJ Healthcare towards sustainable
growth.
By joining forces with Gentari, KPJ Healthcare
is set to integrate green mobility and renewable energy solutions
into KPJ Healthcare’s operations, positioning the Group at
the forefront of driving positive environmental impact through
clean energy solutions. This partnership marks a significant
milestone in KPJ Healthcare’s commitment to sustainability
and sets the stage for the widespread deployment of clean energy
ecosystems across the Group’s extensive network of
hospitals.
One of the key areas of collaboration
outlined in the MoU is the installation of electric vehicle
(“EV”) charging facilities at 10 KPJ Healthcare
premises. These charging facilities will be made available to the
public soon, on a pay-per-use basis, supporting Malaysia’s
growing EV infrastructure and encouraging EV adoption among staff,
patients, and visitors.
This collaboration aligns with
the ambitious targets set by the Malaysian government, aiming to
establish 10,000 charging points by 2025 and have 1.3 million EVs
on the road by 2040. By installing EV charging stations at KPJ
Healthcare hospitals, this collaboration aims to contribute to
these national targets, reduce carbon emissions, and promote
sustainable transportation. In addition to providing better
accessibility to EV charging facilities at KPJ Healthcare
hospitals, the joint effort also aims to drive awareness, educate
stakeholders, and influence policy frameworks to create an
enabling environment and accelerate the transition towards
sustainable operations and widespread EV adoption across the
country.
Beyond EV charging facilities, the
collaboration will introduce Zero Emission Vehicle Fleet solutions
tailored to the Malaysian market by exploring options which may
include the adoption of EVs to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and
promote sustainable transportation in the healthcare sector.
In
addition to green mobility, the collaboration also extends to
exploring the deployment of renewable energy solutions within KPJ
Healthcare’s facilities. This may include the installation
of solar and other clean energy technologies to harness renewable
sources and generate electricity, thereby reducing the
Group’s reliance on fossil fuels and decreasing its overall
carbon footprint.
The collaboration also anchors KPJ
Healthcare’s aspirations in redefining its healthcare
ecosystem by embracing sustainable and eco-friendly practices. The
integration of renewable energy solutions and green mobility not
only reduces KPJ Healthcare’s carbon footprint but also
creates greater efficiency, better service delivery and,
ultimately, a more positive patient experience.
“We
are excited to join forces with Gentari as we embark on this
transformative journey towards clean energy,” said (Puan)
Norhaizam Mohamed, Officer In Charge of KPJ Healthcare.
“With our network of 29 specialist hospitals, we are
confident that by combining our expertise and resources, we are
able to set new industry standards, establish best practices, and
drive positive change in the healthcare sector. Our existing
sustainability programme has laid a strong foundation, but we
understand the need to accelerate our efforts. This collaboration
aligns perfectly with our commitment to providing high-quality
healthcare services while prioritising environmental stewardship.
Together with Gentari, we will work hand in hand to accelerate the
transition towards sustainable operations and make a meaningful
impact on global emissions.”
“We set out
over 40 years ago to enhance the livelihood of the communities we
operate in, and we believe this is one of the best ways to ensure
our ‘Care for Life’ promise can be further expanded
to include the environment as well, in order for us to deliver the
very best of quality healthcare to our patients. In a way, it is
personal for us to continuously elevate our standards of
treatment, especially with our personalised care and our future
growth towards preventive care,” added Norhaizam.
“At
Gentari, we recognise that the significant energy demands of the
healthcare industry must be underpinned by sustainable practices.
It is our privilege to collaborate with KPJ Healthcare to support
their responsible approach to operations. With the integration of
clean energy solutions, we aim to assist KPJ Healthcare in
reducing their carbon footprint and contribute towards achieving
their sustainability goals,” said Shah Yang Razalli, Deputy
CEO of Gentari.
Through this strategic
collaboration, KPJ Healthcare and Gentari are poised to lead the
sustainability changes in the healthcare industry, and are
confident to affect the much-needed changes in creating awareness
as well enabling more positive impacts to the environment and
society.