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2016 – Water risks that could impact companies’ direct operations
| Row number | Account Number | Company Name | Incorporated Country | CDP Program | Reporting Year | Access | Industry Activity Group | GiCS Sector | Country | River basin | Risk driver | Potential impact | Description of impact | Timeframe | Likelihood | Magnitude of potential financial impact | Response strategy | Costs of response strategy | Details of strategy and costs |
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| 701 | 6806 | Fresnillo plc | Mexico | Water | 2016 | Public | Materials | Mexico | Other: Rio Grande de Santiago (Fresnillo and el Saucito) | Reputational-Community opposition | Constraint to growth | Water use limits may be imposed on water-intensive businesses affecting production levels or growth opportunities. Conflicts with the communities (resource competition) may scale to temporary interruption of operations or opposition to project expansions. | >6 years | Probable | Unknown | Engagement with community; Engagement with public policy makers; Engagement with other stakeholders in the river basin; Establish site-specific targets; Increased investment in new technology; Promote best practice and awareness; Strengthen links with local community | Unable to estimate at this stage. This cost is embedded in our operating cost and community investment. | Our water management approach is based on operational excellence and cooperation with stakeholders, notably communities, authorities and NGOs. Municipal wastewater has been used for mineral processing to minimize the exposure to the physical risk (quantity). | |
| 702 | 6806 | Fresnillo plc | Mexico | Water | 2016 | Public | Materials | Mexico | Other: Rio Grande de Santiago (Fresnillo and el Saucito) | Physical-Climate change | Constraint to growth | Water use limits may be imposed on water-intensive businesses affecting production levels or growth opportunities. Conflicts with the communities (resource competition) may scale to temporary interruption of operations or opposition to project expansions. | >6 years | Probable | Unknown | Engagement with community; Engagement with public policy makers; Engagement with other stakeholders in the river basin; Establish site-specific targets; Increased investment in new technology; Promote best practice and awareness; Strengthen links with local community | Unable to estimate at this stage. This cost is embedded in our operating cost and community investment. | Our water management approach is based on operational excellence and cooperation with stakeholders, notably communities, authorities and NGOs. Municipal wastewater has been used for mineral processing to minimize the exposure to the physical risk (quantity). | |
| 703 | 6806 | Fresnillo plc | Mexico | Water | 2016 | Public | Materials | Mexico | Other: Rio Grande de Santiago (Fresnillo and el Saucito) | Physical-Projected water stress | Constraint to growth | Water use limits may be imposed on water-intensive businesses affecting production levels or growth opportunities. Conflicts with the communities (resource competition) may scale to temporary interruption of operations or opposition to project expansions. | >6 years | Probable | Unknown | Engagement with community; Engagement with public policy makers; Engagement with other stakeholders in the river basin; Establish site-specific targets; Increased investment in new technology; Promote best practice and awareness; Strengthen links with local community | Unable to estimate at this stage. This cost is embedded in our operating cost and community investment. | Our water management approach is based on operational excellence and cooperation with stakeholders, notably communities, authorities and NGOs. Municipal wastewater has been used for mineral processing to minimize the exposure to the physical risk (quantity). | |
| 704 | 7084 | Gas Natural SDG SA | Spain | Water | 2016 | Public | Gas Utilities | Utilities | Spain | Other: Company wide | Regulatory-Increased difficulty in obtaining withdrawals/operations permit | Loss of license to operate | Difficulties in the permitting process, for capturing or discharging, or any other kind of permits or licenses that affect operations, limiting their availability | >6 years | Probable | Medium | Other: Maintain good relations with public administrations | High | And institutional Diaólgo with interested parties and transparency of information on consumption and discharges (eg EMAS Register) |
| 705 | 6806 | Fresnillo plc | Mexico | Water | 2016 | Public | Materials | Mexico | Other: Rio Grande de Santiago (Fresnillo and el Saucito) | Regulatory-Increased difficulty in obtaining withdrawals/operations permit | Constraint to growth | Water use limits may be imposed on water-intensive businesses affecting production levels or growth opportunities. Conflicts with the communities (resource competition) may scale to temporary interruption of operations or opposition to project expansions. | >6 years | Probable | Unknown | Engagement with community; Engagement with public policy makers; Engagement with other stakeholders in the river basin; Establish site-specific targets; Increased investment in new technology; Promote best practice and awareness; Strengthen links with local community | Unable to estimate at this stage. This cost is embedded in our operating cost and community investment. | Our water management approach is based on operational excellence and cooperation with stakeholders, notably communities, authorities and NGOs. Municipal wastewater has been used for mineral processing to minimize the exposure to the physical risk (quantity). | |
| 706 | 6806 | Fresnillo plc | Mexico | Water | 2016 | Public | Materials | Mexico | Other: Rio Grande de Santiago (Fresnillo and el Saucito) | Regulatory-Mandatory water efficiency, conservation, recycling or process standards | Constraint to growth | Water use limits may be imposed on water-intensive businesses affecting production levels or growth opportunities. Conflicts with the communities (resource competition) may scale to temporary interruption of operations or opposition to project expansions. | >6 years | Probable | Unknown | Engagement with community; Engagement with public policy makers; Engagement with other stakeholders in the river basin; Establish site-specific targets; Increased investment in new technology; Promote best practice and awareness; Strengthen links with local community | Unable to estimate at this stage. This cost is embedded in our operating cost and community investment. | Our water management approach is based on operational excellence and cooperation with stakeholders, notably communities, authorities and NGOs. Municipal wastewater has been used for mineral processing to minimize the exposure to the physical risk (quantity). | |
