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THE ENERGY SECTOR

to the society at large (Social); to maximise

opportunities associated with their operations

(Economic); to optimise impacts associated with

their operations (Environment).

One of the company’s initiatives is Strategic

Social Investment, through contribution to the

local communities and other stakeholders. Apart

from maintaining a strong relationship with key

stakeholders in the business, Brunei LNG also

forms partnerships with various organisations and

members of the community it operates in, namely

Mukim Liang Lumut. Brunei LNG carries out various

initiatives under its Strategic Social Investment that

are linked to operational impacts and looks towards

enhancing project-related opportunities with local

communities and other stakeholders.

The establishment of the Brunei LNG-Liang Lumut

CommunityCommittee–representedbyBruneiLNG

staff, penghulus, village heads, school principals

and other community leaders – allows the company

to provide support in educational, religious and

social activities in the area. Engagement sessions

are held throughout the year to resolve any

issues the community may have pertaining to the

company’s operations and discuss opportunities for

collaboration that contribute to the development of

the nation.

In its support of the Brunei Vision 2035 in terms of

education, Brunei LNG recognises the achievement

of best students, teachers and schools in the Belait

District in an Academic Excellence Awards held

annually since 2002.

In 2005, Brunei LNG inked a partnership with

Universiti Teknologi Brunei to sponsor and support

the Creative Innovative Product and Technological

Advancement (CIPTA) Award. The competition aims

to promote a culture of ‘creations, innovations, and

inventions’ in the country, held biennially with His

Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah

ibni His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah

Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah, the Crown Prince and

Senior Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office,

and Chairman of Brunei LNG, as the patron of

the competition.

A part of its 50

anniversary celebrations is the

BLNGolden (Brunei LNG Golden) Hearts, a yearlong

philanthropy initiative that will see Brunei LNG

employees and business partners collaborating

with various communities around the nation and

engaging in altruistic activities.

The simple idea behind BLNGolden Hearts is for

the Brunei LNG community to show its gratitude

for the company, its surrounding community and

the rest of the nation as Brunei LNG reaches this

golden milestone of 50 years. BLNGolden Hearts

is a fantastic opportunity in conjunction with

Brunei LNG’s 50

anniversary for the company

and its employees to show their appreciation that

Brunei LNG is reaching such a great milestone. It

is also an occasion to foster closer relationships

with communities as well show gratitude to the

nation Brunei LNG operates in. BLNGolden Hearts

was launched in April 2019 and will continue

throughout 2020.

In order to protect the environment, Brunei LNG

complies with local environmental regulations

and their own standards. The company is ISO4001

certified, a robust environmental management

system that provides assurance that the company’s

environmental impacts are being measured and

improved. Brunei LNGworks closelywith regulators

(Ministry of Energy and SHENA) and stakeholders

(Lumut Liang community) to ensure continuous

improvement and follows environmental best

practices from around the globe.

Environmental advocacy on greenhouse gas, air,

wastes are key areas for 2019 especially with

the recent urgency around climate change. Other

than that, Brunei LNG regularly engages staff and

business partners on green educational campaigns

such as celebrating environmental international

days like Earth Hour and World Ocean’s Day,

recycling drives and carpool campaigns.