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2016 – Water risks that could impact companies’ direct operations

Row numberAccount NumberCompany NameIncorporated CountryCDP ProgramReporting YearAccessIndustry Activity GroupGiCS SectorCountryRiver basinRisk driverPotential impactDescription of impactTimeframeLikelihoodMagnitude of potential financial impactResponse strategyCosts of response strategyDetails of strategy and costs
220120309Volkswagen AGGermanyWater2016PublicAutomobiles & ComponentsConsumer DiscretionarySlovakiaDanubeRegulatory-Poor enforcement of water regulationHigher operating costsDue to potential changes in the water legislation difficulties in getting the operating permits (wells for water withdrawals, wastewater discharge standards for quality and quantity, rainwater retention) could accrue in the future. This will lead to higher operation costs and investment in new technology.>6 yearsProbableLowEngagement with community; Engagement with public policy makers; Establish site-specific targets; Infrastructure investment; Infrastructure maintenanceThe equipment costs for the water reduction are allocated to the total costs of the projects and therefore could not be separately identified.We try to establish preventive actions to start minimizing the potential risks now. Site-specific targets will support these actions and ensure that we reach our goals. Increased investment in new technology and infrastructure as follows:• operating permit for fresh water wells will include advanced measurement and monitoring equipment• higher investment in leakage searching and elimination to increase the security of sufficient water supply and decrease the water losses• usage of reverse osmosis permeate as input for the cooling tower with the aim to reduce the fresh water demand• use of recycled water in water tests• wastewater reuse in the washout of the paint shop• process optimization of the body washer and passivation These actions should minimize the water demand of the production site further and secure the water supply.
220220309Volkswagen AGGermanyWater2016PublicAutomobiles & ComponentsConsumer DiscretionarySlovakiaDanubeRegulatory-Regulation of discharge quality/volumes leading to higher compliance costsHigher operating costsDue to potential changes in the water legislation difficulties in getting the operating permits (wells for water withdrawals, wastewater discharge standards for quality and quantity, rainwater retention) could accrue in the future. This will lead to higher operation costs and investment in new technology.>6 yearsProbableLowEngagement with community; Engagement with public policy makers; Establish site-specific targets; Infrastructure investment; Infrastructure maintenanceThe equipment costs for the water reduction are allocated to the total costs of the projects and therefore could not be separately identified.We try to establish preventive actions to start minimizing the potential risks now. Site-specific targets will support these actions and ensure that we reach our goals. Increased investment in new technology and infrastructure as follows:• operating permit for fresh water wells will include advanced measurement and monitoring equipment• higher investment in leakage searching and elimination to increase the security of sufficient water supply and decrease the water losses• usage of reverse osmosis permeate as input for the cooling tower with the aim to reduce the fresh water demand• use of recycled water in water tests• wastewater reuse in the washout of the paint shop• process optimization of the body washer and passivation These actions should minimize the water demand of the production site further and secure the water supply.
220320309Volkswagen AGGermanyWater2016PublicAutomobiles & ComponentsConsumer DiscretionarySlovakiaDanubeRegulatory-Statutory water withdrawal limits/changes to water allocationHigher operating costsDue to potential changes in the water legislation difficulties in getting the operating permits (wells for water withdrawals, wastewater discharge standards for quality and quantity, rainwater retention) could accrue in the future. This will lead to higher operation costs and investment in new technology.>6 yearsProbableLowEngagement with community; Engagement with public policy makers; Establish site-specific targets; Infrastructure investment; Infrastructure maintenanceThe equipment costs for the water reduction are allocated to the total costs of the projects and therefore could not be separately identified.We try to establish preventive actions to start minimizing the potential risks now. Site-specific targets will support these actions and ensure that we reach our goals. Increased investment in new technology and infrastructure as follows:• operating permit for fresh water wells will include advanced measurement and monitoring equipment• higher investment in leakage searching and elimination to increase the security of sufficient water supply and decrease the water losses• usage of reverse osmosis permeate as input for the cooling tower with the aim to reduce the fresh water demand• use of recycled water in water tests• wastewater reuse in the washout of the paint shop• process optimization of the body washer and passivation These actions should minimize the water demand of the production site further and secure the water supply.
220420309Volkswagen AGGermanyWater2016PublicAutomobiles & ComponentsConsumer DiscretionaryMexicoOther: Rio AtojakPhysical- Pollution of water sourceHigher operating costsThe production site is situated in a region with water stress and so fresh water is a scarce resource. In the last years the production site and the surrounding municipalities were exposed to several water shortages. It is expected that the water shortages will become far worse in future. As one consequence the legal regulations for the wastewater discharge to the receiving water body were tightened by the authorities to reduce the river pollution as well as improve the groundwater quality. Due to the sustainable water management of the local authorities and our production site the impacts of the water stress are quite low at the moment.4-6 yearsProbableLow-mediumEngagement with community; Engagement with public policy makers; Engagement with other stakeholders in the river basin; Engagement with suppliers; Establish site-specific targets; Infrastructure investment; Infrastructure maintenance; Increased investment in new technology; Supplier diversification; Strengthen links with local communityThe equipment costs for the water reduction are allocated to the total costs of the projects and therefore could not be separately identified.We try to establish preventive actions to start minimizing the potential risks now. Site-specific targets will support these actions and ensure that we reach our goals. Increased investment in new technology and infrastructure as follows:• usage of washing water for the air conditioning (saving about 18.000 m³/a)• improved filtration of rain water for RO-water production (saving about 10.000 m³/a)• replacement of the pre-treatment and KTL of the paint shop (saving about 36.000 m³/a)• improved water recycling due to the usage of DAF (saving about 40.000 m³/a)• more applications for the rainwater (saving about 7.500 m³/a).These actions should minimize the water demand of the production site further and secure the water supply. Furthermore the production site is encouraged in two projects.1. Izta-Popo-ProjectThe project includes the reforestation of 7.5 km² of Izta-Popo hillsides and a monitoring of the local fauna, which will increase the groundwater renewal. Involved in the project are Volkswagen, Volkswagen suppliers, the government and local water suppliers.2. Eco ChavosThis joint project of Volkswagen, the Mexican nature conservation authority and the GIZ (German international association for cooperation) focuses on environmental education as well as the improvement of biodiversity and the connection of habitats. The project area has a size of around 40.000 km² and is situated between Puebla, Hidalgo, Querétaro and San Luis Potosí.
220520515Waste Management, Inc.USAWater2016PublicTrading Companies & Distributors and Commercial Services & SuppliesIndustrialsUnited States of AmericaOther: Multiple River BasinsRegulatory-Increased difficulty in obtaining withdrawals/operations permitDelays in permittingLandfill sites in water stressed regions may encounter difficulty in obtaining lease extensions and capacity expansions due to stricter land use policies and protection of undeveloped lands.>6 yearsProbableLowEngagement with public policy makersLowBeyond water resources efficiency strategies, we continually expand our recycling programs to divert materials from landfills, which use more water. Cost: Less than 1% of our global revenue of $13B.
220620309Volkswagen AGGermanyWater2016PublicAutomobiles & ComponentsConsumer DiscretionaryMexicoOther: Rio AtojakPhysical-Declining water qualityHigher operating costsThe production site is situated in a region with water stress and so fresh water is a scarce resource. In the last years the production site and the surrounding municipalities were exposed to several water shortages. It is expected that the water shortages will become far worse in future. As one consequence the legal regulations for the wastewater discharge to the receiving water body were tightened by the authorities to reduce the river pollution as well as improve the groundwater quality. Due to the sustainable water management of the local authorities and our production site the impacts of the water stress are quite low at the moment.4-6 yearsProbableLow-mediumEngagement with community; Engagement with public policy makers; Engagement with other stakeholders in the river basin; Engagement with suppliers; Establish site-specific targets; Infrastructure investment; Infrastructure maintenance; Increased investment in new technology; Supplier diversification; Strengthen links with local communityThe equipment costs for the water reduction are allocated to the total costs of the projects and therefore could not be separately identified.We try to establish preventive actions to start minimizing the potential risks now. Site-specific targets will support these actions and ensure that we reach our goals. Increased investment in new technology and infrastructure as follows:• usage of washing water for the air conditioning (saving about 18.000 m³/a)• improved filtration of rain water for RO-water production (saving about 10.000 m³/a)• replacement of the pre-treatment and KTL of the paint shop (saving about 36.000 m³/a)• improved water recycling due to the usage of DAF (saving about 40.000 m³/a)• more applications for the rainwater (saving about 7.500 m³/a).These actions should minimize the water demand of the production site further and secure the water supply. Furthermore the production site is encouraged in two projects.1. Izta-Popo-ProjectThe project includes the reforestation of 7.5 km² of Izta-Popo hillsides and a monitoring of the local fauna, which will increase the groundwater renewal. Involved in the project are Volkswagen, Volkswagen suppliers, the government and local water suppliers.2. Eco ChavosThis joint project of Volkswagen, the Mexican nature conservation authority and the GIZ (German international association for cooperation) focuses on environmental education as well as the improvement of biodiversity and the connection of habitats. The project area has a size of around 40.000 km² and is situated between Puebla, Hidalgo, Querétaro and San Luis Potosí.