| 707 | 6806 | Fresnillo plc | Mexico | Water | 2016 | Public | Materials | Mexico | Other: Rio Grande de Santiago (Fresnillo and el Saucito) | Regulatory-Regulatory uncertainty | Constraint to growth | Water use limits may be imposed on water-intensive businesses affecting production levels or growth opportunities. Conflicts with the communities (resource competition) may scale to temporary interruption of operations or opposition to project expansions. | >6 years | Probable | Unknown | Engagement with community; Engagement with public policy makers; Engagement with other stakeholders in the river basin; Establish site-specific targets; Increased investment in new technology; Promote best practice and awareness; Strengthen links with local community | Unable to estimate at this stage. This cost is embedded in our operating cost and community investment. | Our water management approach is based on operational excellence and cooperation with stakeholders, notably communities, authorities and NGOs. Municipal wastewater has been used for mineral processing to minimize the exposure to the physical risk (quantity). | |
| 708 | 6806 | Fresnillo plc | Mexico | Water | 2016 | Public | Materials | Mexico | Other: Rio Grande de Santiago (Fresnillo and el Saucito) | Regulatory-Unclear and/or unstable regulations on water allocation and wastewater discharge | Constraint to growth | Water use limits may be imposed on water-intensive businesses affecting production levels or growth opportunities. Conflicts with the communities (resource competition) may scale to temporary interruption of operations or opposition to project expansions. | >6 years | Probable | Unknown | Engagement with community; Engagement with public policy makers; Engagement with other stakeholders in the river basin; Establish site-specific targets; Increased investment in new technology; Promote best practice and awareness; Strengthen links with local community | Unable to estimate at this stage. This cost is embedded in our operating cost and community investment. | Our water management approach is based on operational excellence and cooperation with stakeholders, notably communities, authorities and NGOs. Municipal wastewater has been used for mineral processing to minimize the exposure to the physical risk (quantity). | |
| 709 | 6806 | Fresnillo plc | Mexico | Water | 2016 | Public | Materials | Mexico | Other: Rio Grande de Santiago (Fresnillo and el Saucito) | Reputational-Inadequate access to water, sanitation and hygiene | Constraint to growth | Water use limits may be imposed on water-intensive businesses affecting production levels or growth opportunities. Conflicts with the communities (resource competition) may scale to temporary interruption of operations or opposition to project expansions. | >6 years | Probable | Unknown | Engagement with community; Engagement with public policy makers; Engagement with other stakeholders in the river basin; Establish site-specific targets; Increased investment in new technology; Promote best practice and awareness; Strengthen links with local community | Unable to estimate at this stage. This cost is embedded in our operating cost and community investment. | Our water management approach is based on operational excellence and cooperation with stakeholders, notably communities, authorities and NGOs. Municipal wastewater has been used for mineral processing to minimize the exposure to the physical risk (quantity). | |
| 710 | 6806 | Fresnillo plc | Mexico | Water | 2016 | Public | Materials | Mexico | Other: Rio Grande de Santiago (Fresnillo and el Saucito) | Regulatory-Higher water prices | Constraint to growth | Water use limits may be imposed on water-intensive businesses affecting production levels or growth opportunities. Conflicts with the communities (resource competition) may scale to temporary interruption of operations or opposition to project expansions. | >6 years | Probable | Unknown | Engagement with community; Engagement with public policy makers; Engagement with other stakeholders in the river basin; Establish site-specific targets; Increased investment in new technology; Promote best practice and awareness; Strengthen links with local community | Unable to estimate at this stage. This cost is embedded in our operating cost and community investment. | Our water management approach is based on operational excellence and cooperation with stakeholders, notably communities, authorities and NGOs. Municipal wastewater has been used for mineral processing to minimize the exposure to the physical risk (quantity). | |
| 711 | 7084 | Gas Natural SDG SA | Spain | Water | 2016 | Public | Gas Utilities | Utilities | Spain | Other: Company wide | Regulatory-Regulatory uncertainty | Other: Constraint to future growth | Regulatory changes can affect facilities, whether they are already producing or they are planned in new projects. | >6 years | Probable | Medium-high | Other: Foresee regulatory changes | Medium-high | Evaluation of consequences of regulation in existing and new facilities. |
| 712 | 6806 | Fresnillo plc | Mexico | Water | 2016 | Public | Materials | Mexico | Other: GHAASBasin787 (Penmont) | Regulatory-Increased difficulty in obtaining withdrawals/operations permit | Constraint to growth | Water use limits may be imposed on water-intensive businesses affecting production levels or growth opportunities. Conflicts with the communities (resource competition) may scale to temporary interruption of operations or opposition to project expansions. | >6 years | Probable | Unknown | Engagement with community; Engagement with public policy makers; Engagement with other stakeholders in the river basin; Establish site-specific targets; Increased investment in new technology; Promote best practice and awareness; Strengthen links with local community | Unable to estimate at this stage. This cost is embedded in our operating cost and community investment. | Our water management approach is based on operational excellence and cooperation with stakeholders, notably communities, authorities and NGOs. The proximity to the coast makes sea water a potential alternative to minimize the exposure to the physical risk (quantity). | |
| 713 | 6806 | Fresnillo plc | Mexico | Water | 2016 | Public | Materials | Mexico | Other: GHAASBasin787 (Penmont) | Regulatory-Mandatory water efficiency, conservation, recycling or process standards | Constraint to growth | Water use limits may be imposed on water-intensive businesses affecting production levels or growth opportunities. Conflicts with the communities (resource competition) may scale to temporary interruption of operations or opposition to project expansions. | >6 years | Probable | Unknown | Engagement with community; Engagement with public policy makers; Engagement with other stakeholders in the river basin; Establish site-specific targets; Increased investment in new technology; Promote best practice and awareness; Strengthen links with local community | Unable to estimate at this stage. This cost is embedded in our operating cost and community investment. | Our water management approach is based on operational excellence and cooperation with stakeholders, notably communities, authorities and NGOs. The proximity to the coast makes sea water a potential alternative to minimize the exposure to the physical risk (quantity). | |
