5)Promote universal understanding of sustainabl

TRX Exchange SDG 12 : Responsible

Consumptions and Productions
lifestyles
How?
By 2030, ensure that people everywhere have the relevant
Jalan Utara, Tun Razak Exchange, SDG 12 is a goal that mainly concentrates on ensuring sustainable information and awareness for sustainable development
and lifestyles in harmony with nature.
Township Platinum 55188 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah consumptions and production patterns while minimising environmental
Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur degradation. Indicators: Global Citizenships Education and education for development are
12.8.1 mainstreamed in national education policies.
LEED(Leadership in Energy
“TRX Samsung Galaxy” MRT station
SDG 12 Indicators An ESG Centre of TRX
and Environmental Design) directly connected to TRX mall The indicators of SDG12 below shows what TRX is practicing currently ESG Centre ESG centre in TRX is located at the garden park for visitors to
Gold
or successfully achieved the goals of SDG 12. access easily by putting a big signboard.
Gallery

It provides educational information about ESG in Malaysia and

how it respond to SDG in various aspects, including:
Lendlease Corporations
- Sustainable healthy lifestyles
- Tackling climate changes
TRX exchange is a newly completed town ESG Centre
Signboards
- Switching to renewable resources and so on
planning project that opened to public in These are presented in an interesting way with presenting boards
November 2023 in the centre of Kuala Lumpur. and videos in Melayu language , with translation for the ease of
It offers wide variety of programmes ranging understanding for foreigners
from residential buildings, shopping mall, Greenery and education
rooftop garden park, and entertainment In TRX garden park, there are dozens of signboards and
facilities that covers a total of 17 acres. panels located everywhere to not only giving directories of
the huge park, but also:
Besides, it also showcase the commitment in
integrating SDG goals by conducting eco- Provides interactive and fun learning experience about
friendly measures that reduce impacts on Malaysia’s the flora and fauna.(150 species of local flora
Signboard of
environment and foster better lifestyles for planted in garden park) Signboard for about zoning directory
Let people understanding and appreciates the natural zones
future generation. environment in our daily lives Signboard of the
flora’s name

1)Sustainable management and 3)Substantially reduce waste generation.

2) Responsible management of chemicals
Indicators: 12.5.1
use of natural resources and waste Targets: By 2030, substantially reduce waste generation through
National recycling
TRX mall also committted on
Targets:By 2030, achieve the sustainable Targets:By 2020, achieve the environmentally sound prevention, reduction, recycling and reuse. rate, tons of reuse and recycle 90% of the
management and efficient use of natural management of chemicals and all wastes throughout their life 80% of wastewater will be recovered for toilet flushing, irrigation, cooling towers materials recycled construction waste to reduce the
resources. cycle, in accordance with agreed international frameworks, and to reduce the demand of water for more than 50%. This is done by integrating burden on our landfills
significantly reduce their release to air, water and soil in order advanced water recycling system.
Indicators to minimize their adverse impacts on human health and the Multiflo
Methodologies:
12.2.1: Material Footprint per capita environment. Multiflo is a water clarification process suitable for variety of
Compliance of strict guidelines of LEED regarding on
12.2.2: Domestic material consumption per capita applications such as water production for drinking water, seawater Applications of waste management and sustainability practices
treatment and removes pesticides and other pollutants.
The construction materials being used in TRX are all recyclable, Indicators TRX has incorporated advanced water recycled water through effective reduction of construction waste.
It is ideal for large-sized plants that enable to process any kind of
renewable, and getting from a sustainable resources. This substantially 12.4.2 : Hazardous waste generated per capita recycling plants with Veolia Water water characteristics and pollutants such as carbonaceous
Technologies South East Asia, that enable Toilet
reduced the construction cost and reduce reliance on new raw materials. TRX has implemented several measures to manage rhe chemical and wastes to
pollutants, algae and heavy metals.
13300 cubic metres of water to be Flushing Flow chart of

Materials used in building TRX reduce the burden to our environment. This chemical and wastes could be processed and recycled daily.
Coagulation basin
Flocculant basin
Polymer injected to be
flock agglomeration Decanter
The bottom of the decanter, the latter is
LEED on
recycling
harmful gas exhausted from the vehicle or rubbish threw by visitors. Some of the sent through the central well,where they
are removed through a centrifugal pump Water construction

ways to manage chemical and wastes might require building infrastructures, Water Injection of
Angle plates wastes.
coagulant Clarified water rises through with the Park
technology of Turbo mix system Bottom scrapers
plates and decanted water is taken off

whereas some only need a simple and spontaneous action of people to do it on

Siphon type wall to
Trigger flock through the ducts and leaves the works
prevent turbulence mix
formation in decanting basin through the treated water channel