220720309Volkswagen AGGermanyWater2016PublicAutomobiles & ComponentsConsumer DiscretionaryMexicoOther: Rio AtojakPhysical-Increased water scarcityHigher operating costsThe production site is situated in a region with water stress and so fresh water is a scarce resource. In the last years the production site and the surrounding municipalities were exposed to several water shortages. It is expected that the water shortages will become far worse in future. As one consequence the legal regulations for the wastewater discharge to the receiving water body were tightened by the authorities to reduce the river pollution as well as improve the groundwater quality. Due to the sustainable water management of the local authorities and our production site the impacts of the water stress are quite low at the moment.4-6 yearsProbableLow-mediumEngagement with community; Engagement with public policy makers; Engagement with other stakeholders in the river basin; Engagement with suppliers; Establish site-specific targets; Infrastructure investment; Infrastructure maintenance; Increased investment in new technology; Supplier diversification; Strengthen links with local communityThe equipment costs for the water reduction are allocated to the total costs of the projects and therefore could not be separately identified.We try to establish preventive actions to start minimizing the potential risks now. Site-specific targets will support these actions and ensure that we reach our goals. Increased investment in new technology and infrastructure as follows:• usage of washing water for the air conditioning (saving about 18.000 m³/a)• improved filtration of rain water for RO-water production (saving about 10.000 m³/a)• replacement of the pre-treatment and KTL of the paint shop (saving about 36.000 m³/a)• improved water recycling due to the usage of DAF (saving about 40.000 m³/a)• more applications for the rainwater (saving about 7.500 m³/a).These actions should minimize the water demand of the production site further and secure the water supply. Furthermore the production site is encouraged in two projects.1. Izta-Popo-ProjectThe project includes the reforestation of 7.5 km² of Izta-Popo hillsides and a monitoring of the local fauna, which will increase the groundwater renewal. Involved in the project are Volkswagen, Volkswagen suppliers, the government and local water suppliers.2. Eco ChavosThis joint project of Volkswagen, the Mexican nature conservation authority and the GIZ (German international association for cooperation) focuses on environmental education as well as the improvement of biodiversity and the connection of habitats. The project area has a size of around 40.000 km² and is situated between Puebla, Hidalgo, Querétaro and San Luis Potosí.
220820309Volkswagen AGGermanyWater2016PublicAutomobiles & ComponentsConsumer DiscretionaryMexicoOther: Rio AtojakRegulatory-Increased difficulty in obtaining withdrawals/operations permitHigher operating costsThe production site is situated in a region with water stress and so fresh water is a scarce resource. In the last years the production site and the surrounding municipalities were exposed to several water shortages. It is expected that the water shortages will become far worse in future. As one consequence the legal regulations for the wastewater discharge to the receiving water body were tightened by the authorities to reduce the river pollution as well as improve the groundwater quality. Due to the sustainable water management of the local authorities and our production site the impacts of the water stress are quite low at the moment.4-6 yearsProbableLow-mediumEngagement with community; Engagement with public policy makers; Engagement with other stakeholders in the river basin; Engagement with suppliers; Establish site-specific targets; Infrastructure investment; Infrastructure maintenance; Increased investment in new technology; Supplier diversification; Strengthen links with local communityThe equipment costs for the water reduction are allocated to the total costs of the projects and therefore could not be separately identified.We try to establish preventive actions to start minimizing the potential risks now. Site-specific targets will support these actions and ensure that we reach our goals. Increased investment in new technology and infrastructure as follows:• usage of washing water for the air conditioning (saving about 18.000 m³/a)• improved filtration of rain water for RO-water production (saving about 10.000 m³/a)• replacement of the pre-treatment and KTL of the paint shop (saving about 36.000 m³/a)• improved water recycling due to the usage of DAF (saving about 40.000 m³/a)• more applications for the rainwater (saving about 7.500 m³/a).These actions should minimize the water demand of the production site further and secure the water supply. Furthermore the production site is encouraged in two projects.1. Izta-Popo-ProjectThe project includes the reforestation of 7.5 km² of Izta-Popo hillsides and a monitoring of the local fauna, which will increase the groundwater renewal. Involved in the project are Volkswagen, Volkswagen suppliers, the government and local water suppliers.2. Eco ChavosThis joint project of Volkswagen, the Mexican nature conservation authority and the GIZ (German international association for cooperation) focuses on environmental education as well as the improvement of biodiversity and the connection of habitats. The project area has a size of around 40.000 km² and is situated between Puebla, Hidalgo, Querétaro and San Luis Potosí.
220920309Volkswagen AGGermanyWater2016PublicAutomobiles & ComponentsConsumer DiscretionaryMexicoOther: Rio AtojakRegulatory-Limited or no river basin/catchment managementHigher operating costsThe production site is situated in a region with water stress and so fresh water is a scarce resource. In the last years the production site and the surrounding municipalities were exposed to several water shortages. It is expected that the water shortages will become far worse in future. As one consequence the legal regulations for the wastewater discharge to the receiving water body were tightened by the authorities to reduce the river pollution as well as improve the groundwater quality. Due to the sustainable water management of the local authorities and our production site the impacts of the water stress are quite low at the moment.4-6 yearsProbableLow-mediumEngagement with community; Engagement with public policy makers; Engagement with other stakeholders in the river basin; Engagement with suppliers; Establish site-specific targets; Infrastructure investment; Infrastructure maintenance; Increased investment in new technology; Supplier diversification; Strengthen links with local communityThe equipment costs for the water reduction are allocated to the total costs of the projects and therefore could not be separately identified.We try to establish preventive actions to start minimizing the potential risks now. Site-specific targets will support these actions and ensure that we reach our goals. Increased investment in new technology and infrastructure as follows:• usage of washing water for the air conditioning (saving about 18.000 m³/a)• improved filtration of rain water for RO-water production (saving about 10.000 m³/a)• replacement of the pre-treatment and KTL of the paint shop (saving about 36.000 m³/a)• improved water recycling due to the usage of DAF (saving about 40.000 m³/a)• more applications for the rainwater (saving about 7.500 m³/a).These actions should minimize the water demand of the production site further and secure the water supply. Furthermore the production site is encouraged in two projects.1. Izta-Popo-ProjectThe project includes the reforestation of 7.5 km² of Izta-Popo hillsides and a monitoring of the local fauna, which will increase the groundwater renewal. Involved in the project are Volkswagen, Volkswagen suppliers, the government and local water suppliers.2. Eco ChavosThis joint project of Volkswagen, the Mexican nature conservation authority and the GIZ (German international association for cooperation) focuses on environmental education as well as the improvement of biodiversity and the connection of habitats. The project area has a size of around 40.000 km² and is situated between Puebla, Hidalgo, Querétaro and San Luis Potosí.
