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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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| 2451 | 22710 | Coca-Cola HBC AG | Switzerland | Water | 2016 | Public | Food & Beverage Processing | Consumer Staples | Nigeria | Other: Ogun-Oshun | Physical-Declining water quality | Plant/production disruption leading to reduced output | Based on the Global Water Tool projections, the area in which our Ikeja plant operates will be water stressed. This would lead to business interruptions, lack of possibility to produce our beverages in certain period of the year. | >6 years | Highly probable | High | Establish site-specific targets; Greater due diligence; Increased capital expenditure; Increased investment in new technology; Promote best practice and awareness | 1'000'000 Euro annually | We invest in our own wells (deep boreholes) in order to secure water supply for the future. We have solid water reduction programme (opex and capex for water reusing and water minimization initiatives) - the plant has annual water reduction targets by 2020 and we monitor the progress monthly, these targets are aligned with our publicly available water commitment. We built our Top 10 Water saving initiatives which are mandatory for all plants and current implementation ratio of Ikeja plant is 38%. In 2015 we developed the “true cost of water with water stress multiplier” concept which we apply for investment projects. The water risk mitigation plans of the site (based on our Source Vulnerability Assessment and Source Water Protection Plan) are monitored quarterly, water supply risk is included as critical risk. By 2020 the plant will be certified in Alliance for Water Stewardship Standard. We train employees in water reduction initiatives and we set a special recognition system for ideas related to water saving (our programme Near Loss and local reward programme). We operate our own waste water treatment plant and it is possible in the future to reuse this water for utility purposes. |
| 2452 | 22710 | Coca-Cola HBC AG | Switzerland | Water | 2016 | Public | Food & Beverage Processing | Consumer Staples | Greece | Other: Asopos River | Physical-Projected water stress | Plant/production disruption leading to reduced output | Based on the Global Water Tool projections, the area in which our Schimatari plant operates will be water stressed. This would lead to business interruptions, lack of possibility to produce our beverages in certain period of the year. In addition, increase of the water cost is expected - the biggest part of the water we use in that plant is supplied by the municipality. | 4-6 years | Probable | High | Establish site-specific targets; Greater due diligence; Increased capital expenditure; Promote best practice and awareness | up to 3 million Euro in several years time. | We have solid water reduction programme (opex and capex for water reusing and water reduction initiatives); we set long-term water reduction targets - for the time being these targets are till 2020 and will be extended. We built our Top 10 Water saving initiatives which are mandatory for all plants and current implementation ratio of Schimatari plant is 69%. In 2015 we developed the “true cost of water with water stress multiplier” concept which we apply for investment projects. The risk mitigation plans of the site (based on our Source Vulnerability Assessment and Source Water Protection Plan) are monitored quarterly. The site will be certified also in European Water Stewardship Standard soon. We train employees in water reduction initiatives and we set a special recognition system for ideas related to water saving (our programme Near Loss and local reward programme). We operate our own waste water treatment plant and it is possible in the future to reuse this water for utility purposes and irrigation. |
| 2453 | 22710 | Coca-Cola HBC AG | Switzerland | Water | 2016 | Public | Food & Beverage Processing | Consumer Staples | Greece | Other: Asopos River | Regulatory-Higher water prices | Plant/production disruption leading to reduced output | Based on the Global Water Tool projections, the area in which our Schimatari plant operates will be water stressed. This would lead to business interruptions, lack of possibility to produce our beverages in certain period of the year. In addition, increase of the water cost is expected - the biggest part of the water we use in that plant is supplied by the municipality. | 4-6 years | Probable | High | Establish site-specific targets; Greater due diligence; Increased capital expenditure; Promote best practice and awareness | up to 3 million Euro in several years time. | We have solid water reduction programme (opex and capex for water reusing and water reduction initiatives); we set long-term water reduction targets - for the time being these targets are till 2020 and will be extended. We built our Top 10 Water saving initiatives which are mandatory for all plants and current implementation ratio of Schimatari plant is 69%. In 2015 we developed the “true cost of water with water stress multiplier” concept which we apply for investment projects. The risk mitigation plans of the site (based on our Source Vulnerability Assessment and Source Water Protection Plan) are monitored quarterly. The site will be certified also in European Water Stewardship Standard soon. We train employees in water reduction initiatives and we set a special recognition system for ideas related to water saving (our programme Near Loss and local reward programme). We operate our own waste water treatment plant and it is possible in the future to reuse this water for utility purposes and irrigation. |
| 2454 | 22859 | Xilinx Inc | USA | Water | 2016 | Public | Semiconductors & Semiconductors Equipment | Information Technology | United States of America | Physical-Increased water scarcity | Higher operating costs | 1-3 years | Unknown | Low | Infrastructure investment; Infrastructure maintenance | ||||
| 2455 | 22865 | Western Digital Corp | USA | Water | 2016 | Public | Technology Hardware & Equipment | Information Technology | United States of America | Colorado River (Pacific Ocean) | Physical-Drought | Water supply disruption | Limited water supply | Unknown | Probable | Medium | We will utilize several of the listed response strategies | ||
| 2456 | 22865 | Western Digital Corp | USA | Water | 2016 | Public | Technology Hardware & Equipment | Information Technology | Thailand | Chao Phraya | Physical-Flooding | Too much water | Unknown | Probable | Medium | Have already constructed flood walls | |||
| 2457 | 22865 | Western Digital Corp | USA | Water | 2016 | Public | Technology Hardware & Equipment | Information Technology | China | Other: ShenZhen River | Physical-Flooding | Closure of operations | Too much water | Unknown | Probable | Medium | Develop flood emergency plans | <$50K USD | |
| 2458 | 44674 | Synthomer plc | United Kingdom | Water | 2016 | Public | Chemicals | Materials | Saudi Arabia | Other: Umm er Radhuma- Dammam Aquifer System | Physical-Increased water stress | Plant/production disruption leading to reduced output | Saudi Arabia is relying more on desalination (as well as recycling processes) to maintain water supplies - there are risks of disruption and cost increases as aquifer stocks run out | 4-6 years | Probable | Low-medium | Establish site-specific targets; Promote best practice and awareness | Not estimated | The primary focus is on efficient water usage and working to meet long term company targets to only consume the water that is sold in our products. |
| 2459 | 22874 | Varian Medical Systems Inc | USA | Water | 2016 | Public | Healthcare Providers & Services, and Healthcare Technology | Health Care | Japan | Not known | Physical-Flooding | Closure of operations | As we have seen during the 2011 tsunami in Japan, our facilities in low-lying areas or may be vulnerable to flooding which can cause damage to our facilities and disruptions in operations, ranging from several days to weeks, depending on the severity. Our locations in hurricane-prone regions could also be affected by flooding. | Current-up to 1 year | Probable | Low | Infrastructure investment | Direct physical impacts from climate change could increase Varian’s operational or capital costs in the form of increasing insurance premiums, investments in physical infrastructure or potable water costs. For example, after the tsunami hit Japan in 2011, the cost to rebuild our physical infrastructure and operations in Sendai, Japan, including design, construction, furniture and IT costs, was over $100,000. | This is considered a low risk as the majority of our business-critical facilities, including manufacturing operations, are not located in areas that are vulnerable to flooding, drought, or an increased incidence of severe weather events such as hurricanes or tropical cyclones as a result of climate change. In fact, we have a company policy such that none of our facilities are built on flood plains or in other locations vulnerable to water inundation. Efforts to evaluate the scope and potential magnitude of water-related risks include sending annual surveys to our global facilities, asking them to provide information regarding any significant, location-specific water-related risks they have identified. The cost to rebuild our physical infrastructure and operations in Sendai, Japan after the 2011 tsunami was over $100,000 and was derived by calculating design, construction, furniture and IT costs. |
| 2460 | 22874 | Varian Medical Systems Inc | USA | Water | 2016 | Public | Healthcare Providers & Services, and Healthcare Technology | Health Care | United States of America | Other: South Atlantic-Gulf Basin | Physical-Flooding | Closure of operations | We have a small manufacturing facility in South Carolina, USA which could be vulnerable to physical damage and/or a temporary delay in operations in the event of a severe storm. This is considered a low risk as it comprised just 1.9% of Varian's total manufacturing area in 2015. | Current-up to 1 year | Unlikely | Low | Infrastructure investment | Direct physical impacts from climate change could increase Varian’s operational or capital costs in the form of increasing insurance premiums, investments in physical infrastructure or potable water costs. For example, after the tsunami hit Japan in 2011, the cost to rebuild our physical infrastructure and operations in Sendai, Japan, including design, construction, furniture and IT costs, was over $100,000. | This is considered a low risk as the majority of our business-critical facilities, including manufacturing operations, are not located in areas that are vulnerable to flooding, drought, or an increased incidence of severe weather events such as hurricanes or tropical cyclones as a result of climate change. In fact, we have a company policy such that none of our facilities are built on flood plains or in other locations vulnerable to water inundation. Efforts to evaluate the scope and potential magnitude of water-related risks include sending annual surveys to our global facilities, asking them to provide information regarding any significant, location-specific water-related risks they have identified. The cost to rebuild our physical infrastructure and operations in Sendai, Japan after the 2011 tsunami was over $100,000 and was derived by calculating design, construction, furniture and IT costs. |
| 2461 | 22908 | Sanlam | South Africa | Water | 2016 | Public | Banks, Diverse Financials, Insurance | Financials | South Africa | Olifants(WMA) | Physical-Increased water scarcity | Closure of operations | water scarsity could lead to closure of operations, due to lack of water as water is used for cleaning and drinking and air conditioning systems in running the business. | Current-up to 1 year | Probable | Low | Establish site-specific targets; Infrastructure investment; Promote best practice and awareness | To date we haveinvested close to R30 million in WWF-SA partnership. In 2015, we extended the partnership into another three years, committing a further R20 million. Sanlams investment goes towards securing South Africas water source areas, promoting water stewardship, and empowering local government to integrate freshwater protection into its policies and plans. | |
| 2462 | 23005 | LG Display | South Korea | Water | 2016 | Public | Technology Hardware & Equipment | Information Technology | South Korea | Other: Imjingang River | Regulatory-Unclear and/or unstable regulations on water allocation and wastewater discharge | Constraint to growth | Currently established industrial water infrastructure responds to factory P9. Although additional industrial water resources are needed for factor P10, there may be difficulties completing the construction of general industrial water facility by the day needed. | 1-3 years | Probable | Medium | Engagement with other stakeholders in the river basin | No additional strategy transition costs are incurred. | Sticking to the factory 10 expansion plan, we are planning on receiving initial funds from waste water reutilization business; and this project will accomplish local government’s reuse business, secure water resources, reduce company water costs, and advance infrastructure construction plans. No additional strategy transition costs will be incurred. |
| 2463 | 23005 | LG Display | South Korea | Water | 2016 | Public | Technology Hardware & Equipment | Information Technology | China | Dong Jiang | Physical-Rationing of municipal water supply | Water supply disruption | Although stable supply of freshwater is needed due to an increase in water withdrawals resulting from CA output increase, water scarcity problem of the region poses risks of the government cutting off the supply of water. | Current-up to 1 year | Probable | Medium | Infrastructure investment | 3 billion KRW | When supply of water is cut off, temporary supply of freshwater is provided by the nearby LGDGZ branch. Through emergency response training, LGD improves responsiveness of production and DI system employees. Furthermore, through communicating with water development center in Hwangpo region of Gwangju city, LGD predicts the duration of water shortage and establishes response strategy. Company is working on doubling the number of supply pipe (expected to be completed by September, 2016, installment of separate supply pipe and underground pit for GP2) to enhance responsiveness to water supply cut (including decline of supply pressure) |
| 2464 | 57963 | Birla Carbon | USA | Water | 2016 | Public | Chemicals | Materials | India | Other: Ganges, Cauvery and Patalganga | Reputational-Inadequate access to water, sanitation and hygiene | Plant/production disruption leading to reduced output | Other potential impacts may include closure of operations, employee health and well-being, disruption to sales, property damage, supply chain disruption, and transport disruption. | Unknown | Probable | Unknown | Develop flood emergency plans; Engagement with suppliers; Establish site-specific targets; Infrastructure investment; Greater due diligence; Promote best practice and awareness; Supplier diversification | ||
| 2465 | 23024 | STMicroelectronics International NV | Switzerland | Water | 2016 | Public | Semiconductors & Semiconductors Equipment | Information Technology | Malaysia | Other: No data | Physical-Flooding | Water supply disruption | In 2014-15 Malaysia experienced flooding which stopped local pumping at the distribution station. Since having sufficient amounts of clean fresh water available for ST's operations is important, this is identified as a physical risk which may halt or slow production, depending on the gravity of the flood. For extremely large floods, not only water supply but also operations in general (e.g. events that affect ST's water suppliers). | Current-up to 1 year | Highly probable | High | Develop flood emergency plans; Infrastructure investment; Infrastructure maintenance | > 100000 US dollars | At ST a Business Continuity Plan is in place, coordinated at the corporate level and implemented and customized for each site. It consists of 3 phases: Phase 1 : Assessment of business risk, Phase 2 : Emergencies Preparedness and Phase 3 : Disaster Recovery. This procedure explains how major failures or disasters have to be operationally managed by ST. |
| 2466 | 23024 | STMicroelectronics International NV | Switzerland | Water | 2016 | Public | Semiconductors & Semiconductors Equipment | Information Technology | Singapore | Other: No data | Regulatory-Higher water prices | Our manufacturing site located in Ang Mo Kio, Singapore is in a stressed area as the total internal renewable water per person per year is less than 500 cubic meters (source: FAO/AQUASTAT, 2008). Based on the report "Dealing with Water Scarcity in Singapore: Institutions, Strategies, and Enforcement" published in July 2006, from the 1980s to 1990s Singapore made tremendous efforts to create a comprehensive environmental management system, including water supply, control of river pollution, establishment of well planned industrial estates, and a world class urban sanitation system for the whole island. More recently, the Singapore government has made “sustainable water supply” the main target of water management, and a series of initiatives and actions have been undertaken. As a result of these various initiatives, ST will likely be required to respect more stringent regulation in the future, which poses a regulatory risk if our operations are not adapted to meet the regulations. | 4-6 years | Probable | Medium | Engagement with public policy makers; Infrastructure investment; Infrastructure maintenance; Promote best practice and awareness | > 100000 US dollars | At ST a Business Continuity Plan is in place, coordinated at the corporate level and implemented and customized for each site. It consists of 3 phases: Phase 1 : Assessment of business risk, Phase 2 : Emergencies Preparedness and Phase 3 : Disaster Recovery. This procedure explains how major failures or disasters have to be operationally managed by ST. | |
| 2467 | 23024 | STMicroelectronics International NV | Switzerland | Water | 2016 | Public | Semiconductors & Semiconductors Equipment | Information Technology | Singapore | Other: No data | Physical-Increased water scarcity | Our manufacturing site located in Ang Mo Kio, Singapore is in a stressed area as the total internal renewable water per person per year is less than 500 cubic meters (source: FAO/AQUASTAT, 2008). Based on the report "Dealing with Water Scarcity in Singapore: Institutions, Strategies, and Enforcement" published in July 2006, from the 1980s to 1990s Singapore made tremendous efforts to create a comprehensive environmental management system, including water supply, control of river pollution, establishment of well planned industrial estates, and a world class urban sanitation system for the whole island. More recently, the Singapore government has made “sustainable water supply” the main target of water management, and a series of initiatives and actions have been undertaken. As a result of these various initiatives, ST will likely be required to respect more stringent regulation in the future, which poses a regulatory risk if our operations are not adapted to meet the regulations. | 4-6 years | Probable | Medium | Engagement with public policy makers; Infrastructure investment; Infrastructure maintenance; Promote best practice and awareness | > 100000 US dollars | At ST a Business Continuity Plan is in place, coordinated at the corporate level and implemented and customized for each site. It consists of 3 phases: Phase 1 : Assessment of business risk, Phase 2 : Emergencies Preparedness and Phase 3 : Disaster Recovery. This procedure explains how major failures or disasters have to be operationally managed by ST. | |
| 2468 | 23024 | STMicroelectronics International NV | Switzerland | Water | 2016 | Public | Semiconductors & Semiconductors Equipment | Information Technology | Singapore | Other: No data | Regulatory-Increased difficulty in obtaining withdrawals/operations permit | Our manufacturing site located in Ang Mo Kio, Singapore is in a stressed area as the total internal renewable water per person per year is less than 500 cubic meters (source: FAO/AQUASTAT, 2008). Based on the report "Dealing with Water Scarcity in Singapore: Institutions, Strategies, and Enforcement" published in July 2006, from the 1980s to 1990s Singapore made tremendous efforts to create a comprehensive environmental management system, including water supply, control of river pollution, establishment of well planned industrial estates, and a world class urban sanitation system for the whole island. More recently, the Singapore government has made “sustainable water supply” the main target of water management, and a series of initiatives and actions have been undertaken. As a result of these various initiatives, ST will likely be required to respect more stringent regulation in the future, which poses a regulatory risk if our operations are not adapted to meet the regulations. | 4-6 years | Probable | Medium | Engagement with public policy makers; Infrastructure investment; Infrastructure maintenance; Promote best practice and awareness | > 100000 US dollars | At ST a Business Continuity Plan is in place, coordinated at the corporate level and implemented and customized for each site. It consists of 3 phases: Phase 1 : Assessment of business risk, Phase 2 : Emergencies Preparedness and Phase 3 : Disaster Recovery. This procedure explains how major failures or disasters have to be operationally managed by ST. | |
| 2469 | 23195 | Hewlett-Packard | USA | Water | 2016 | Public | Technology Hardware & Equipment | Information Technology | United States of America | Mississippi River | Regulatory-Higher water prices | Higher operating costs | As water becomes scarcer we can expect to see higher pricing which would in turn impact our operating costs. In the case of this site, San Diego, we have been subject to mandatory state-wide water reductions | >6 years | Probable | Medium | Engagement with suppliers; Establish site-specific targets; Infrastructure investment | Installation of new efficient cooling tower equipment saves approximately $23K per year. | This includes sites in Tulsa and Fort Collins. Our water strategy here has primarily involved replacing equipment with newer more efficient equipment on cooling towers that saved approximately $23K per year. |
| 2470 | 23024 | STMicroelectronics International NV | Switzerland | Water | 2016 | Public | Semiconductors & Semiconductors Equipment | Information Technology | Singapore | Other: No data | Physical-Increased water stress | Our manufacturing site located in Ang Mo Kio, Singapore is in a stressed area as the total internal renewable water per person per year is less than 500 cubic meters (source: FAO/AQUASTAT, 2008). Based on the report "Dealing with Water Scarcity in Singapore: Institutions, Strategies, and Enforcement" published in July 2006, from the 1980s to 1990s Singapore made tremendous efforts to create a comprehensive environmental management system, including water supply, control of river pollution, establishment of well planned industrial estates, and a world class urban sanitation system for the whole island. More recently, the Singapore government has made “sustainable water supply” the main target of water management, and a series of initiatives and actions have been undertaken. As a result of these various initiatives, ST will likely be required to respect more stringent regulation in the future, which poses a regulatory risk if our operations are not adapted to meet the regulations. | 4-6 years | Probable | Medium | Engagement with public policy makers; Infrastructure investment; Infrastructure maintenance; Promote best practice and awareness | > 100000 US dollars | At ST a Business Continuity Plan is in place, coordinated at the corporate level and implemented and customized for each site. It consists of 3 phases: Phase 1 : Assessment of business risk, Phase 2 : Emergencies Preparedness and Phase 3 : Disaster Recovery. This procedure explains how major failures or disasters have to be operationally managed by ST. | |
| 2471 | 23119 | Royal BAM Group nv | Netherlands | Water | 2016 | Public | Construction & Engineering | Industrials | Rest of world | Other: Tropical areas, such as Indonesia, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Singapore and Cameroon | Physical-Climate change | Higher operating costs | BAM International experiences irregularities in monsoon seasons, causing disruptions in planning and anticipated cost. As BAM International operates in tropical areas, such as Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Singapore and Cameroon, their whole operation is affected. This risk is not covered by insurances, clients or in another way. Financial implication can be in staff, staying longer on site through the delays, additional equipment, semi-finished projects being destroyed because unprotected etc. | Current-up to 1 year | Probable | Low-medium | Develop flood emergency plans; Engagement with community; Engagement with customers; Engagement with other stakeholders in the river basin; Engagement with suppliers | No substantial management costs (0) associated with this risk. | The risk is taken into consideration during tendering stage to minimize the financial impact of physical risks. Additionally we currently take storm (hurricane/ typhoon/ cyclone) seasons into serious consideration when planning our work. There are no substantial management costs (0) associated with this risk. |
| 2472 | 23119 | Royal BAM Group nv | Netherlands | Water | 2016 | Public | Construction & Engineering | Industrials | Netherlands | Rhine | Physical-Increased water stress | Property damage | Extreme weather can cause damage to sewage. Costs associated with this damage are estimated at 250000 EUR annually. | Current-up to 1 year | Probable | Low | Other: warranties in our contracts | No substantial management costs (0) associated with this risk; no significant additional costs associated with this measure. | The risk is taken into consideration during tendering stage to minimize the financial impact of physical risks. Additionally we currently take storm (hurricane/ typhoon/ cyclone) seasons into serious consideration when planning our work. There are no substantial management costs (0) associated with this risk.In order to manage this risk we use warranties in our contracts. There are no significant additional costs associated with this measure. |
| 2473 | 23119 | Royal BAM Group nv | Netherlands | Water | 2016 | Public | Construction & Engineering | Industrials | International Waters | Other: Our key operating regions of Holland, the United Kingdom, Indonesia, etc. | Physical-Flooding | Higher operating costs | Rising sea levels affecting our key operating regions of Holland, the United Kingdom, Indonesia, etc. | >6 years | Probable | High | Infrastructure investment | No significant additional costs associated with this measure. | These risks are long term and hard to quantify and are largely out of our control. Royal BAM can contribute to mitigation of rising sea levels through improvements to infrastructure etc… which is described within ‘opportunities’. |
| 2474 | 23119 | Royal BAM Group nv | Netherlands | Water | 2016 | Public | Construction & Engineering | Industrials | Netherlands | Rhine | Physical-Increased water stress | Other: Unsafe water stress | In 2013 we received a notification of unsafe conditions while applying asphalt during heavy snow. Fines for delays, damage, and failure costs for road construction as a result of extreme weather could lead up to 500,000 EUR. | Current-up to 1 year | Highly probable | Low | Other: We conducted an extensive research into this. As part of this research, we are currently predicting the effects of different measures (such as using anti-skid chains). Additonally we make use of BABOS, a system that uses weather predictions to give advice regarding the appropriate times to apply asphalt and related risks. | Low | An estimated annual saving of 500,000 EUR is associated with the use of the BABOS system (by preventing fines for delays, damage, and failure costs). There are no significant additional costs associated with this measure. |
| 2475 | 23119 | Royal BAM Group nv | Netherlands | Water | 2016 | Public | Construction & Engineering | Industrials | United Kingdom | Thames | Physical-Drought | Higher operating costs | Over recent decades England has been affected by a drought every seven years on average. Security of supply has improved through continued investment by water companies. As a result, significant interruptions to public water supply from drought, such as those requiring the use of standpipes, are rare. Restrictions such as hosepipe bans and constraining the level of abstraction are more common. Current levels of abstraction are putting undue stress on the natural environment. | >6 years | Probable | Low | Engagement with customers; Promote best practice and awareness; Water management incentives | Unknown | BAM is involved with the Thames project group. In 2015 a delegation of Dutch engineers joined their UK colleagues to bring knowledge to the project. |
| 2476 | 23119 | Royal BAM Group nv | Netherlands | Water | 2016 | Public | Construction & Engineering | Industrials | United Kingdom | Thames | Physical-Climate change | Climate change is likely to alter annual and seasonal rainfall patterns, but the extent and timing of changes remain uncertain. Water companies estimate that without action to prepare nearly half of water resource zones could be at risk of deficit during a drought by the 2020s due to the combined effect of climate change and population growth. | >6 years | Probable | Unknown | Engagement with customers; Promote best practice and awareness | Unknown | BAM is involved with the Thames project group. In 2015 a delegation of Dutch engineers joined their UK colleagues to bring knowledge to the project. | |
| 2477 | 23195 | Hewlett-Packard | USA | Water | 2016 | Public | Technology Hardware & Equipment | Information Technology | United States of America | Brazos River | Physical-Climate change | Higher operating costs | Risk of higher operating costs includes our Houston site. Similar to other locations we have seen a steady increase of water rates. This has increased our operating costs which ties to our bottom line. It has caused us to take a closer look at the efficiency of our cooling equipment, water fixtures and landscaping practices. | >6 years | Probable | Medium | Alignment of public policy positions with water stewardship goals; Engagement with suppliers; Establish site-specific targets; Infrastructure investment | Implementation of moisture sensors in Houston resulted in a cost savings of approximately $25K per year. This dollar amount is derived from financial operation data. | One of our primary water conservation initiatives in Houston has been around our landscaping in irrigation program as it makes up a larger part of our water consumption. We implemented moisture sensors for irrigation. These smart sensors ensure that we only water when we need to and cut irrigation use approximately 30% and has contributed to approximately $25K savings per year. |
| 2478 | 23195 | Hewlett-Packard | USA | Water | 2016 | Public | Technology Hardware & Equipment | Information Technology | United States of America | Brazos River | Physical-Declining water quality | Higher operating costs | Risk of higher operating costs includes our Houston site. Similar to other locations we have seen a steady increase of water rates. This has increased our operating costs which ties to our bottom line. It has caused us to take a closer look at the efficiency of our cooling equipment, water fixtures and landscaping practices. | >6 years | Probable | Medium | Alignment of public policy positions with water stewardship goals; Engagement with suppliers; Establish site-specific targets; Infrastructure investment | Implementation of moisture sensors in Houston resulted in a cost savings of approximately $25K per year. This dollar amount is derived from financial operation data. | One of our primary water conservation initiatives in Houston has been around our landscaping in irrigation program as it makes up a larger part of our water consumption. We implemented moisture sensors for irrigation. These smart sensors ensure that we only water when we need to and cut irrigation use approximately 30% and has contributed to approximately $25K savings per year. |
| 2479 | 23195 | Hewlett-Packard | USA | Water | 2016 | Public | Technology Hardware & Equipment | Information Technology | United States of America | Brazos River | Physical-Drought | Higher operating costs | Risk of higher operating costs includes our Houston site. Similar to other locations we have seen a steady increase of water rates. This has increased our operating costs which ties to our bottom line. It has caused us to take a closer look at the efficiency of our cooling equipment, water fixtures and landscaping practices. | >6 years | Probable | Medium | Alignment of public policy positions with water stewardship goals; Engagement with suppliers; Establish site-specific targets; Infrastructure investment | Implementation of moisture sensors in Houston resulted in a cost savings of approximately $25K per year. This dollar amount is derived from financial operation data. | One of our primary water conservation initiatives in Houston has been around our landscaping in irrigation program as it makes up a larger part of our water consumption. We implemented moisture sensors for irrigation. These smart sensors ensure that we only water when we need to and cut irrigation use approximately 30% and has contributed to approximately $25K savings per year. |
| 2480 | 23195 | Hewlett-Packard | USA | Water | 2016 | Public | Technology Hardware & Equipment | Information Technology | United States of America | Brazos River | Regulatory-Higher water prices | Higher operating costs | Risk of higher operating costs includes our Houston site. Similar to other locations we have seen a steady increase of water rates. This has increased our operating costs which ties to our bottom line. It has caused us to take a closer look at the efficiency of our cooling equipment, water fixtures and landscaping practices. | >6 years | Probable | Medium | Alignment of public policy positions with water stewardship goals; Engagement with suppliers; Establish site-specific targets; Infrastructure investment | Implementation of moisture sensors in Houston resulted in a cost savings of approximately $25K per year. This dollar amount is derived from financial operation data. | One of our primary water conservation initiatives in Houston has been around our landscaping in irrigation program as it makes up a larger part of our water consumption. We implemented moisture sensors for irrigation. These smart sensors ensure that we only water when we need to and cut irrigation use approximately 30% and has contributed to approximately $25K savings per year. |
| 2481 | 23195 | Hewlett-Packard | USA | Water | 2016 | Public | Technology Hardware & Equipment | Information Technology | United States of America | Mississippi River | Physical-Climate change | Higher operating costs | As water becomes scarcer we can expect to see higher pricing which would in turn impact our operating costs. In the case of this site, San Diego, we have been subject to mandatory state-wide water reductions | >6 years | Probable | Medium | Engagement with suppliers; Establish site-specific targets; Infrastructure investment | Installation of new efficient cooling tower equipment saves approximately $23K per year. | This includes sites in Tulsa and Fort Collins. Our water strategy here has primarily involved replacing equipment with newer more efficient equipment on cooling towers that saved approximately $23K per year. |
| 2482 | 23195 | Hewlett-Packard | USA | Water | 2016 | Public | Technology Hardware & Equipment | Information Technology | United States of America | Mississippi River | Physical-Dependency on hydropower | Higher operating costs | As water becomes scarcer we can expect to see higher pricing which would in turn impact our operating costs. In the case of this site, San Diego, we have been subject to mandatory state-wide water reductions | >6 years | Probable | Medium | Engagement with suppliers; Establish site-specific targets; Infrastructure investment | Installation of new efficient cooling tower equipment saves approximately $23K per year. | This includes sites in Tulsa and Fort Collins. Our water strategy here has primarily involved replacing equipment with newer more efficient equipment on cooling towers that saved approximately $23K per year. |
| 2483 | 57963 | Birla Carbon | USA | Water | 2016 | Public | Chemicals | Materials | India | Other: Ganges, Cauvery and Patalganga | Physical-Projected water scarcity | Plant/production disruption leading to reduced output | Other potential impacts may include closure of operations, employee health and well-being, disruption to sales, property damage, supply chain disruption, and transport disruption. | Unknown | Probable | Unknown | Develop flood emergency plans; Engagement with suppliers; Establish site-specific targets; Infrastructure investment; Greater due diligence; Promote best practice and awareness; Supplier diversification | ||
| 2484 | 23195 | Hewlett-Packard | USA | Water | 2016 | Public | Technology Hardware & Equipment | Information Technology | United States of America | Other: GHAAS Basin 3736 | Physical-Climate change | Higher operating costs | As water becomes scarcer we can expect to see higher pricing which would in turn impact our operating costs. In the case of this site, San Diego, we have been subject to mandatory state-wide water reductions | >6 years | Probable | Medium | Engagement with suppliers; Establish site-specific targets; Infrastructure investment | Medium | In San Diego, our water strategy involves implementation of various water conservation measures including reducing and/or optimizing landscape irrigation, and replacing equipment with newer more efficient equipment. We are also planning a smart metering pilot project in 2016. |
| 2485 | 23195 | Hewlett-Packard | USA | Water | 2016 | Public | Technology Hardware & Equipment | Information Technology | United States of America | Other: GHAAS Basin 3736 | Physical-Drought | Higher operating costs | As water becomes scarcer we can expect to see higher pricing which would in turn impact our operating costs. In the case of this site, San Diego, we have been subject to mandatory state-wide water reductions | >6 years | Probable | Medium | Engagement with suppliers; Establish site-specific targets; Infrastructure investment | Medium | In San Diego, our water strategy involves implementation of various water conservation measures including reducing and/or optimizing landscape irrigation, and replacing equipment with newer more efficient equipment. We are also planning a smart metering pilot project in 2016. |
| 2486 | 23195 | Hewlett-Packard | USA | Water | 2016 | Public | Technology Hardware & Equipment | Information Technology | United States of America | Other: GHAAS Basin 3736 | Regulatory-Higher water prices | Higher operating costs | As water becomes scarcer we can expect to see higher pricing which would in turn impact our operating costs. In the case of this site, San Diego, we have been subject to mandatory state-wide water reductions | >6 years | Probable | Medium | Engagement with suppliers; Establish site-specific targets; Infrastructure investment | Medium | In San Diego, our water strategy involves implementation of various water conservation measures including reducing and/or optimizing landscape irrigation, and replacing equipment with newer more efficient equipment. We are also planning a smart metering pilot project in 2016. |
| 2487 | 23195 | Hewlett-Packard | USA | Water | 2016 | Public | Technology Hardware & Equipment | Information Technology | Singapore | Other: GHAAS Basin 1591 | Physical-Climate change | Higher operating costs | As water becomes scarcer we can expect to see higher pricing which would in turn impact our operating costs. It is also possible that we could be subject to mandatory reductions which would also impact our operations if we did not have the appropriate conservation measures in place. | >6 years | Probable | Medium | Engagement with suppliers; Establish site-specific targets; Infrastructure investment | Medium | In our HP Singapore sites, our water strategy involves implementation of various water conservation measures including using highly purified recycled water for our manufacturing processes, recycling process wastewater for use in other operations, replacing equipment with newer more efficient equipment, and harvesting rainwater. We also plan to invest in smart metering systems to help minimize water leaks. |
| 2488 | 23195 | Hewlett-Packard | USA | Water | 2016 | Public | Technology Hardware & Equipment | Information Technology | Singapore | Other: GHAAS Basin 1591 | Physical-Dependency on hydropower | Higher operating costs | As water becomes scarcer we can expect to see higher pricing which would in turn impact our operating costs. It is also possible that we could be subject to mandatory reductions which would also impact our operations if we did not have the appropriate conservation measures in place. | >6 years | Probable | Medium | Engagement with suppliers; Establish site-specific targets; Infrastructure investment | Medium | In our HP Singapore sites, our water strategy involves implementation of various water conservation measures including using highly purified recycled water for our manufacturing processes, recycling process wastewater for use in other operations, replacing equipment with newer more efficient equipment, and harvesting rainwater. We also plan to invest in smart metering systems to help minimize water leaks. |
| 2489 | 23195 | Hewlett-Packard | USA | Water | 2016 | Public | Technology Hardware & Equipment | Information Technology | Singapore | Other: GHAAS Basin 1591 | Physical-Increased water stress | Higher operating costs | As water becomes scarcer we can expect to see higher pricing which would in turn impact our operating costs. It is also possible that we could be subject to mandatory reductions which would also impact our operations if we did not have the appropriate conservation measures in place. | >6 years | Probable | Medium | Engagement with suppliers; Establish site-specific targets; Infrastructure investment | Medium | In our HP Singapore sites, our water strategy involves implementation of various water conservation measures including using highly purified recycled water for our manufacturing processes, recycling process wastewater for use in other operations, replacing equipment with newer more efficient equipment, and harvesting rainwater. We also plan to invest in smart metering systems to help minimize water leaks. |
| 2490 | 23195 | Hewlett-Packard | USA | Water | 2016 | Public | Technology Hardware & Equipment | Information Technology | Singapore | Other: GHAAS Basin 1591 | Regulatory-Higher water prices | Higher operating costs | As water becomes scarcer we can expect to see higher pricing which would in turn impact our operating costs. It is also possible that we could be subject to mandatory reductions which would also impact our operations if we did not have the appropriate conservation measures in place. | >6 years | Probable | Medium | Engagement with suppliers; Establish site-specific targets; Infrastructure investment | Medium | In our HP Singapore sites, our water strategy involves implementation of various water conservation measures including using highly purified recycled water for our manufacturing processes, recycling process wastewater for use in other operations, replacing equipment with newer more efficient equipment, and harvesting rainwater. We also plan to invest in smart metering systems to help minimize water leaks. |
| 2491 | 23197 | Hormel Foods | USA | Water | 2016 | Public | Food & Beverage Processing | Consumer Staples | United States of America | Other: Kaweah Delta | Physical-Projected water scarcity | Higher operating costs | Potential impact to water availability or quality would require additional conservation methods, treatment methods, and other activity to assure that water quality and product standards are met. | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Engagement with customers; Engagement with public policy makers; Infrastructure investment; Infrastructure maintenance; Increased investment in new technology; Promote best practice and awareness | Dependent on project need, but likely low impact to cost of goods sold. | Dependent on project need. |
| 2492 | 23195 | Hewlett-Packard | USA | Water | 2016 | Public | Technology Hardware & Equipment | Information Technology | India | Other: Ponnaiyar | Physical-Dependency on hydropower | Higher operating costs | As water becomes scarcer we can expect to see higher pricing which would in turn impact our operating costs. It is also possible that we could be subject to mandatory reductions which would also impact our operations if we did not have the appropriate conservation measures in place. | >6 years | Probable | Medium | Develop flood emergency plans; Engagement with suppliers; Establish site-specific targets; Infrastructure investment | Medium | In our HP Co. Bangalore sites, our water strategy involves implementation of various water conservation measures including using recycled water for irrigation and flushing of toilets and harvesting rainwater for use in chillers and landscape irrigation. We also plan to invest in smart metering systems to help minimize water leaks. |
| 2493 | 23195 | Hewlett-Packard | USA | Water | 2016 | Public | Technology Hardware & Equipment | Information Technology | India | Other: Ponnaiyar | Regulatory-Higher water prices | Higher operating costs | As water becomes scarcer we can expect to see higher pricing which would in turn impact our operating costs. It is also possible that we could be subject to mandatory reductions which would also impact our operations if we did not have the appropriate conservation measures in place. | >6 years | Probable | Medium | Develop flood emergency plans; Engagement with suppliers; Establish site-specific targets; Infrastructure investment | Medium | In our HP Co. Bangalore sites, our water strategy involves implementation of various water conservation measures including using recycled water for irrigation and flushing of toilets and harvesting rainwater for use in chillers and landscape irrigation. We also plan to invest in smart metering systems to help minimize water leaks. |
| 2494 | 23195 | Hewlett-Packard | USA | Water | 2016 | Public | Technology Hardware & Equipment | Information Technology | India | Other: Ponnaiyar | Physical-Climate change | Higher operating costs | As water becomes scarcer we can expect to see higher pricing which would in turn impact our operating costs. It is also possible that we could be subject to mandatory reductions which would also impact our operations if we did not have the appropriate conservation measures in place. | >6 years | Probable | Medium | Develop flood emergency plans; Engagement with suppliers; Establish site-specific targets; Infrastructure investment | Medium | In our HP Co. Bangalore sites, our water strategy involves implementation of various water conservation measures including using recycled water for irrigation and flushing of toilets and harvesting rainwater for use in chillers and landscape irrigation. We also plan to invest in smart metering systems to help minimize water leaks. |
| 2495 | 23195 | Hewlett-Packard | USA | Water | 2016 | Public | Technology Hardware & Equipment | Information Technology | India | Other: Ponnaiyar | Physical-Increased water stress | Higher operating costs | As water becomes scarcer we can expect to see higher pricing which would in turn impact our operating costs. It is also possible that we could be subject to mandatory reductions which would also impact our operations if we did not have the appropriate conservation measures in place. | >6 years | Probable | Medium | Develop flood emergency plans; Engagement with suppliers; Establish site-specific targets; Infrastructure investment | Medium | In our HP Co. Bangalore sites, our water strategy involves implementation of various water conservation measures including using recycled water for irrigation and flushing of toilets and harvesting rainwater for use in chillers and landscape irrigation. We also plan to invest in smart metering systems to help minimize water leaks. |
| 2496 | 23195 | Hewlett-Packard | USA | Water | 2016 | Public | Technology Hardware & Equipment | Information Technology | Ireland | Other: GHAAS Basin 2934 | Regulatory-Higher water prices | Higher operating costs | As water becomes scarcer we can expect to see higher pricing which would in turn impact our operating costs. It is also possible that we could be subject to mandatory reductions which would also impact our operations if we did not have the appropriate conservation measures in place. | >6 years | