The IOI-Active Citizens Programme is a collaborative project with the British Council that forms part of a global effort to create positive impacts within local communities. The programme kicked off with a workshop aimed at raising awareness among our employees to take a more active and participative role in the community.
Waste to Treasure Campaign
Under this programme, recycling bins were installed in our developments to encourage recycling among the local community. IOIPG has partnered NGOs, universities and social enterprises over the years to educate and instill this habit. Sharing sessions and workshops have been organized to educate the community on how to identify recyclables, segregate waste at the source and even upcycle fruit waste to cleaning enzymes.
This year, we collaborated with Cenviro, E-Idaman, SWM Environment, Generasi Peduli Sampah and Arus Oil to organise recycling drives and upcycling workshops at our developments in the northern, central and southern regions of Malaysia from 15 April to 27 May 2023.
We collected a total of 1,967KG of recyclable materials comprising aluminium, cardboards, e-wastes, papers, plastics, steel and 154.2KG of used cooking oil to be converted to biodiesel. Apart from the recycling drive, upcycling activities such as candle making from used cooking oil and moulding/doodling on crushed-glass were also conducted during the event.
IOI-Active Citizens: Clean Up
In conjunction with National Environment Day in October 2020, the IOI-Active Citizens: Clean Up 2020 was launched to encourage employees to clean up their digital clutter. In addition, we encouraged both our employees and our communities to clean up their physical clutter. This was in line with efforts to reduce carbon footprint and to minimise single-use plastic pollution.
IOIPG partnered Reef Check Malaysia to deliver a webinar and organise a Clean Up Challenge for the employees and the general public. Raising awareness on marine debris and plastic pollution, as well as the importance of protecting coral reefs and marine ecosystem, the event also included challenges to encourage participants to actively contribute to the cause in their daily lives.
Tree Planting Drive at 16 Sierra
In celebration of World Environment Day, IOI Properties Group Berhad (IOIPG), in collaboration with Marriott International Hotels and Resorts and the Marriott Worldwide Business Council Malaysia, organised a successful tree planting initiative at 16 Sierra, Puchong South. The event underscores both organisations' shared commitment to environmental sustainability and community well-being.
Held on Saturday, 12 July 2025, the initiative brought together over 100 participants, including employees from IOIPG and Marriott International, along with volunteers from the 16 Sierra community. A total of over 80 trees were planted at eight selected locations within the 535-acre township, including Lookout Point and the 7.2-acre Central Park. Among the tree species planted were Aquilara malaccensis (Gaharu) and Mangifera caesia (Binjai), which are listed as critically endangered and near-threatened.
The BiobiN®
On 24 July 2025, Le Méridien Putrajaya officially launched its Food Waste Management Initiative, marking another step forward in our sustainability journey. At the heart of this initiative is the BiobiN®, a self-contained organic waste management solution provided by our partner Ground Control. Unlike a typical composting system, the BiobiN® initiates the composting process onsite, ensuring food waste is managed efficiently and hygienically before being collected. Once the bin reaches full capacity, Ground Control collects and transports the waste to its composting facility, where it undergoes controlled decomposition to produce high-quality compost in line with strict environmental standards. The compost is then piloted for landscape use at selected IOI Properties Group sites, supporting soil health, reducing reliance on chemical fertilisers, and demonstrating a practical circular economy approach.
In FY2026, the initiative processed 83,420 kg of food waste through the BiobiN® system, producing 54,900.788 kg of compost. This has helped divert significant volumes of food waste from landfills while creating a valuable resource for landscaping applications. It reflects IOIPG’s sustainability roadmap and Marriott International’s standards in minimising waste and diverting it from landfills. By embedding solutions like the BiobiN®, we are taking meaningful steps towards greener hotel operations and contributing to Malaysia’s circular economy goals.