| 714 | 6806 | Fresnillo plc | Mexico | Water | 2016 | Public | Materials | Mexico | Other: GHAASBasin787 (Penmont) | Regulatory-Regulatory uncertainty | Constraint to growth | Water use limits may be imposed on water-intensive businesses affecting production levels or growth opportunities. Conflicts with the communities (resource competition) may scale to temporary interruption of operations or opposition to project expansions. | >6 years | Probable | Unknown | Engagement with community; Engagement with public policy makers; Engagement with other stakeholders in the river basin; Establish site-specific targets; Increased investment in new technology; Promote best practice and awareness; Strengthen links with local community | Unable to estimate at this stage. This cost is embedded in our operating cost and community investment. | Our water management approach is based on operational excellence and cooperation with stakeholders, notably communities, authorities and NGOs. The proximity to the coast makes sea water a potential alternative to minimize the exposure to the physical risk (quantity). | |
| 715 | 6806 | Fresnillo plc | Mexico | Water | 2016 | Public | Materials | Mexico | Other: GHAASBasin787 (Penmont) | Reputational-Inadequate access to water, sanitation and hygiene | Constraint to growth | Water use limits may be imposed on water-intensive businesses affecting production levels or growth opportunities. Conflicts with the communities (resource competition) may scale to temporary interruption of operations or opposition to project expansions. | >6 years | Probable | Unknown | Engagement with community; Engagement with public policy makers; Engagement with other stakeholders in the river basin; Establish site-specific targets; Increased investment in new technology; Promote best practice and awareness; Strengthen links with local community | Unable to estimate at this stage. This cost is embedded in our operating cost and community investment. | Our water management approach is based on operational excellence and cooperation with stakeholders, notably communities, authorities and NGOs. The proximity to the coast makes sea water a potential alternative to minimize the exposure to the physical risk (quantity). | |
| 716 | 6806 | Fresnillo plc | Mexico | Water | 2016 | Public | Materials | Mexico | Other: GHAASBasin787 (Penmont) | Physical-Climate change | Constraint to growth | Water use limits may be imposed on water-intensive businesses affecting production levels or growth opportunities. Conflicts with the communities (resource competition) may scale to temporary interruption of operations or opposition to project expansions. | >6 years | Probable | Unknown | Engagement with community; Engagement with public policy makers; Engagement with other stakeholders in the river basin; Establish site-specific targets; Increased investment in new technology; Promote best practice and awareness; Strengthen links with local community | Unable to estimate at this stage. This cost is embedded in our operating cost and community investment. | Our water management approach is based on operational excellence and cooperation with stakeholders, notably communities, authorities and NGOs. The proximity to the coast makes sea water a potential alternative to minimize the exposure to the physical risk (quantity). | |
| 717 | 6806 | Fresnillo plc | Mexico | Water | 2016 | Public | Materials | Mexico | Other: GHAASBasin787 (Penmont) | Physical-Increased water stress | Constraint to growth | Water use limits may be imposed on water-intensive businesses affecting production levels or growth opportunities. Conflicts with the communities (resource competition) may scale to temporary interruption of operations or opposition to project expansions. | >6 years | Probable | Unknown | Engagement with community; Engagement with public policy makers; Engagement with other stakeholders in the river basin; Establish site-specific targets; Increased investment in new technology; Promote best practice and awareness; Strengthen links with local community | Unable to estimate at this stage. This cost is embedded in our operating cost and community investment. | Our water management approach is based on operational excellence and cooperation with stakeholders, notably communities, authorities and NGOs. The proximity to the coast makes sea water a potential alternative to minimize the exposure to the physical risk (quantity). | |
| 718 | 7084 | Gas Natural SDG SA | Spain | Water | 2016 | Public | Gas Utilities | Utilities | Mexico | Other: Company wide | Physical-Declining water quality | Higher operating costs | A decrease in water quality makes prior treatment necessary before water is used in processes, which represents an increase in costs. | >6 years | Probable | Medium | Increased investment in new technology | Medium | Studies of aquatic systems and of the impacts that might affect them are conducted on the surrounding environments of facilities, thereby controlling the quality of water. |
| 719 | 6806 | Fresnillo plc | Mexico | Water | 2016 | Public | Materials | Mexico | Other: GHAASBasin787 (Penmont) | Regulatory-Statutory water withdrawal limits/changes to water allocation | Constraint to growth | Water use limits may be imposed on water-intensive businesses affecting production levels or growth opportunities. Conflicts with the communities (resource competition) may scale to temporary interruption of operations or opposition to project expansions. | >6 years | Probable | Unknown | Engagement with community; Engagement with public policy makers; Engagement with other stakeholders in the river basin; Establish site-specific targets; Increased investment in new technology; Promote best practice and awareness; Strengthen links with local community | Unable to estimate at this stage. This cost is embedded in our operating cost and community investment. | Our water management approach is based on operational excellence and cooperation with stakeholders, notably communities, authorities and NGOs. The proximity to the coast makes sea water a potential alternative to minimize the exposure to the physical risk (quantity). | |
| 720 | 6806 | Fresnillo plc | Mexico | Water | 2016 | Public | Materials | Mexico | Other: GHAASBasin787 (Penmont) | Reputational-Community opposition | Constraint to growth | Water use limits may be imposed on water-intensive businesses affecting production levels or growth opportunities. Conflicts with the communities (resource competition) may scale to temporary interruption of operations or opposition to project expansions. | >6 years | Probable | Unknown | Engagement with community; Engagement with public policy makers; Engagement with other stakeholders in the river basin; Establish site-specific targets; Increased investment in new technology; Promote best practice and awareness; Strengthen links with local community | Unable to estimate at this stage. This cost is embedded in our operating cost and community investment. | Our water management approach is based on operational excellence and cooperation with stakeholders, notably communities, authorities and NGOs. The proximity to the coast makes sea water a potential alternative to minimize the exposure to the physical risk (quantity). | |
