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Sustainability - Circular Economy
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2025-02-20 03:45:31

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TBE104653

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2025-02-18 02:19:28

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Tsufei Cheang

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SB25003 - Circular Economy

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KH Marque, founded in 2021, is a pioneer in circular economy solutions, transforming Used Cooking Oil (UCO) into renewable energy. As Southeast Asia’s largest UCO collector, the company is committed to achieving Net Zero by eliminating waste, reducing carbon emissions, and creating a closed-loop, fully sustainable supply chain.

With a mission to replace fossil fuels with sustainable biofuels, KH Marque has developed innovative waste-to-energy processes, ensuring that every drop of UCO is repurposed into Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), Renewable Diesel (RD), and Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO). Through its advanced UCO purification technology, the company has increased cleaned UCO yield from 80% to 99.5%, minimizing waste and maximizing energy conversion efficiency.

KH Marque has scaled its circular economy model globally, expanding operations across 11 countries, with strategic partnerships including Phillips 66, BP, Repsol, Chevron, Mitsubishi, and Petronas. The company has introduced groundbreaking technological solutions, such as the UCO ECO Tracker software, which provides real-time tracking, emissions monitoring, and carbon footprint calculations, ensuring full transparency in the UCO supply chain.

By redefining waste management through a regenerative sustainability model, KH Marque is setting new industry benchmarks and proving that economic growth and environmental responsibility can coexist. With revenue surging amount in 2021 up to 2024, KH Marque has built a profitable, impact-driven circular economy that is reshaping the future of sustainable energy.

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Question 1 : Provide a brief description / background of your nominated organizational, departmental, team, or individual circumstance. (Your response to this question will be used for public display if your entry is awarded.)

By redefining waste management through a regenerative sustainability model, KH Marque is setting new industry benchmarks and proving that economic growth and environmental responsibility can coexist. With revenue surging from USD $1M in 2021 to $157M in 2024, KH Marque has built a profitable, impact-driven circular economy that is reshaping the future of sustainable energy.

Question 2 : Outline your nominated organizational, departmental, team, or individual achievements, dated 1-3 years prior, based on your selected categories.

KH Marque has revolutionized circular economy practices by integrating technology, sustainability, and operational efficiency to achieve zero-waste and Net Zero goals.

Closed-Loop Waste Repurposing
Diverted thousands of tons of UCO from landfills into renewable fuel production, eliminating waste.
Achieved 99.5% purification efficiency, ensuring that nearly all collected UCO is converted into clean energy.
Scaling the Circular Economy Globally
Expanded UCO collection to 360KT/year across Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, and India.
Partnered with fast-food chains, hospitality groups, and food production industries to integrate sustainable waste management practices.
Technology-Enabled Circular Economy
Launched UCO ECO Tracker software (April 2024), a real-time tracking platform that allows businesses to monitor their waste-to-energy impact.
Enabled precise Scope 3 emissions reporting, helping industries measure and optimize their sustainability goals.
Infrastructure Expansion & Efficiency Improvements
Increased Port Klang storage capacity from 21,000 MT to 42,000 MT (by 2028), reinforcing global supply chain resilience.
Grew UCO collection points from 8,000 in 2021 to 100,000 in 2024, supporting sustainable feedstock scaling.
Industry Recognition & Sustainability Leadership
Finalist at S&P Platts Global Energy Awards for sustainable impact.
Winner of Titan Women in Business Awards for leadership in sustainability.
EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2023 Finalist, recognizing KH Marque’s contribution to circular economy innovations.
Through its commitment to waste elimination, resource optimization, and renewable energy innovation, KH Marque has set a new global standard for circular economy practices, ensuring that waste is never wasted but repurposed for a cleaner future.

Question 3 : Provide examples of the strategies / plans you have introduced, in order to attain your nominated organizational, departmental, team, or individual achievements. Explain why the highlighted achievements are significant / unique.

KH Marque’s success in implementing a circular economy model is based on a multi-pronged strategy that integrates innovation, strategic partnerships, and sustainability-driven operational efficiencies.

Technology & Data-Driven Transparency
Introduced UCO ECO Tracker software, providing businesses with real-time tracking, carbon footprint analysis, and sustainability reporting.
AI-powered route optimization reduced fuel consumption, lowering emissions from logistics operations.
Scaling Sustainable Waste Management
Created a nationwide and cross-border UCO collection network, expanding to 100,000 collection points.
Partnered with fast-food chains, hotels, and food processing industries to convert waste oil into biofuels, ensuring that no waste is left unutilized.
Infrastructure Expansion & Circular Economy Growth
Expanded storage capacity from 21,000 MT to 42,000 MT by 2028, securing long-term biofuel supply stability.
Ensured that UCO is fully repurposed, eliminating unnecessary disposal and maximizing biofuel production efficiency.
Why These Achievements are Significant / Unique
Zero-Waste Commitment: Unlike traditional recycling, KH Marque ensures that 100% of UCO collected is repurposed into biofuels, making it one of the most efficient circular economy models in Southeast Asia.
Regenerative Sustainability: The company does not just sustain resources but actively regenerates them, converting waste into high-value renewable energy.
Global Expansion & Impact: KH Marque is scaling circular economy practices beyond Southeast Asia, proving that sustainable business models can be profitable and scalable.
Global Impact & Long-Term Vision
KH Marque’s approach to the circular economy is setting a new industry benchmark, demonstrating that waste-to-energy solutions can drive economic growth while reducing environmental impact. With a bold vision for Net Zero by 2050, KH Marque is creating a world where sustainability is not just an option but a necessity.

Through its scalable, tech-driven, and zero-waste solutions, KH Marque has transformed the biofuel industry and positioned itself as a global leader in circular economy innovation.

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