Energy
Veolia in TRX Moving-Bed Biofilm Reactor(MBBR) Landscapes
their own. Water
Commitment to zero waste principles - TRX mall
MBBR is a biological wastewater treatment technology which the Irrigation
Internet adhered to this principle by reusing and recycling
Food waste biofilm grow on carriers suspended in wastewater to remove
wasted construction materials to extend their life-cycle.
operational cost contaminants in a cost-efficient way.
Timber Reclaimed Terrazzo Reclaimed
clarifier Cooling
Besides, this action also helps to reduce carbon
Steels Concrete Influent effluent footprint to the environment.
Terrazo Tiles are
Applied in various parts Reclaimed steels are reused
being as indoor
Reclaimed concrete -
Process Air
Towers
of the rooftop garden for wall finishes and facades outdoor landscaping return eactivated sludge waste activated sludge
flooring finishes, like
parks Sustainable and reduce features.
Apple Store
Timber sources certified
byForest Stewardship
reliance for new resources
It has low embodied
Used as retaining wall
of the plants and soils 4) Encourage companies to adopt TRX strategies on encouraging retailers to
energy being
Council
Materials for bench and
produced as an
Also used as outdoor
flooring and benches Eletric car charging pots IoT Technology Integration sustainable practices and sustainability reporting adopt sustainability practices:
flooring
aggregates of Green Lease Compliance Programme - a
marbles and glass Charging pots for electric cars are installed Internet of Things (IoT) is a holistic and
Location of the materials from industrial waste
Target: Encourage companies, especially large and transnational companies, to adopt series of sustainbility aimed to minimise
in the car park. This showcases the initiatives integrated monitoring system impelemented
sustainable practices and to integrate sustainability information into their reporting carbon footprint in their precinct.
to encourage the use cleaner energy cars, by TRX.
Energy-efficient system cycle. Supplier Code and Supplier Diversity strategy
which helps to reduce the emission of toxic
Besides, energy-efficient system is also - promoting responsible and sustainable
chemical gas from the car such as nitrogen Applications of IoT in TRX mall for
being implemented for energy-conservation
oxides, sulfur dioxides and so on. chemical and waste: Indicators 12.4.2 : Number of companies publishing sustainability reports economic goals
and combat against climate change as a
sustainable practices for the future Case Study 1: Platform - A revolutionise reatil data
Muji, the well known Japanese consumer goods’ brand
Muji 2023 report on insights platform to monitor marketing,
business’s has always been a popular choices for new developed shopping mall like TRX, not only for the
terms of sales, performance and
sustainable value of its brand image, by also the their commitment and transparency towards conducting
Indoor Outdoor development sustainability targets
Triple Volume Atrium Skylight Reducing energy waste by alternating to
sustainable practices for natural environment.
Triple Volume Atrium Functional design of
Real time data of waste water
treatment system
renewable energy resources(solar Case Study 2:
skylights panels)
benefits from cross Starbucks is also an enterprise that also focus on sustainable
and stack-effect Reducing the reliance
ventilation. artificial lighting, Diagram of retailing. It gains over 1612 LEED certified store all over the
Reduce energy-use for Protect people’s eyes from lighting at the
HVAC. Atrium section of TRX the direct radiant of light corridor worlds.
and wind flow direction
Common premise of Starbucks will have these features:
Stack effect
bulbs
Reduce electricity cost
sources of light
Recycle Bins
LED lighting
Cross-Ventilation
High Volume Low Speed (HVLS) Fan
Recycle bins are placed at in different places Smart waste bin - Smart remote sensors -
LED light has higher energy HVLS have large diameter of fan blades, within the TRX malls, including the garden send notifications for waste to monitor the water quality as well as Muji’s products have the philosophy focusing on ：
efficiency than incandescent light allowing substantial amount of air to circulate disposal to prevent overflowing potential contaminants in the soil Simplicity
bulbs. and cool the surrounding. park, besides the escalator and lifts and of bin before irrigation
Practicality Terrazo Tiles Contriolled LED Sustainable
Longer lifespan of 25000 hours Low speed of turning prevent undesirable
and lower maintenance cost. noise and can reduce the loads and energy nearby the toilets. This provides convenience Smart Navigation panels -
This means using the minimum materials and using
Light Woods
usage of HVAC system, Provides convenient and stress-free retailing sustainable and recyclable materials to create products.
for the visitors to act spontaneously by experience and navigate within the building This aligns with TRX’s aspirations of creating a
And et cetera....
Diagram of
Gain data about the visitors usage in the Therefore, these features contribute to a more environmental sustainable outcome,
LED lights vs throwing recyclable bins accroding to the buildings to improve operational efficiency and
sustainability-conscious shop with tenants
which Starbucks was able to save 30% more water and 25% more energy efficient. In
other light
Muji Recycle Bag Muji Decomposable Muji PolyPropylene that focus on water, energy efficiency and using
reduce wastes
bulbs categories of wastes. garbage bag Hangar sustainable materials some other countries, where solar panels are available, they will 100% utilise the
renewable energy. And this will expectedly lead to $50 m savings of utlity costs.
References
The Exchange TRX official websites
MIDA(Malaysia Investment Development Authority) Official websites
Title : TRX: A Smarter City
The Edge Malaysia/ Title: Taking the shopping experience to a new level
Muji 2023 report
The Global Goals: SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Productions
The Exchange TRX: Climate Change Adaptation and Resilience Plan, Landlease
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Issuu: Technical Site Visit to TRX Wastewater Treatment Plant Designed by Veolia
Water Technologies