| 721 | 6806 | Fresnillo plc | Mexico | Water | 2016 | Public | Materials | Mexico | Other: GHAASBasin787 (Penmont) | Physical-Projected water stress | Constraint to growth | Water use limits may be imposed on water-intensive businesses affecting production levels or growth opportunities. Conflicts with the communities (resource competition) may scale to temporary interruption of operations or opposition to project expansions. | >6 years | Probable | Unknown | Engagement with community; Engagement with public policy makers; Engagement with other stakeholders in the river basin; Establish site-specific targets; Increased investment in new technology; Promote best practice and awareness; Strengthen links with local community | Unable to estimate at this stage. This cost is embedded in our operating cost and community investment. | Our water management approach is based on operational excellence and cooperation with stakeholders, notably communities, authorities and NGOs. The proximity to the coast makes sea water a potential alternative to minimize the exposure to the physical risk (quantity). | |
| 722 | 6806 | Fresnillo plc | Mexico | Water | 2016 | Public | Materials | Mexico | Other: GHAASBasin787 (Penmont) | Regulatory-Higher water prices | Constraint to growth | Water use limits may be imposed on water-intensive businesses affecting production levels or growth opportunities. Conflicts with the communities (resource competition) may scale to temporary interruption of operations or opposition to project expansions. | >6 years | Probable | Unknown | Engagement with community; Engagement with public policy makers; Engagement with other stakeholders in the river basin; Establish site-specific targets; Increased investment in new technology; Promote best practice and awareness; Strengthen links with local community | Unable to estimate at this stage. This cost is embedded in our operating cost and community investment. | Our water management approach is based on operational excellence and cooperation with stakeholders, notably communities, authorities and NGOs. The proximity to the coast makes sea water a potential alternative to minimize the exposure to the physical risk (quantity). | |
| 723 | 6806 | Fresnillo plc | Mexico | Water | 2016 | Public | Materials | Mexico | Other: GHAASBasin787 (Penmont) | Regulatory-Unclear and/or unstable regulations on water allocation and wastewater discharge | Constraint to growth | Water use limits may be imposed on water-intensive businesses affecting production levels or growth opportunities. Conflicts with the communities (resource competition) may scale to temporary interruption of operations or opposition to project expansions. | >6 years | Probable | Unknown | Engagement with community; Engagement with public policy makers; Engagement with other stakeholders in the river basin; Establish site-specific targets; Increased investment in new technology; Promote best practice and awareness; Strengthen links with local community | Unable to estimate at this stage. This cost is embedded in our operating cost and community investment. | Our water management approach is based on operational excellence and cooperation with stakeholders, notably communities, authorities and NGOs. The proximity to the coast makes sea water a potential alternative to minimize the exposure to the physical risk (quantity). | |
| 724 | 6874 | Fujitsu Ltd. | Japan | Water | 2016 | Public | Software & Services | Information Technology | Japan | Other: Ibi river and Aga river | Physical-Projected water scarcity | Higher operating costs | Because, a large amount of water is used to manufacture the semiconductor devices and the printed circuit boards, the influence of the water shortage is significant. | Current-up to 1 year | Highly probable | Medium-high | Establish site-specific targets | medium | Approach on water cycle using like water saving, pure water recycling, and rainwater utilization, etc. |
| 725 | 6874 | Fujitsu Ltd. | Japan | Water | 2016 | Public | Software & Services | Information Technology | Australia | Not known | Physical-Projected water scarcity | Constraint to growth | There is a possibility that the water using as cooling water in the data center takes shortage. | Current-up to 1 year | Highly probable | High | Establish site-specific targets | medium | The consumption reduction of water is achieved by attempting the energy efficiency improvement of the data center. |
| 726 | 6874 | Fujitsu Ltd. | Japan | Water | 2016 | Public | Software & Services | Information Technology | Vietnam | Other: Dong Nai river | Physical-Flooding | Supply chain disruption | There is a possibility that operation of our factory manufacturing electronic device stop by the damage due to the flood. | Current-up to 1 year | Highly probable | High | Supplier diversification | unknown | The facility listed here belongs to our subsidiary company. Reinforcement construction to improve resistance to flood is planned. |
| 727 | 7084 | Gas Natural SDG SA | Spain | Water | 2016 | Public | Gas Utilities | Utilities | Spain | Other: company wide | Physical-Declining water quality | Higher operating costs | A decrease in water quality makes prior treatment necessary before water is used in processes, which represents an increase in costs. | >6 years | Probable | Medium | Increased investment in new technology | Medium | Studies of aquatic systems and of the impacts that might affect them are conducted on the surrounding environments of facilities, thereby controlling the quality of water. Investments are also being made to improve technology and treatment processes to improve efficiency and reduce costs. During 2015 GNF has invested 7.62 million euros in improvements on water in its facilities |
| 728 | 7084 | Gas Natural SDG SA | Spain | Water | 2016 | Public | Gas Utilities | Utilities | Spain | Other: Company wide | Other: Change in mean (average) precipitation | Other: Limitation to plant operation | The hydro installed capacity of Gas Natural Fenosa reached 2,165,5 MW in year 2015 (94.3% in Spain and 5,7% in Panama and Costa Rica). According to the study, “Preliminary Assessment of the Impacts in Spain due to the Effects of Climate Change” and its forecasts for the period 2010-2040 in the central region of Spain,the anticipated variation is a reduction of 0.5 mm/day during summer months so hydraulic production could be affected by the change in rainfall patterns. As electric generation in this region is around 15% of GNF´s total hydraulic a reduction in production of 0.1% is estimated. | >6 years | Unlikely | Medium | Other: Gas Natural Fenosa manages and mitigates this risk through a repowering programme for hydroelectric plants that is underway. Specifically, the repowering of the Tambre I, Tambre II and Tambre III groups in 2011-2014, led to a increase in production of 37.3 GWh in year 2014; 57 times greater than the loss of production through rising sea levels. | Medium-high | According to our risk simulation model, an annual loss of 0.425 M€/year has been estimated for the period 2015-2022. Development of investments for improving the performance of hydroelectric turbines.During 2015 GNF has invested 7.62 million euros in improvements related to water in their facilities. |
| 729 | 7084 | Gas Natural SDG SA | Spain | Water | 2016 | Public | Gas Utilities | Utilities | Spain | Other: Company wide | Other: Sea level rise | Other: Limitation to plant operation | IPCC forecasts predict a rise in sea level of around 3.1 mm/year. Facilities near the sea could be affected. Gas Natural Fenosa facilities near the sea could be affected, more specifically, Gas Natural Fenosa has liquefaction plants (Damietta in Egypt), regasification plants (Sagunto and Reganosa in Spain) and combined-cycle plants close to the sea. Another impact is the loss of potential energy from the hydroelectric power plants at river mouths. The only plant affected is the Tambre Hydroelectric Power Plant. Gas Natural Fenosa has liquefaction, regasification and combined-cycle plants close to the sea but they are high enough above sea level to not be affected or flooded in the short to medium term. The loss of potential energy from the hydroelectric power plants at river mouths is another impact. The only plant affected is the Tambre Hydroelectric Power Plant, with an estimated loss of production of 0.003%/year, 650 MWh/year and financial losses estimated at €0.16 million/year. | >6 years | Unlikely | Medium | Other: Gas Natural Fenosa manages and mitigates this risk through a repowering programme for hydroelectric plants that is underway. Specifically, the repowering of the Tambre I, Tambre II and Tambre III groups in 2011-2014, led to a increase in production of 37.3 GWh in year 2014; 57 times greater than the loss of production through rising sea levels. | Medium | During 2015 GNF has invested 7.62 million euros in improvements related to water in their facilities. |
| 730 | 7084 | Gas Natural SDG SA | Spain | Water | 2016 | Public | Gas Utilities | Utilities | Spain | Other: Spain | Physical-Ecosystem vulnerability | Brand damage | Effluents discharged to the aquatic environment can alter ecosystems | >6 years | Probable | Medium | Increased investment in new technology | Medium | Impact controlled by using efficient treatment systems that minimize the impact effluents discharged in receptor ecosystems. Moreover they carried out studies of aquatic ecosystems in the receiving environments of the relevant facilities . During 2015 GNF has incurred expenditure of 1.017 billion euros in analysis and control effluent and receiving environment . |
| 731 | 7084 | Gas Natural SDG SA | Spain | Water | 2016 | Public | Gas Utilities | Utilities | Spain | Other: Company wide | Physical-Flooding | Closure of operations | The existences of facilities in areas subject to flooding involves the indisponibility risk. | >6 years | Unlikely | High | Other: Increase insurance cover | High | There are two strategies: at existing facilities, increase the insurance coverage by including these circumstances, and at new generation facilities, exclude locating them in zones with the risk of flooding. |
| 732 | 7084 | Gas Natural SDG SA | Spain | Water | 2016 | Public | Gas Utilities | Utilities | Spain | Other: Company wide | Physical-Increased water scarcity | Decrease in shareholder value | A decrease in the quantity of water makes it necessary to seek different technological alternatives which represents an increase in costs. | >6 years | Probable | Medium | Increased investment in new technology | Medium | Technological solutions with less dependence on natural reservoirs of water resources for better performance of consumer consumption and wastewater outside the process |
| 733 | 7084 | Gas Natural SDG SA | Spain | Water | 2016 | Public | Gas Utilities | Utilities | Spain | Other: Company wide | Physical- Pollution of water source | Higher operating costs | An increase in the pollution of supply water makes prior treatment necessary before water is used in processes, which represents an increase in costs. | >6 years | Probable | Medium | Increased investment in new technology | Medium | Impact controlled by using more efficient treatment systems that allow the supply of unpolluted water. |
| 734 | 7084 | Gas Natural SDG SA | Spain | Water | 2016 | Public | Gas Utilities | Utilities | Spain | Other: Company wide | Regulatory-Higher water prices | Higher operating costs | An increase in the price of water means increased costs for all operations that depend on this resource. | >6 years | Probable | Medium | Increased capital expenditure | Medium | Technological solutions with less dependence on natural reservoirs of water resources for better performance of consumer consumption and wastewater outside the process |
| 735 | 7084 | Gas Natural SDG SA | Spain | Water | 2016 | Public | Gas Utilities | Utilities | Mexico | Other: Company wide | Physical-Ecosystem vulnerability | Brand damage | Effluents discharged to the aquatic environment can alter ecosystems | >6 years | Probable | Medium | Increased investment in new technology | Medium | Effluents discharged to the aquatic environment can alter ecosystems |
| 736 | 7084 | Gas Natural SDG SA | Spain | Water | 2016 | Public | Gas Utilities | Utilities | Mexico | Other: Company wide | Regulatory-Higher water prices | Higher operating costs | An increase in the price of water means increased costs for all operations that depend on this resource. | >6 years | Probable | Medium | Increased capital expenditure | Medium | Technological solutions with less dependence on natural reservoirs of water resources for better performance of consumer consumption and wastewater outside the process |
| 737 | 7084 | Gas Natural SDG SA | Spain | Water | 2016 | Public | Gas Utilities | Utilities | Spain | Other: Company wide | Other: Change in precipitation extremes and droughts | Other: Limitation to plant operation | Extreme weather phenomena, including extreme precipitation, could cause damage to GNF facilities as the gas and electricity supplies interruption. GNF has 123,690km of gas distribution networks (47,678 km Spain, 69,054km Latin America and 6.958km Italy), 540km of natural gas transport in Morocco and 231,978km of electricity transport and distribution power lines (123,353km Spain, 73,970km Latin America and 34.655km Moldova). Those phenomena can increase the unavailability of electricity distribution; it is measured in Interruption Time Equivalent to Installed Power or Number of Interruptions Equivalent to Installed Power. Construction and development of new infrastructures could be affected by factors outside of GNF’s control, such as adverse weather conditions, which could delay the termination of gas pipelines, electrical power stations or substations. Interruptions to the supply of gas and electricity may not be entirely compensated by insurance policies. We could also become subject to risks of contract fulfillment with our counterparties. Extreme weather phenomena have caused damage to facilities. The EBITDA was affected by a repercussion on the Insurance Consortium franchise, affecting 7% of damages suffered: 2006 (3incidents; M€0.432), 2007(0 incidents; 0€), 2008(1 incident; 0€), 2009(1incident; M€23.5), 2010(5incidents; M€5.3) and 2011(1incident; M€0.035). Over 90% of damages affected the electricity T&D networks. Cyclogenesis caused a production loss of 1GWh in 2011 | >6 years | Unlikely | Medium | Other: In order to cover exposure to extreme weather phenomena Gas Natural Fenosa manages and mitigates this risk thorough solid insurance policies | Medium | In order to cover exposure to extreme weather phenomena Gas Natural Fenosa manages and mitigates this risk thorough solid insurance policies Specifically, the risk premiums have decreased in all countries in recent years due to a low accident rate. In fact, the aggregate accident rate over the last five years for damage caused to our facilities due to extraordinary risks represents 1% compared to the insured sums. All installations are designed to operate under extreme climate conditions, taking into account extreme weather phenomena. Furthermore, emergency plans are in place for all facilities, and are continually updated with the purpose of functioning in the best possible manner in the event of an environmental emergency. |
| 738 | 7121 | ENGIE | France | Water | 2016 | Public | Electric Utilities & Independent Power Producers & Energy Traders (including fossil, alternative and nuclear energy) | Utilities | Brazil | Parana | Physical-Dependency on hydropower | Plant/production disruption leading to reduced output | Severe drought in South-eastern Brazil which impact le volume of water in the reservoirs and, so, the energy production from hydropower. | Current-up to 1 year | Highly probable | Medium | Other: switch of energy production from renewable plants (hydropower) to thermal power plants which use fossil fuels | Effective cost in 2014: €0.2bn No major impact in 2015 | As the water is less available to run on the dams, the company has to switch the energy production to thermal power plant, which is more expensive. The strategy consist in mitigating the impact with a strong management of the energy mix and definition of scenarios to compensate the loss of energy production from dams. |
| 739 | 7121 | ENGIE | France | Water | 2016 | Public | Electric Utilities & Independent Power Producers & Energy Traders (including fossil, alternative and nuclear energy) | Utilities | Brazil | Parana | Physical-Drought | Plant/production disruption leading to reduced output | Severe drought in South-eastern Brazil which impact le volume of water in the reservoirs and, so, the energy production from hydropower. | Current-up to 1 year | Highly probable | Medium | Other: switch of energy production from renewable plants (hydropower) to thermal power plants which use fossil fuels | Effective cost in 2014: €0.2bn No major impact in 2015 | As the water is less available to run on the dams, the company has to switch the energy production to thermal power plant, which is more expensive. The strategy consist in mitigating the impact with a strong management of the energy mix and definition of scenarios to compensate the loss of energy production from dams. |
| 740 | 7121 | ENGIE | France | Water | 2016 | Public | Electric Utilities & Independent Power Producers & Energy Traders (including fossil, alternative and nuclear energy) | Utilities | Peru | Canete | Physical-Increased water scarcity | Delays in permitting | This new power plant is located in a water scarce area. The project has to take into account this issue by preserving groundwater. | Current-up to 1 year | Highly probable | Low-medium | Engagement with community; Engagement with other stakeholders in the river basin; Infrastructure investment | reduction of the amount of water withdrawn from 80 mega Liters/day to 1.5 mega Liters/day | In the past few years, Chilca has undergone an industrial transformation, with 40% of Peru’s electrical energy being produced by plants in this area. Despite the economic growth, the area faces important challenges such as safe, reliable access to fresh water.In this context, the project included a desalinization plant to source water, reducing the exploitation of wells and avoiding use the scarce underground water. In addition, Chilca UNO is implementing a program to promote efficient water use by using aero generators instead of water for the cooling process. |
| 741 | 7121 | ENGIE | France | Water | 2016 | Public | Electric Utilities & Independent Power Producers & Energy Traders (including fossil, alternative and nuclear energy) | Utilities | United States of America | Other: Guadalupe | Physical-Increased water stress | Plant/production disruption leading to reduced output | The Guadalupe river basin is regularly facing drought. If this situation still going we might have troubles of energy production from our thermal power plants due to potential water restrictions. | >6 years | Probable | Medium | Engagement with public policy makers; Engagement with other stakeholders in the river basin; Establish site-specific targets | Not disclosed | In accordance with the local authority, the sites have developed water management plans. Hays site is a zero liquid discharge site. The site has also a drought management plan. They continuously evaluate water savings opportunities. A part of the water input is directly coming from a waste water treatment plant (reuse of water). Coleto creek site is continuously fixing water leaks. They have water consumption reduction target, defined in the water conservation plan. |
| 742 | 7121 | ENGIE | France | Water | 2016 | Public | Electric Utilities & Independent Power Producers & Energy Traders (including fossil, alternative and nuclear energy) | Utilities | Mexico | Rio Grande | Physical-Projected water stress | Plant/production disruption leading to reduced output | The Rio Grande river basin is regularly facing drought. If this situation still going we might have troubles of energy production from our thermal power plants due to potential water restrictions | >6 years | Probable | Medium | Engagement with public policy makers; Engagement with other stakeholders in the river basin | probably low costs (not quantified yet) | The strategy consist on assessing the possibility of reusing the industrial water and analyzing other options to get water. |
| 743 | 8724 | IAMGOLD Corporation | Canada | Water | 2016 | Public | Materials | Other: All operations and activities | Regulatory-Regulation of discharge quality/volumes leading to higher compliance costs | Higher operating costs | New regulations regarding water discharge quality and quantity could lead to increases in water treatment costs and result in additional water treatment infrastructure. | Greater due diligence | Actively monitor effluent requirements to comply with local regulations and adhere to international best practices. Engage with local regulators to ensure mutually reasonable requirements. | ||||||
| 744 | 7156 | General Mills Inc. | USA | Water | 2016 | Public | Food & Beverage Processing | Consumer Staples | Mexico | Other: Llerma-Chapala | Physical-Declining water quality | Higher operating costs | If water becomes scarcer, it will likely cost more to obtain. Additionally, growers of the vegetables we process will have to pay more for energy to pump water and the water quality will decrease if aquifer levels continue to drop over the next 2 decades.As stated in the General Mills 10K filing for company specific risk disclosures, "Damage or disruption to raw material supplies or our manufacturing or distribution capabilities....could impair our ability to manufacture or sell our products." | >6 years | Probable | Low-medium | Engagement with community; Engagement with other stakeholders in the river basin; Engagement with suppliers; Establish site-specific targets; Increased capital expenditure; Increased investment in new technology; Promote best practice and awareness; Strengthen links with local community; Other: Deep Dive analysis of challenges and opportunities | In the reporting period surveyed, we have invested >$500,000 in research and analysis with several non-profit organizations to identify the scale of our risk and paths forward to mitigating that risk as well as to begin implementing mitigation and adaptation strategies. | Working with The Nature Conservancy hydrologists, we are conducting deep analyses of our key at-risk growing areas and facility watersheds. We realize that much of our impact is beyond our direct operations which ultimately may be affected. In Irapuato, Mexico, where some of our Green Giant vegetables are grown and packaged, we have completed our in-depth analysis and are now developing a science-based action plan to mitigate the impact. With the government, we co-fund zero interest loans for drip irrigation. One of our employees is on the local technical committee for water management. We have held stakeholder learning sessions in Irapuato. Our plant has invested in water treatment to allow reuse of water. Note: this water intensive portion of this plant was sold in late 2015; however, we are including it in this reporting year. See p 55-57 of our 2016 Global Responsibility Report. |
| 745 | 7156 | General Mills Inc. | USA | Water | 2016 | Public | Food & Beverage Processing | Consumer Staples | Mexico | Other: Llerma-Chapala | Regulatory-Higher water prices | Higher operating costs | If water becomes scarcer, it will likely cost more to obtain. Additionally, growers of the vegetables we process will have to pay more for energy to pump water and the water quality will decrease if aquifer levels continue to drop over the next 2 decades.As stated in the General Mills 10K filing for company specific risk disclosures, "Damage or disruption to raw material supplies or our manufacturing or distribution capabilities....could impair our ability to manufacture or sell our products." | >6 years | Probable | Low-medium | Engagement with community; Engagement with other stakeholders in the river basin; Engagement with suppliers; Establish site-specific targets; Increased capital expenditure; Increased investment in new technology; Promote best practice and awareness; Strengthen links with local community; Other: Deep Dive analysis of challenges and opportunities | In the reporting period surveyed, we have invested >$500,000 in research and analysis with several non-profit organizations to identify the scale of our risk and paths forward to mitigating that risk as well as to begin implementing mitigation and adaptation strategies. | Working with The Nature Conservancy hydrologists, we are conducting deep analyses of our key at-risk growing areas and facility watersheds. We realize that much of our impact is beyond our direct operations which ultimately may be affected. In Irapuato, Mexico, where some of our Green Giant vegetables are grown and packaged, we have completed our in-depth analysis and are now developing a science-based action plan to mitigate the impact. With the government, we co-fund zero interest loans for drip irrigation. One of our employees is on the local technical committee for water management. We have held stakeholder learning sessions in Irapuato. Our plant has invested in water treatment to allow reuse of water. Note: this water intensive portion of this plant was sold in late 2015; however, we are including it in this reporting year. See p 55-57 of our 2016 Global Responsibility Report. |
| 746 | 7156 | General Mills Inc. | USA | Water | 2016 | Public | Food & Beverage Processing | Consumer Staples | Mexico | Other: Llerma-Chapala | Regulatory-Increased difficulty in obtaining withdrawals/operations permit | Higher operating costs | If water becomes scarcer, it will likely cost more to obtain. Additionally, growers of the vegetables we process will have to pay more for energy to pump water and the water quality will decrease if aquifer levels continue to drop over the next 2 decades.As stated in the General Mills 10K filing for company specific risk disclosures, "Damage or disruption to raw material supplies or our manufacturing or distribution capabilities....could impair our ability to manufacture or sell our products." | >6 years | Probable | Low-medium | Engagement with community; Engagement with other stakeholders in the river basin; Engagement with suppliers; Establish site-specific targets; Increased capital expenditure; Increased investment in new technology; Promote best practice and awareness; Strengthen links with local community; Other: Deep Dive analysis of challenges and opportunities | In the reporting period surveyed, we have invested >$500,000 in research and analysis with several non-profit organizations to identify the scale of our risk and paths forward to mitigating that risk as well as to begin implementing mitigation and adaptation strategies. | Working with The Nature Conservancy hydrologists, we are conducting deep analyses of our key at-risk growing areas and facility watersheds. We realize that much of our impact is beyond our direct operations which ultimately may be affected. In Irapuato, Mexico, where some of our Green Giant vegetables are grown and packaged, we have completed our in-depth analysis and are now developing a science-based action plan to mitigate the impact. With the government, we co-fund zero interest loans for drip irrigation. One of our employees is on the local technical committee for water management. We have held stakeholder learning sessions in Irapuato. Our plant has invested in water treatment to allow reuse of water. Note: this water intensive portion of this plant was sold in late 2015; however, we are including it in this reporting year. See p 55-57 of our 2016 Global Responsibility Report. |
| 747 | 7156 | General Mills Inc. | USA | Water | 2016 | Public | Food & Beverage Processing | Consumer Staples | Mexico | Other: Llerma-Chapala | Physical-Climate change | Higher operating costs | If water becomes scarcer, it will likely cost more to obtain. Additionally, growers of the vegetables we process will have to pay more for energy to pump water and the water quality will decrease if aquifer levels continue to drop over the next 2 decades.As stated in the General Mills 10K filing for company specific risk disclosures, "Damage or disruption to raw material supplies or our manufacturing or distribution capabilities....could impair our ability to manufacture or sell our products." | >6 years | Probable | Low-medium | Engagement with community; Engagement with other stakeholders in the river basin; Engagement with suppliers; Establish site-specific targets; Increased capital expenditure; Increased investment in new technology; Promote best practice and awareness; Strengthen links with local community; Other: Deep Dive analysis of challenges and opportunities | In the reporting period surveyed, we have invested >$500,000 in research and analysis with several non-profit organizations to identify the scale of our risk and paths forward to mitigating that risk as well as to begin implementing mitigation and adaptation strategies. | Working with The Nature Conservancy hydrologists, we are conducting deep analyses of our key at-risk growing areas and facility watersheds. We realize that much of our impact is beyond our direct operations which ultimately may be affected. In Irapuato, Mexico, where some of our Green Giant vegetables are grown and packaged, we have completed our in-depth analysis and are now developing a science-based action plan to mitigate the impact. With the government, we co-fund zero interest loans for drip irrigation. One of our employees is on the local technical committee for water management. We have held stakeholder learning sessions in Irapuato. Our plant has invested in water treatment to allow reuse of water. Note: this water intensive portion of this plant was sold in late 2015; however, we are including it in this reporting year. See p 55-57 of our 2016 Global Responsibility Report. |
| 748 | 7156 | General Mills Inc. | USA | Water | 2016 | Public | Food & Beverage Processing | Consumer Staples | Mexico | Other: Llerma-Chapala | Physical-Increased water scarcity | Higher operating costs | If water becomes scarcer, it will likely cost more to obtain. Additionally, growers of the vegetables we process will have to pay more for energy to pump water and the water quality will decrease if aquifer levels continue to drop over the next 2 decades.As stated in the General Mills 10K filing for company specific risk disclosures, "Damage or disruption to raw material supplies or our manufacturing or distribution capabilities....could impair our ability to manufacture or sell our products." | >6 years | Probable | Low-medium | Engagement with community; Engagement with other stakeholders in the river basin; Engagement with suppliers; Establish site-specific targets; Increased capital expenditure; Increased investment in new technology; Promote best practice and awareness; Strengthen links with local community; Other: Deep Dive analysis of challenges and opportunities | In the reporting period surveyed, we have invested >$500,000 in research and analysis with several non-profit organizations to identify the scale of our risk and paths forward to mitigating that risk as well as to begin implementing mitigation and adaptation strategies. | Working with The Nature Conservancy hydrologists, we are conducting deep analyses of our key at-risk growing areas and facility watersheds. We realize that much of our impact is beyond our direct operations which ultimately may be affected. In Irapuato, Mexico, where some of our Green Giant vegetables are grown and packaged, we have completed our in-depth analysis and are now developing a science-based action plan to mitigate the impact. With the government, we co-fund zero interest loans for drip irrigation. One of our employees is on the local technical committee for water management. We have held stakeholder learning sessions in Irapuato. Our plant has invested in water treatment to allow reuse of water. Note: this water intensive portion of this plant was sold in late 2015; however, we are including it in this reporting year. See p 55-57 of our 2016 Global Responsibility Report. |
| 749 | 8724 | IAMGOLD Corporation | Canada | Water | 2016 | Public | Materials | Other: All operations and activities | Regulatory-Statutory water withdrawal limits/changes to water allocation | Water supply disruption | Statutory water use limits may cause decreases in production because of insufficient water available for mining activities. | Engagement with public policy makers | Reduce reliance on freshwater withdrawals by focusing on using recycled and/or re-used water where possible. Engagement with regulators to secure company water needs. | ||||||
| 750 | 7156 | General Mills Inc. | USA | Water | 2016 | Public | Food & Beverage Processing | Consumer Staples | Mexico | Other: Llerma-Chapala | Physical-Increased water stress | Higher operating costs | If water becomes scarcer, it will likely cost more to obtain. Additionally, growers of the vegetables we process will have to pay more for energy to pump water and the water quality will decrease if aquifer levels continue to drop over the next 2 decades.As stated in the General Mills 10K filing for company specific risk disclosures, "Damage or disruption to raw material supplies or our manufacturing or distribution capabilities....could impair our ability to manufacture or sell our products." | >6 years | Probable | Low-medium | Engagement with community; Engagement with other stakeholders in the river basin; Engagement with suppliers; Establish site-specific targets; Increased capital expenditure; Increased investment in new technology; Promote best practice and awareness; Strengthen links with local community; Other: Deep Dive analysis of challenges and opportunities | In the reporting period surveyed, we have invested >$500,000 in research and analysis with several non-profit organizations to identify the scale of our risk and paths forward to mitigating that risk as well as to begin implementing mitigation and adaptation strategies. | Working with The Nature Conservancy hydrologists, we are conducting deep analyses of our key at-risk growing areas and facility watersheds. We realize that much of our impact is beyond our direct operations which ultimately may be affected. In Irapuato, Mexico, where some of our Green Giant vegetables are grown and packaged, we have completed our in-depth analysis and are now developing a science-based action plan to mitigate the impact. With the government, we co-fund zero interest loans for drip irrigation. One of our employees is on the local technical committee for water management. We have held stakeholder learning sessions in Irapuato. Our plant has invested in water treatment to allow reuse of water. Note: this water intensive portion of this plant was sold in late 2015; however, we are including it in this reporting year. See p 55-57 of our 2016 Global Responsibility Report. |
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CDP's water program motivates companies to disclose and reduce their environmental impacts by using the power of investors and customers. The data CDP collects help influential decision makers to reduce risk, capitalize on opportunities and drive action towards a more sustainable world. This dataset comes from question W3.2c asking companies to list the inherent water risks that could generate a substantive change in their business, operations, revenue or expenditure, the potential impact to their direct operations and the strategies to mitigate them.
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