Maxis drives green initiatives with solar expansion and emissions efficiency
- Maxis expands access to green energy with its Home Solar solution, enabling customers to reduce their carbon footprint and electricity costs.
- Guided by ISO 14001, Maxis optimises energy use and lowers greenhouse gas emissions with Electric Vehicles (EVs) and energy-efficient technologies.
- Through our solar initiatives for both our customers and own operations, Maxis supports the National Energy Transition Roadmap’s goal of achieving 70% renewable energy installed capacity by 2050.
In celebration of the recent World Environment Day, Maxis today reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability and a greener future. The company showcased its progress in emissions reduction, and its initiatives to expand adoption of renewable energy across Malaysia. Maxis aims to integrate environmental benefits through improvements in its network and operations while empowering consumers with accessible green energy.
With a customer base of 10.4 million subscribers and 780,000 homes, Maxis is strategically positioned to improve access to green energy for consumers across Peninsular Malaysia through its Maxis Home Solar solution. By offering robust customer support with a low upfront payment, Maxis empowers people to lower their carbon footprint and contribute to a more sustainable future while benefiting from reduced electricity costs.
Guided by ISO 14001, the Company optimises energy use and reduces greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions through annual reduction strategies. Since 2023, Maxis began integrating Electric Vehicles (EVs) into field operations to support cleaner energy use and lower carbon emissions. Additionally, Maxis has increased its solar energy adoption, including the installation of charging stations for its EVs at seven Technical Operations Centres (TOCs). By implementing off-grid solar systems at rural base stations in Peninsular and East Malaysia, it has also reduced reliance on diesel generators.
"Managing our environmental footprint and enhancing operational efficiency are vital to Maxis' long-term sustainability. Besides mitigating risks, these measures also enhance value for our customers and stakeholders. Through our solar initiatives for both our customers and own operations, we support the National Energy Transition Roadmap’s goal of achieving 70% renewable energy installed capacity by 2050," - Patrick Er, Director of Maxis Green Solutions and Chief People and Transformation Officer of Maxis.
Additionally, Maxis has improved energy efficiency at its base stations and TOCs by replacing old equipment and systems with updated ones. With the implementation of Centralized Self Organizing Network (C-SON) technology, unused equipment can be powered down, while high-efficiency rectifiers can reduce power loss and heat.
Decommissioning old equipment and consolidating the core network optimises space and lowers energy use in data centres and power plants. As a result, energy usage at network sites increased by only 0.25% despite expansion of network sites, leading to lower emission intensity.
On an ongoing basis, Maxis has been enhancing its facilities to reduce office emissions. These enhancements, such as installing LED lighting and cable upgrades, enabled the Company to reduce its office emissions by 8% YoY in 2024. Maxis has also introduced public transport subsidies for employees, encouraging them to reduce their carbon footprint.
Maxis' sustainability efforts reflect its ongoing commitment to creating sustainable value. Looking ahead, Maxis remains dedicated to addressing climate change through ongoing initiatives to build a resilient and sustainable future for all.
