The masterplan design for Gamuda Cove received 5-diamond recognition at the Low Carbon City 2030 Challenge (LCC2030C) ceremony held here recently.
It is also the first private township to be recognised by the Environment and Water Ministry, in collaboration with the Malaysian Green Technology and Climate Change Centre (MGTC).
According to Gamuda Land's chief operating officer Chu Wai Lune, this recognition highlights the company's approach to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles as outlined in the Gamuda Green Plan 2025
"It is also a testament that we are on the right track in our sustainability efforts," he said in a statement yesterday.
The 1,530-acre sustainable city is located in Southern Klang Valley, next to the expansive Kuala Langat Forest Reserve and Paya Indah Discovery Wetlands.
The Gamuda Green Plan 2025 is a comprehensive framework outlining measurable goals based on ESG dimensions for the next five years and beyond.
The plan commits the Gamuda Group to take specific steps to reduce direct and indirect corporate greenhouse gas emissions intensity by 30 per cent in 2025 and by 45 per cent in 2030.
According to Chu, Gamuda Land designed and planned Gamuda Cove to achieve a 45 percent overall reduction in carbon emissions when compared to the business-as-usual design.
He said this is aligned to Pillar 1 (Sustainable Planning and Design for Construction) of the Gamuda Green Plan.
While the LCC2030 Challenge takes four elements of measure into consideration, namely energy, urban transport, water, and waste; Gamuda Cove will be incorporating an additional two elements of measure in its carbon reduction strategies, namely urban planning and building, he said.
"We anticipate that the implementation of low carbon city strategies will see Gamuda Cove reducing up to 221,366 tCO2 against the baseline set if compared to the business-as-usual design of a township, this is equivalent to the 45 per cent overall reduction," Chu added.
Natural attractions such as the Paya Indah Discovery Wetlands, outdoor adventures such as the Goosebumps Rope Course, and panoramic viewing experiences at the Cove Aerobar in Discovery Park are all part of Gamuda Cove's mindful placemaking.
The commercial vibrancy of Heart of Cove, the nucleus of Gamuda Cove, complements these facilities and attractions, making the nature sanctuary and smart city a growing destination for prospective homeowners and adventure seekers.