221020309Volkswagen AGGermanyWater2016PublicAutomobiles & ComponentsConsumer DiscretionaryMexicoOther: Rio AtojakRegulatory-Poor enforcement of water regulationHigher operating costsThe production site is situated in a region with water stress and so fresh water is a scarce resource. In the last years the production site and the surrounding municipalities were exposed to several water shortages. It is expected that the water shortages will become far worse in future. As one consequence the legal regulations for the wastewater discharge to the receiving water body were tightened by the authorities to reduce the river pollution as well as improve the groundwater quality. Due to the sustainable water management of the local authorities and our production site the impacts of the water stress are quite low at the moment.4-6 yearsProbableLow-mediumEngagement with community; Engagement with public policy makers; Engagement with other stakeholders in the river basin; Engagement with suppliers; Establish site-specific targets; Infrastructure investment; Infrastructure maintenance; Increased investment in new technology; Supplier diversification; Strengthen links with local communityThe equipment costs for the water reduction are allocated to the total costs of the projects and therefore could not be separately identified.We try to establish preventive actions to start minimizing the potential risks now. Site-specific targets will support these actions and ensure that we reach our goals. Increased investment in new technology and infrastructure as follows:• usage of washing water for the air conditioning (saving about 18.000 m³/a)• improved filtration of rain water for RO-water production (saving about 10.000 m³/a)• replacement of the pre-treatment and KTL of the paint shop (saving about 36.000 m³/a)• improved water recycling due to the usage of DAF (saving about 40.000 m³/a)• more applications for the rainwater (saving about 7.500 m³/a).These actions should minimize the water demand of the production site further and secure the water supply. Furthermore the production site is encouraged in two projects.1. Izta-Popo-ProjectThe project includes the reforestation of 7.5 km² of Izta-Popo hillsides and a monitoring of the local fauna, which will increase the groundwater renewal. Involved in the project are Volkswagen, Volkswagen suppliers, the government and local water suppliers.2. Eco ChavosThis joint project of Volkswagen, the Mexican nature conservation authority and the GIZ (German international association for cooperation) focuses on environmental education as well as the improvement of biodiversity and the connection of habitats. The project area has a size of around 40.000 km² and is situated between Puebla, Hidalgo, Querétaro and San Luis Potosí.
221157963Birla CarbonUSAWater2016PublicChemicalsMaterialsHungaryDanubePhysical-Projected water stressPlant/production disruption leading to reduced outputOther potential impacts may include closure of operations, employee health and well-being, disruption to sales, property damage, supply chain disruption, and transport disruption.UnknownProbableUnknownDevelop flood emergency plans; Engagement with suppliers; Infrastructure investment; Greater due diligence; Supplier diversification
221220309Volkswagen AGGermanyWater2016PublicAutomobiles & ComponentsConsumer DiscretionaryMexicoOther: Rio AtojakPhysical-Increased water stressHigher operating costsThe production site is situated in a region with water stress and so fresh water is a scarce resource. In the last years the production site and the surrounding municipalities were exposed to several water shortages. It is expected that the water shortages will become far worse in future. As one consequence the legal regulations for the wastewater discharge to the receiving water body were tightened by the authorities to reduce the river pollution as well as improve the groundwater quality. Due to the sustainable water management of the local authorities and our production site the impacts of the water stress are quite low at the moment.4-6 yearsProbableLow-mediumEngagement with community; Engagement with public policy makers; Engagement with other stakeholders in the river basin; Engagement with suppliers; Establish site-specific targets; Infrastructure investment; Infrastructure maintenance; Increased investment in new technology; Supplier diversification; Strengthen links with local communityThe equipment costs for the water reduction are allocated to the total costs of the projects and therefore could not be separately identified.We try to establish preventive actions to start minimizing the potential risks now. Site-specific targets will support these actions and ensure that we reach our goals. Increased investment in new technology and infrastructure as follows:• usage of washing water for the air conditioning (saving about 18.000 m³/a)• improved filtration of rain water for RO-water production (saving about 10.000 m³/a)• replacement of the pre-treatment and KTL of the paint shop (saving about 36.000 m³/a)• improved water recycling due to the usage of DAF (saving about 40.000 m³/a)• more applications for the rainwater (saving about 7.500 m³/a).These actions should minimize the water demand of the production site further and secure the water supply. Furthermore the production site is encouraged in two projects.1. Izta-Popo-ProjectThe project includes the reforestation of 7.5 km² of Izta-Popo hillsides and a monitoring of the local fauna, which will increase the groundwater renewal. Involved in the project are Volkswagen, Volkswagen suppliers, the government and local water suppliers.2. Eco ChavosThis joint project of Volkswagen, the Mexican nature conservation authority and the GIZ (German international association for cooperation) focuses on environmental education as well as the improvement of biodiversity and the connection of habitats. The project area has a size of around 40.000 km² and is situated between Puebla, Hidalgo, Querétaro and San Luis Potosí.
221320309Volkswagen AGGermanyWater2016PublicAutomobiles & ComponentsConsumer DiscretionaryMexicoOther: Rio AtojakRegulatory-Regulation of discharge quality/volumes leading to higher compliance costsHigher operating costsThe production site is situated in a region with water stress and so fresh water is a scarce resource. In the last years the production site and the surrounding municipalities were exposed to several water shortages. It is expected that the water shortages will become far worse in future. As one consequence the legal regulations for the wastewater discharge to the receiving water body were tightened by the authorities to reduce the river pollution as well as improve the groundwater quality. Due to the sustainable water management of the local authorities and our production site the impacts of the water stress are quite low at the moment.4-6 yearsProbableLow-mediumEngagement with community; Engagement with public policy makers; Engagement with other stakeholders in the river basin; Engagement with suppliers; Establish site-specific targets; Infrastructure investment; Infrastructure maintenance; Increased investment in new technology; Supplier diversification; Strengthen links with local communityThe equipment costs for the water reduction are allocated to the total costs of the projects and therefore could not be separately identified.We try to establish preventive actions to start minimizing the potential risks now. Site-specific targets will support these actions and ensure that we reach our goals. Increased investment in new technology and infrastructure as follows:• usage of washing water for the air conditioning (saving about 18.000 m³/a)• improved filtration of rain water for RO-water production (saving about 10.000 m³/a)• replacement of the pre-treatment and KTL of the paint shop (saving about 36.000 m³/a)• improved water recycling due to the usage of DAF (saving about 40.000 m³/a)• more applications for the rainwater (saving about 7.500 m³/a).These actions should minimize the water demand of the production site further and secure the water supply. Furthermore the production site is encouraged in two projects.1. Izta-Popo-ProjectThe project includes the reforestation of 7.5 km² of Izta-Popo hillsides and a monitoring of the local fauna, which will increase the groundwater renewal. Involved in the project are Volkswagen, Volkswagen suppliers, the government and local water suppliers.2. Eco ChavosThis joint project of Volkswagen, the Mexican nature conservation authority and the GIZ (German international association for cooperation) focuses on environmental education as well as the improvement of biodiversity and the connection of habitats. The project area has a size of around 40.000 km² and is situated between Puebla, Hidalgo, Querétaro and San Luis Potosí.
221420309Volkswagen AGGermanyWater2016PublicAutomobiles & ComponentsConsumer DiscretionaryMexicoOther: Rio AtojakRegulatory-Statutory water withdrawal limits/changes to water allocationHigher operating costsThe production site is situated in a region with water stress and so fresh water is a scarce resource. In the last years the production site and the surrounding municipalities were exposed to several water shortages. It is expected that the water shortages will become far worse in future. As one consequence the legal regulations for the wastewater discharge to the receiving water body were tightened by the authorities to reduce the river pollution as well as improve the groundwater quality. Due to the sustainable water management of the local authorities and our production site the impacts of the water stress are quite low at the moment.4-6 yearsProbableLow-mediumEngagement with community; Engagement with public policy makers; Engagement with other stakeholders in the river basin; Engagement with suppliers; Establish site-specific targets; Infrastructure investment; Infrastructure maintenance; Increased investment in new technology; Supplier diversification; Strengthen links with local communityThe equipment costs for the water reduction are allocated to the total costs of the projects and therefore could not be separately identified.We try to establish preventive actions to start minimizing the potential risks now. Site-specific targets will support these actions and ensure that we reach our goals. Increased investment in new technology and infrastructure as follows:• usage of washing water for the air conditioning (saving about 18.000 m³/a)• improved filtration of rain water for RO-water production (saving about 10.000 m³/a)• replacement of the pre-treatment and KTL of the paint shop (saving about 36.000 m³/a)• improved water recycling due to the usage of DAF (saving about 40.000 m³/a)• more applications for the rainwater (saving about 7.500 m³/a).These actions should minimize the water demand of the production site further and secure the water supply. Furthermore the production site is encouraged in two projects.1. Izta-Popo-ProjectThe project includes the reforestation of 7.5 km² of Izta-Popo hillsides and a monitoring of the local fauna, which will increase the groundwater renewal. Involved in the project are Volkswagen, Volkswagen suppliers, the government and local water suppliers.2. Eco ChavosThis joint project of Volkswagen, the Mexican nature conservation authority and the GIZ (German international association for cooperation) focuses on environmental education as well as the improvement of biodiversity and the connection of habitats. The project area has a size of around 40.000 km² and is situated between Puebla, Hidalgo, Querétaro and San Luis Potosí.
221520309Volkswagen AGGermanyWater2016PublicAutomobiles & ComponentsConsumer DiscretionarySouth AfricaOther: Swartskop RiverPhysical-Seasonal supply variability/Inter annual variabilityHigher operating costsThis production site is also situated in a region with water stress and so fresh water is as well a scarce resource. Due to the water shortages a close cooperation between the production site and the local authorities has been developed over the last years and the water management of the region could be improved as well as the impacts of the water stress reduced. In future further improvement is necessary, because the water shortages are expected to become worse.>6 yearsProbableLowEngagement with community; Engagement with public policy makers; Engagement with suppliers; Establish site-specific targets; Infrastructure investment; Infrastructure maintenanceThe equipment costs for the water reduction are allocated to the total costs of the projects and therefore could not be separately identified.We try to establish preventive actions to start minimizing the potential risks now. Site-specific targets will support these actions and ensure that we reach our goals. Increased investment in new technology and infrastructure as follows:• the shutting down of old solvent bourne paint shop and increasing of the new water bourne paint shop capacity• optimization of the general VBH and KTL water usage• optimization of the bleeding off in the cooling tower• rainwater harvesting• implementation of a conditioning unit for the input water of the ROThese actions should minimize the water demand of the production site further and secure the water supply. In addition the production site has the target to reduce the specific water demand per car produced by 25% from 2010 till 2018.
221620309Volkswagen AGGermanyWater2016PublicAutomobiles & ComponentsConsumer DiscretionaryGermanyDanubeRegulatory-Increased difficulty in obtaining withdrawals/operations permitHigher operating costsThe operation permit of the deep water wells is going to phase out by the end of the year and could not be renewed. On this account external water suppliers have to be used in combination with the implementation of water recycling in the production.Current-up to 1 yearHighly probableLow-mediumInfrastructure investment; Infrastructure maintenance; Supplier diversificationPlanning, development and construction of a new WWTP including an MBR around 6 Mio. €In 2016 a new WWTPincluding a MBR is going into operation. The effluent will be used as recycling water and should therefore reduce the freshwater consumption by approximately 500.000 m³/a.We try to establish preventive actions to start minimizing the potential risks now. Site-specific targets will support these actions and ensure that we reach our goals. In addition the production site has the target to reduce the specific water demand per car produced by 25% from 2010 till 2018.
221720309Volkswagen AGGermanyWater2016PublicAutomobiles & ComponentsConsumer DiscretionarySouth AfricaOther: Swartskop RiverRegulatory-Regulation of discharge quality/volumes leading to higher compliance costsHigher operating costsThis production site is also situated in a region with water stress and so fresh water is as well a scarce resource. Due to the water shortages a close cooperation between the production site and the local authorities has been developed over the last years and the water management of the region could be improved as well as the impacts of the water stress reduced. In future further improvement is necessary, because the water shortages are expected to become worse.>6 yearsProbableLowEngagement with community; Engagement with public policy makers; Engagement with suppliers; Establish site-specific targets; Infrastructure investment; Infrastructure maintenanceThe equipment costs for the water reduction are allocated to the total costs of the projects and therefore could not be separately identified.We try to establish preventive actions to start minimizing the potential risks now. Site-specific targets will support these actions and ensure that we reach our goals. Increased investment in new technology and infrastructure as follows:• the shutting down of old solvent bourne paint shop and increasing of the new water bourne paint shop capacity• optimization of the general VBH and KTL water usage• optimization of the bleeding off in the cooling tower• rainwater harvesting• implementation of a conditioning unit for the input water of the ROThese actions should minimize the water demand of the production site further and secure the water supply. In addition the production site has the target to reduce the specific water demand per car produced by 25% from 2010 till 2018.
221820309Volkswagen AGGermanyWater2016PublicAutomobiles & ComponentsConsumer DiscretionarySouth AfricaOther: Swartskop RiverPhysical-Increased water scarcityHigher operating costsThis production site is also situated in a region with water stress and so fresh water is as well a scarce resource. Due to the water shortages a close cooperation between the production site and the local authorities has been developed over the last years and the water management of the region could be improved as well as the impacts of the water stress reduced. In future further improvement is necessary, because the water shortages are expected to become worse.>6 yearsProbableLowEngagement with community; Engagement with public policy makers; Engagement with suppliers; Establish site-specific targets; Infrastructure investment; Infrastructure maintenanceThe equipment costs for the water reduction are allocated to the total costs of the projects and therefore could not be separately identified.We try to establish preventive actions to start minimizing the potential risks now. Site-specific targets will support these actions and ensure that we reach our goals. Increased investment in new technology and infrastructure as follows:• the shutting down of old solvent bourne paint shop and increasing of the new water bourne paint shop capacity• optimization of the general VBH and KTL water usage• optimization of the bleeding off in the cooling tower• rainwater harvesting• implementation of a conditioning unit for the input water of the ROThese actions should minimize the water demand of the production site further and secure the water supply. In addition the production site has the target to reduce the specific water demand per car produced by 25% from 2010 till 2018.
221920309Volkswagen AGGermanyWater2016PublicAutomobiles & ComponentsConsumer DiscretionarySouth AfricaOther: Swartskop RiverReputational-LitigationHigher operating costsThis production site is also situated in a region with water stress and so fresh water is as well a scarce resource. Due to the water shortages a close cooperation between the production site and the local authorities has been developed over the last years and the water management of the region could be improved as well as the impacts of the water stress reduced. In future further improvement is necessary, because the water shortages are expected to become worse.>6 yearsProbableLowEngagement with community; Engagement with public policy makers; Engagement with suppliers; Establish site-specific targets; Infrastructure investment; Infrastructure maintenanceThe equipment costs for the water reduction are allocated to the total costs of the projects and therefore could not be separately identified.We try to establish preventive actions to start minimizing the potential risks now. Site-specific targets will support these actions and ensure that we reach our goals. Increased investment in new technology and infrastructure as follows:• the shutting down of old solvent bourne paint shop and increasing of the new water bourne paint shop capacity• optimization of the general VBH and KTL water usage• optimization of the bleeding off in the cooling tower• rainwater harvesting• implementation of a conditioning unit for the input water of the ROThese actions should minimize the water demand of the production site further and secure the water supply. In addition the production site has the target to reduce the specific water demand per car produced by 25% from 2010 till 2018.
222020309Volkswagen AGGermanyWater2016PublicAutomobiles & ComponentsConsumer DiscretionarySouth AfricaOther: Swartskop RiverRegulatory-Higher water pricesHigher operating costsThis production site is also situated in a region with water stress and so fresh water is as well a scarce resource. Due to the water shortages a close cooperation between the production site and the local authorities has been developed over the last years and the water management of the region could be improved as well as the impacts of the water stress reduced. In future further improvement is necessary, because the water shortages are expected to become worse.>6 yearsProbableLowEngagement with community; Engagement with public policy makers; Engagement with suppliers; Establish site-specific targets; Infrastructure investment; Infrastructure maintenanceThe equipment costs for the water reduction are allocated to the total costs of the projects and therefore could not be separately identified.We try to establish preventive actions to start minimizing the potential risks now. Site-specific targets will support these actions and ensure that we reach our goals. Increased investment in new technology and infrastructure as follows:• the shutting down of old solvent bourne paint shop and increasing of the new water bourne paint shop capacity• optimization of the general VBH and KTL water usage• optimization of the bleeding off in the cooling tower• rainwater harvesting• implementation of a conditioning unit for the input water of the ROThese actions should minimize the water demand of the production site further and secure the water supply. In addition the production site has the target to reduce the specific water demand per car produced by 25% from 2010 till 2018.
222120309Volkswagen AGGermanyWater2016PublicAutomobiles & ComponentsConsumer DiscretionaryChinaOther: YitongPhysical-Increased water stressHigher operating costsThis production site is also situated in a region with water stress and so fresh water is a scarce resource. Due to sustainable water management of the production site and the region the impacts of the water stress will be quite low even so the expectation is that the water shortages will become worse in future.>6 yearsProbableLowEstablish site-specific targets; Infrastructure investment; Infrastructure maintenance; Increased investment in new technologyThe equipment costs for the water reduction are allocated to the total costs of the projects and therefore could not be separately identified. At the moment we are estimating the costs for the installation of additional water saving technologies.In 2016 the Chinese Volkswagen site will have their “Year of Water” during which several workshops will be held to implement measure reducing the water demand. The following activities are planned:• analysis of the existing water consumption data on shop floor or sub-shop floor level• identification of shop floors with more than an average consumption • defining measures to reduce the water demand• implement these measures and• monitor the success of the measuresThis procedure should decrease the water demand of each site by 20-30% during the next three years, reduce the water demand and preserve water resources in the water stress areas.
222220309Volkswagen AGGermanyWater2016PublicAutomobiles & ComponentsConsumer DiscretionaryChinaOther: YitongRegulatory-Statutory water withdrawal limits/changes to water allocationHigher operating costsThis production site is also situated in a region with water stress and so fresh water is a scarce resource. Due to sustainable water management of the production site and the region the impacts of the water stress will be quite low even so the expectation is that the water shortages will become worse in future.>6 yearsProbableLowEstablish site-specific targets; Infrastructure investment; Infrastructure maintenance; Increased investment in new technologyThe equipment costs for the water reduction are allocated to the total costs of the projects and therefore could not be separately identified. At the moment we are estimating the costs for the installation of additional water saving technologies.In 2016 the Chinese Volkswagen site will have their “Year of Water” during which several workshops will be held to implement measure reducing the water demand. The following activities are planned:• analysis of the existing water consumption data on shop floor or sub-shop floor level• identification of shop floors with more than an average consumption • defining measures to reduce the water demand• implement these measures and• monitor the success of the measuresThis procedure should decrease the water demand of each site by 20-30% during the next three years, reduce the water demand and preserve water resources in the water stress areas.
222320309Volkswagen AGGermanyWater2016PublicAutomobiles & ComponentsConsumer DiscretionaryChinaOther: Min JiangPhysical- Pollution of water sourceHigher operating costsThis production site is also situated in a region with water stress and so fresh water is a scarce resource. Due to sustainable water management of the production site and the region the impacts of the water stress will be quite low even so the expectation is that the water shortages will become worse in future.>6 yearsProbableLowEngagement with community; Engagement with public policy makers; Engagement with other stakeholders in the river basin; Engagement with suppliers; Establish site-specific targets; Supplier diversificationThe equipment costs for the water reduction are allocated to the total costs of the projects and therefore could not be separately identified.At the moment we are estimating the costs for the installation of additional water saving technologies.In 2016 the Chinese Volkswagen site will have their “Year of Water” during which several workshops will be held to implement measure reducing the water demand. The following activities are planned:• analysis of the existing water consumption data on shop floor or sub-shop floor level• identification of shop floors with more than an average consumption • defining measures to reduce the water demand• implement these measures and• monitor the success of the measuresThis procedure should decrease the water demand of each site by 20-30% during the next three years, reduce the water demand and preserve water resources in the water stress areas.
222420309Volkswagen AGGermanyWater2016PublicAutomobiles & ComponentsConsumer DiscretionaryChinaOther: Min JiangPhysical-Declining water qualityHigher operating costsThis production site is also situated in a region with water stress and so fresh water is a scarce resource. Due to sustainable water management of the production site and the region the impacts of the water stress will be quite low even so the expectation is that the water shortages will become worse in future.>6 yearsProbableLowEngagement with community; Engagement with public policy makers; Engagement with other stakeholders in the river basin; Engagement with suppliers; Establish site-specific targets; Supplier diversificationThe equipment costs for the water reduction are allocated to the total costs of the projects and therefore could not be separately identified.At the moment we are estimating the costs for the installation of additional water saving technologies.In 2016 the Chinese Volkswagen site will have their “Year of Water” during which several workshops will be held to implement measure reducing the water demand. The following activities are planned:• analysis of the existing water consumption data on shop floor or sub-shop floor level• identification of shop floors with more than an average consumption • defining measures to reduce the water demand• implement these measures and• monitor the success of the measuresThis procedure should decrease the water demand of each site by 20-30% during the next three years, reduce the water demand and preserve water resources in the water stress areas.
222520515Waste Management, Inc.USAWater2016PublicTrading Companies & Distributors and Commercial Services & SuppliesIndustrialsUnited States of AmericaOther: Multiple River BasinsPhysical-Climate changeDelays in permittingLandfill sites in water stressed regions may encounter difficulty in obtaining lease extensions and capacity expansions due to stricter land use policies and protection of undeveloped lands.>6 yearsProbableLowEngagement with public policy makersLowBeyond water resources efficiency strategies, we continually expand our recycling programs to divert materials from landfills, which use more water. Cost: Less than 1% of our global revenue of $13B.
222620309Volkswagen AGGermanyWater2016PublicAutomobiles & ComponentsConsumer DiscretionaryChinaOther: Min JiangPhysical-FloodingHigher operating costsThis production site is also situated in a region with water stress and so fresh water is a scarce resource. Due to sustainable water management of the production site and the region the impacts of the water stress will be quite low even so the expectation is that the water shortages will become worse in future.>6 yearsProbableLowEngagement with community; Engagement with public policy makers; Engagement with other stakeholders in the river basin; Engagement with suppliers; Establish site-specific targets; Supplier diversificationThe equipment costs for the water reduction are allocated to the total costs of the projects and therefore could not be separately identified.At the moment we are estimating the costs for the installation of additional water saving technologies.In 2016 the Chinese Volkswagen site will have their “Year of Water” during which several workshops will be held to implement measure reducing the water demand. The following activities are planned:• analysis of the existing water consumption data on shop floor or sub-shop floor level• identification of shop floors with more than an average consumption • defining measures to reduce the water demand• implement these measures and• monitor the success of the measuresThis procedure should decrease the water demand of each site by 20-30% during the next three years, reduce the water demand and preserve water resources in the water stress areas.
222720309Volkswagen AGGermanyWater2016PublicAutomobiles & ComponentsConsumer DiscretionaryChinaOther: Min JiangPhysical-Increased water scarcityHigher operating costsThis production site is also situated in a region with water stress and so fresh water is a scarce resource. Due to sustainable water management of the production site and the region the impacts of the water stress will be quite low even so the expectation is that the water shortages will become worse in future.>6 yearsProbableLowEngagement with community; Engagement with public policy makers; Engagement with other stakeholders in the river basin; Engagement with suppliers; Establish site-specific targets; Supplier diversificationThe equipment costs for the water reduction are allocated to the total costs of the projects and therefore could not be separately identified.At the moment we are estimating the costs for the installation of additional water saving technologies.In 2016 the Chinese Volkswagen site will have their “Year of Water” during which several workshops will be held to implement measure reducing the water demand. The following activities are planned:• analysis of the existing water consumption data on shop floor or sub-shop floor level• identification of shop floors with more than an average consumption • defining measures to reduce the water demand• implement these measures and• monitor the success of the measuresThis procedure should decrease the water demand of each site by 20-30% during the next three years, reduce the water demand and preserve water resources in the water stress areas.
222820309Volkswagen AGGermanyWater2016PublicAutomobiles & ComponentsConsumer DiscretionaryChinaOther: Min JiangRegulatory-Increased difficulty in obtaining withdrawals/operations permitHigher operating costsThis production site is also situated in a region with water stress and so fresh water is a scarce resource. Due to sustainable water management of the production site and the region the impacts of the water stress will be quite low even so the expectation is that the water shortages will become worse in future.>6 yearsProbableLowEngagement with community; Engagement with public policy makers; Engagement with other stakeholders in the river basin; Engagement with suppliers; Establish site-specific targets; Supplier diversificationThe equipment costs for the water reduction are allocated to the total costs of the projects and therefore could not be separately identified.At the moment we are estimating the costs for the installation of additional water saving technologies.In 2016 the Chinese Volkswagen site will have their “Year of Water” during which several workshops will be held to implement measure reducing the water demand. The following activities are planned:• analysis of the existing water consumption data on shop floor or sub-shop floor level• identification of shop floors with more than an average consumption • defining measures to reduce the water demand• implement these measures and• monitor the success of the measuresThis procedure should decrease the water demand of each site by 20-30% during the next three years, reduce the water demand and preserve water resources in the water stress areas.
222920309Volkswagen AGGermanyWater2016PublicAutomobiles & ComponentsConsumer DiscretionaryChinaOther: Min JiangRegulatory-Limited or no river basin/catchment managementHigher operating costsThis production site is also situated in a region with water stress and so fresh water is a scarce resource. Due to sustainable water management of the production site and the region the impacts of the water stress will be quite low even so the expectation is that the water shortages will become worse in future.>6 yearsProbableLowEngagement with community; Engagement with public policy makers; Engagement with other stakeholders in the river basin; Engagement with suppliers; Establish site-specific targets; Supplier diversificationThe equipment costs for the water reduction are allocated to the total costs of the projects and therefore could not be separately identified.At the moment we are estimating the costs for the installation of additional water saving technologies.In 2016 the Chinese Volkswagen site will have their “Year of Water” during which several workshops will be held to implement measure reducing the water demand. The following activities are planned:• analysis of the existing water consumption data on shop floor or sub-shop floor level• identification of shop floors with more than an average consumption • defining measures to reduce the water demand• implement these measures and• monitor the success of the measuresThis procedure should decrease the water demand of each site by 20-30% during the next three years, reduce the water demand and preserve water resources in the water stress areas.
223020515Waste Management, Inc.USAWater2016PublicTrading Companies & Distributors and Commercial Services & SuppliesIndustrialsUnited States of AmericaOther: Multiple River BasinsPhysical-DroughtDelays in permittingLandfill sites in water stressed regions may encounter difficulty in obtaining lease extensions and capacity expansions due to stricter land use policies and protection of undeveloped lands.>6 yearsProbableLowEngagement with public policy makersLowBeyond water resources efficiency strategies, we continually expand our recycling programs to divert materials from landfills, which use more water. Cost: Less than 1% of our global revenue of $13B.
223120309Volkswagen AGGermanyWater2016PublicAutomobiles & ComponentsConsumer DiscretionaryChinaOther: Min JiangRegulatory-Poor enforcement of water regulationHigher operating costsThis production site is also situated in a region with water stress and so fresh water is a scarce resource. Due to sustainable water management of the production site and the region the impacts of the water stress will be quite low even so the expectation is that the water shortages will become worse in future.>6 yearsProbableLowEngagement with community; Engagement with public policy makers; Engagement with other stakeholders in the river basin; Engagement with suppliers; Establish site-specific targets; Supplier diversificationThe equipment costs for the water reduction are allocated to the total costs of the projects and therefore could not be separately identified.At the moment we are estimating the costs for the installation of additional water saving technologies.In 2016 the Chinese Volkswagen site will have their “Year of Water” during which several workshops will be held to implement measure reducing the water demand. The following activities are planned:• analysis of the existing water consumption data on shop floor or sub-shop floor level• identification of shop floors with more than an average consumption • defining measures to reduce the water demand• implement these measures and• monitor the success of the measuresThis procedure should decrease the water demand of each site by 20-30% during the next three years, reduce the water demand and preserve water resources in the water stress areas.
223220309Volkswagen AGGermanyWater2016PublicAutomobiles & ComponentsConsumer DiscretionaryChinaOther: Min JiangPhysical-Seasonal supply variability/Inter annual variabilityHigher operating costsThis production site is also situated in a region with water stress and so fresh water is a scarce resource. Due to sustainable water management of the production site and the region the impacts of the water stress will be quite low even so the expectation is that the water shortages will become worse in future.>6 yearsProbableLowEngagement with community; Engagement with public policy makers; Engagement with other stakeholders in the river basin; Engagement with suppliers; Establish site-specific targets; Supplier diversificationThe equipment costs for the water reduction are allocated to the total costs of the projects and therefore could not be separately identified.At the moment we are estimating the costs for the installation of additional water saving technologies.In 2016 the Chinese Volkswagen site will have their “Year of Water” during which several workshops will be held to implement measure reducing the water demand. The following activities are planned:• analysis of the existing water consumption data on shop floor or sub-shop floor level• identification of shop floors with more than an average consumption • defining measures to reduce the water demand• implement these measures and• monitor the success of the measuresThis procedure should decrease the water demand of each site by 20-30% during the next three years, reduce the water demand and preserve water resources in the water stress areas.
223320309Volkswagen AGGermanyWater2016PublicAutomobiles & ComponentsConsumer DiscretionaryChinaPearl RiverPhysical- Pollution of water sourceHigher operating costsThe production site is situated in the Pearl River delta, which is below sea level. During the rainy season the whole areas is struggling with floods. Due to climate change the flooding is expected to become worse in the future. Households and industries are producing high wastewater amounts and loads. Therefore the local authorities were obliged to limit the wastewater discharge volumes and loads, especially for the industry. For our production site this meant to invest higher amounts in wastewater treatment as well as recycling technologies.4-6 yearsHighly probableLowEstablish site-specific targets; Infrastructure investment; Infrastructure maintenance; Increased investment in new technologyThe equipment costs for the water reduction are allocated to the total costs of the projects and therefore could not be separately identified. At the moment we are estimating the costs for the installation of additional water saving technologies.All wastewater produced at the production site (industrial and sanitary) is treated efficiently in an MBR. The effluent of the MBR is of high quality, because of the used membrane technology and is used for toilet flushing, the cooling tower and irrigation.
223420309Volkswagen AGGermanyWater2016PublicAutomobiles & ComponentsConsumer DiscretionaryChinaYangtze River (Chang Jiang)Regulatory-Higher water pricesHigher operating costsThis production site is also situated in a region with water stress and so fresh water is a scarce resource. Due to sustainable water management of the production site and the region the impacts of the water stress will be quite low even so the expectation is that the water shortages will become worse in the future.4-6 yearsUnlikelyLowEngagement with suppliers; Establish site-specific targets; Infrastructure investment; Infrastructure maintenanceThe equipment costs for the water reduction are allocated to the total costs of the projects and therefore could not be separately identified. At the moment we are estimating the costs for the installation of additional water saving technologies.In 2016 the Chinese Volkswagen site will have their “Year of Water” during which several workshops will be held to implement measure reducing the water demand. The following activities are planned:• analysis of the existing water consumption data on shop floor or sub-shop floor level• identification of shop floors with more than an average consumption • defining measures to reduce the water demand• implement these measures and• monitor the success of the measuresThis procedure should decrease the water demand of each site by 20-30% during the next three years, reduce the water demand and preserve water resources in the water stress areas.
223520515Waste Management, Inc.USAWater2016PublicTrading Companies & Distributors and Commercial Services & SuppliesIndustrialsUnited States of AmericaOther: Multiple River BasinsPhysical-Climate changeOther: Disruption in OperationsHigher water prices may impact some of our sites that depend on municipal water as only source to run landfill, fleet and support operations.>6 yearsProbableLowEstablish site-specific targetsLowFor our landfill sites, we protect waterways and watersheds, if there are any, and apply structural best management practices (BMP) to recharge ground water supplies, e.g., stormwater capture using rain gardens and detention basins. We Implement graywater recycling. For all our facilities, especially those in water stressed regions, we implement water efficiency measures by instituting change outs to more efficient fixtures at end-of-life, exploring opportunities for graywater recycling, mitigating water use in landscaping by using native plants that can thrive without use of water and tracking water consumption to identify baseline and set meaningful reduction goals. Cost: Less than 1% of our global revenue of $13B.
223620309Volkswagen AGGermanyWater2016PublicAutomobiles & ComponentsConsumer DiscretionaryChinaYangtze River (Chang Jiang)Physical-Increased water stressHigher operating costsThis production site is also situated in a region with water stress and so fresh water is a scarce resource. Due to sustainable water management of the production site and the region the impacts of the water stress will be quite low even so the expectation is that the water shortages will become worse in the future.4-6 yearsUnlikelyLowEngagement with suppliers; Establish site-specific targets; Infrastructure investment; Infrastructure maintenanceThe equipment costs for the water reduction are allocated to the total costs of the projects and therefore could not be separately identified. At the moment we are estimating the costs for the installation of additional water saving technologies.In 2016 the Chinese Volkswagen site will have their “Year of Water” during which several workshops will be held to implement measure reducing the water demand. The following activities are planned:• analysis of the existing water consumption data on shop floor or sub-shop floor level• identification of shop floors with more than an average consumption • defining measures to reduce the water demand• implement these measures and• monitor the success of the measuresThis procedure should decrease the water demand of each site by 20-30% during the next three years, reduce the water demand and preserve water resources in the water stress areas.
223720309Volkswagen AGGermanyWater2016PublicAutomobiles & ComponentsConsumer DiscretionaryChinaYangtze River (Chang Jiang)Physical-Seasonal supply variability/Inter annual variabilityHigher operating costsThis production site is also situated in a region with water stress and so fresh water is a scarce resource. Due to sustainable water management of the production site and the region the impacts of the water stress will be quite low even so the expectation is that the water shortages will become worse in the future.4-6 yearsUnlikelyLowEngagement with suppliers; Establish site-specific targets; Infrastructure investment; Infrastructure maintenanceThe equipment costs for the water reduction are allocated to the total costs of the projects and therefore could not be separately identified. At the moment we are estimating the costs for the installation of additional water saving technologies.In 2016 the Chinese Volkswagen site will have their “Year of Water” during which several workshops will be held to implement measure reducing the water demand. The following activities are planned:• analysis of the existing water consumption data on shop floor or sub-shop floor level• identification of shop floors with more than an average consumption • defining measures to reduce the water demand• implement these measures and• monitor the success of the measuresThis procedure should decrease the water demand of each site by 20-30% during the next three years, reduce the water demand and preserve water resources in the water stress areas.
223820309Volkswagen AGGermanyWater2016PublicAutomobiles & ComponentsConsumer DiscretionaryChinaYangtze River (Chang Jiang)Physical-Projected water stressHigher operating costsThis production site is also situated in a region with water stress and so fresh water is a scarce resource. Due to sustainable water management of the production site and the region the impacts of the water stress will be quite low even so the expectation is that the water shortages will become worse in the future.4-6 yearsUnlikelyLowEngagement with suppliers; Establish site-specific targets; Infrastructure investment; Infrastructure maintenanceThe equipment costs for the water reduction are allocated to the total costs of the projects and therefore could not be separately identified. At the moment we are estimating the costs for the installation of additional water saving technologies.In 2016 the Chinese Volkswagen site will have their “Year of Water” during which several workshops will be held to implement measure reducing the water demand. The following activities are planned:• analysis of the existing water consumption data on shop floor or sub-shop floor level• identification of shop floors with more than an average consumption • defining measures to reduce the water demand• implement these measures and• monitor the success of the measuresThis procedure should decrease the water demand of each site by 20-30% during the next three years, reduce the water demand and preserve water resources in the water stress areas.
223920309Volkswagen AGGermanyWater2016PublicAutomobiles & ComponentsConsumer DiscretionaryChinaYangtze River (Chang Jiang)Regulatory-Limited or no river basin/catchment managementHigher operating costsThis production site is also situated in a region with water stress and so fresh water is a scarce resource. Due to sustainable water management of the production site and the region the impacts of the water stress will be quite low even so the expectation is that the water shortages will become worse in future.4-6 yearsUnlikelyLowEstablish site-specific targets; Infrastructure investment; Infrastructure maintenance; Increased investment in new technologyThe equipment costs for the water reduction are allocated to the total costs of the projects and therefore could not be separately identified. At the moment we are estimating the costs for the installation of additional water saving technologies.In 2016 the Chinese Volkswagen site will have their “Year of Water” during which several workshops will be held to implement measure reducing the water demand. The following activities are planned:• analysis of the existing water consumption data on shop floor or sub-shop floor level• identification of shop floors with more than an average consumption • defining measures to reduce the water demand• implement these measures and• monitor the success of the measuresThis procedure should decrease the water demand of each site by 20-30% during the next three years, reduce the water demand and preserve water resources in the water stress areas.
224020515Waste Management, Inc.USAWater2016PublicTrading Companies & Distributors and Commercial Services & SuppliesIndustrialsUnited States of AmericaOther: Multiple River BasinsPhysical-Increased water scarcityOther: Disruption in OperationsHigher water prices may impact some of our sites that depend on municipal water as only source to run landfill, fleet and support operations.>6 yearsProbableLowEstablish site-specific targetsLowFor our landfill sites, we protect waterways and watersheds, if there are any, and apply structural best management practices (BMP) to recharge ground water supplies, e.g., stormwater capture using rain gardens and detention basins. We Implement graywater recycling. For all our facilities, especially those in water stressed regions, we implement water efficiency measures by instituting change outs to more efficient fixtures at end-of-life, exploring opportunities for graywater recycling, mitigating water use in landscaping by using native plants that can thrive without use of water and tracking water consumption to identify baseline and set meaningful reduction goals. Cost: Less than 1% of our global revenue of $13B.
224120309Volkswagen AGGermanyWater2016PublicAutomobiles & ComponentsConsumer DiscretionaryChinaYangtze River (Chang Jiang)Regulatory-Regulation of discharge quality/volumes leading to higher compliance costsHigher operating costsThis production site is also situated in a region with water stress and so fresh water is a scarce resource. Due to sustainable water management of the production site and the region the impacts of the water stress will be quite low even so the expectation is that the water shortages will become worse in future.4-6 yearsUnlikelyLowEstablish site-specific targets; Infrastructure investment; Infrastructure maintenance; Increased investment in new technologyThe equipment costs for the water reduction are allocated to the total costs of the projects and therefore could not be separately identified. At the moment we are estimating the costs for the installation of additional water saving technologies.In 2016 the Chinese Volkswagen site will have their “Year of Water” during which several workshops will be held to implement measure reducing the water demand. The following activities are planned:• analysis of the existing water consumption data on shop floor or sub-shop floor level• identification of shop floors with more than an average consumption • defining measures to reduce the water demand• implement these measures and• monitor the success of the measuresThis procedure should decrease the water demand of each site by 20-30% during the next three years, reduce the water demand and preserve water resources in the water stress areas.
224220309Volkswagen AGGermanyWater2016PublicAutomobiles & ComponentsConsumer DiscretionaryChinaYangtze River (Chang Jiang)Regulatory-Statutory water withdrawal limits/changes to water allocationHigher operating costsThis production site is also situated in a region with water stress and so fresh water is a scarce resource. Due to sustainable water management of the production site and the region the impacts of the water stress will be quite low even so the expectation is that the water shortages will become worse in future.4-6 yearsUnlikelyLowEstablish site-specific targets; Infrastructure investment; Infrastructure maintenance; Increased investment in new technologyThe equipment costs for the water reduction are allocated to the total costs of the projects and therefore could not be separately identified. At the moment we are estimating the costs for the installation of additional water saving technologies.In 2016 the Chinese Volkswagen site will have their “Year of Water” during which several workshops will be held to implement measure reducing the water demand. The following activities are planned:• analysis of the existing water consumption data on shop floor or sub-shop floor level• identification of shop floors with more than an average consumption • defining measures to reduce the water demand• implement these measures and• monitor the success of the measuresThis procedure should decrease the water demand of each site by 20-30% during the next three years, reduce the water demand and preserve water resources in the water stress areas.
224320309Volkswagen AGGermanyWater2016PublicAutomobiles & ComponentsConsumer DiscretionaryChinaYangtze River (Chang Jiang)Physical-Seasonal supply variability/Inter annual variabilityHigher operating costsThis production site is also situated in a region with water stress and so fresh water is a scarce resource. Due to sustainable water management of the production site and the region the impacts of the water stress will be quite low even so the expectation is that the water shortages will become worse in future.4-6 yearsUnlikelyLowEstablish site-specific targets; Infrastructure investment; Infrastructure maintenance; Increased investment in new technologyThe equipment costs for the water reduction are allocated to the total costs of the projects and therefore could not be separately identified. At the moment we are estimating the costs for the installation of additional water saving technologies.In 2016 the Chinese Volkswagen site will have their “Year of Water” during which several workshops will be held to implement measure reducing the water demand. The following activities are planned:• analysis of the existing water consumption data on shop floor or sub-shop floor level• identification of shop floors with more than an average consumption • defining measures to reduce the water demand• implement these measures and• monitor the success of the measuresThis procedure should decrease the water demand of each site by 20-30% during the next three years, reduce the water demand and preserve water resources in the water stress areas.
224420309Volkswagen AGGermanyWater2016PublicAutomobiles & ComponentsConsumer DiscretionaryChinaOther: Urumqi RiverPhysical-Projected water scarcityHigher operating costsThis production site is also situated in a region with water stress and so fresh water is a scarce resource. Due to sustainable water management of the production site and the region the impacts of the water stress will be quite low even so the expectation is that the water shortages will become worse in future.4-6 yearsProbableLowEngagement with community; Engagement with suppliers; Establish site-specific targets; Infrastructure investment; Infrastructure maintenance; Increased investment in new technologyThe equipment costs for the water reduction are allocated to the total costs of the projects and therefore could not be separately identified. At the moment we are estimating the costs for the installation of additional water saving technologies.In 2016 the Chinese Volkswagen site will have their “Year of Water” during which several workshops will be held to implement measure reducing the water demand. The following activities are planned:• analysis of the existing water consumption data on shop floor or sub-shop floor level• identification of shop floors with more than an average consumption • defining measures to reduce the water demand• implement these measures and• monitor the success of the measuresThis procedure should decrease the water demand of each site by 20-30% during the next three years, reduce the water demand and preserve water resources in the water stress Areas.Already one implemented measure is the reuse of wastewater after ultrafiltration for irrigation and cleaning processes.
224520515Waste Management, Inc.USAWater2016PublicTrading Companies & Distributors and Commercial Services & SuppliesIndustrialsUnited States of AmericaOther: Multiple River BasinsPhysical-Increased water scarcityDelays in permittingLandfill sites in water stressed regions may encounter difficulty in obtaining lease extensions and capacity expansions due to stricter land use policies and protection of undeveloped lands.>6 yearsProbableLowEngagement with public policy makersLowBeyond water resources efficiency strategies, we continually expand our recycling programs to divert materials from landfills, which use more water. Cost: Less than 1% of our global revenue of $13B.
224620309Volkswagen AGGermanyWater2016PublicAutomobiles & ComponentsConsumer DiscretionaryChinaOther: Urumqi RiverPhysical-Projected water stressHigher operating costsThis production site is also situated in a region with water stress and so fresh water is a scarce resource. Due to sustainable water management of the production site and the region the impacts of the water stress will be quite low even so the expectation is that the water shortages will become worse in future.4-6 yearsProbableLowEngagement with community; Engagement with suppliers; Establish site-specific targets; Infrastructure investment; Infrastructure maintenance; Increased investment in new technologyThe equipment costs for the water reduction are allocated to the total costs of the projects and therefore could not be separately identified. At the moment we are estimating the costs for the installation of additional water saving technologies.In 2016 the Chinese Volkswagen site will have their “Year of Water” during which several workshops will be held to implement measure reducing the water demand. The following activities are planned:• analysis of the existing water consumption data on shop floor or sub-shop floor level• identification of shop floors with more than an average consumption • defining measures to reduce the water demand• implement these measures and• monitor the success of the measuresThis procedure should decrease the water demand of each site by 20-30% during the next three years, reduce the water demand and preserve water resources in the water stress Areas.Already one implemented measure is the reuse of wastewater after ultrafiltration for irrigation and cleaning processes.
224720309Volkswagen AGGermanyWater2016PublicAutomobiles & ComponentsConsumer DiscretionaryChinaOther: Urumqi RiverRegulatory-Higher water pricesHigher operating costsThis production site is also situated in a region with water stress and so fresh water is a scarce resource. Due to sustainable water management of the production site and the region the impacts of the water stress will be quite low even so the expectation is that the water shortages will become worse in future.4-6 yearsProbableLowEngagement with community; Engagement with suppliers; Establish site-specific targets; Infrastructure investment; Infrastructure maintenance; Increased investment in new technologyThe equipment costs for the water reduction are allocated to the total costs of the projects and therefore could not be separately identified. At the moment we are estimating the costs for the installation of additional water saving technologies.In 2016 the Chinese Volkswagen site will have their “Year of Water” during which several workshops will be held to implement measure reducing the water demand. The following activities are planned:• analysis of the existing water consumption data on shop floor or sub-shop floor level• identification of shop floors with more than an average consumption • defining measures to reduce the water demand• implement these measures and• monitor the success of the measuresThis procedure should decrease the water demand of each site by 20-30% during the next three years, reduce the water demand and preserve water resources in the water stress Areas.Already one implemented measure is the reuse of wastewater after ultrafiltration for irrigation and cleaning processes.
224820309Volkswagen AGGermanyWater2016PublicAutomobiles & ComponentsConsumer DiscretionaryChinaOther: Urumqi RiverPhysical-Seasonal supply variability/Inter annual variabilityHigher operating costsThis production site is also situated in a region with water stress and so fresh water is a scarce resource. Due to sustainable water management of the production site and the region the impacts of the water stress will be quite low even so the expectation is that the water shortages will become worse in future.4-6 yearsProbableLowEngagement with community; Engagement with suppliers; Establish site-specific targets; Infrastructure investment; Infrastructure maintenance; Increased investment in new technologyThe equipment costs for the water reduction are allocated to the total costs of the projects and therefore could not be separately identified. At the moment we are estimating the costs for the installation of additional water saving technologies.In 2016 the Chinese Volkswagen site will have their “Year of Water” during which several workshops will be held to implement measure reducing the water demand. The following activities are planned:• analysis of the existing water consumption data on shop floor or sub-shop floor level• identification of shop floors with more than an average consumption • defining measures to reduce the water demand• implement these measures and• monitor the success of the measuresThis procedure should decrease the water demand of each site by 20-30% during the next three years, reduce the water demand and preserve water resources in the water stress Areas.Already one implemented measure is the reuse of wastewater after ultrafiltration for irrigation and cleaning processes.
224920309Volkswagen AGGermanyWater2016PublicAutomobiles & ComponentsConsumer DiscretionaryChinaYangtze River (Chang Jiang)Physical-Increased water stressHigher operating costsThis production site is also situated in a region with water stress and so fresh water is a scarce resource. Due to sustainable water management of the production site and the region the impacts of the water stress will be quite low even so the expectation is that the water shortages will become worse in future.4-6 yearsUnlikelyLowEngagement with public policy makers; Engagement with suppliers; Establish site-specific targets; Infrastructure investment; Infrastructure maintenanceThe equipment costs for the water reduction are allocated to the total costs of the projects and therefore could not be separately identified. At the moment we are estimating the costs for the installation of additional water saving technologies.In 2016 the Chinese Volkswagen site will have their “Year of Water” during which several workshops will be held to implement measure reducing the water demand. The following activities are planned:• analysis of the existing water consumption data on shop floor or sub-shop floor level• identification of shop floors with more than an average consumption • defining measures to reduce the water demand• implement these measures and• monitor the success of the measuresThis procedure should decrease the water demand of each site by 20-30% during the next three years, reduce the water demand and preserve water resources in the water stress areas. One implemented measure is the reuse of treated wastewater for irrigation and toilet flushing, which is reducing the water demand of the production site by about 90.000 m³/a.
225057963Birla CarbonUSAWater2016PublicChemicalsMaterialsGermanyWeserPhysical-FloodingPlant/production disruption leading to reduced outputOther potential impacts may include closure of operations, employee health and well-being, disruption to sales, property damage, supply chain disruption, and transport disruption.UnknownProbableUnknownDevelop flood emergency plans; Engagement with suppliers; Infrastructure investment; Greater due diligence; Promote best practice and awareness; Supplier diversification

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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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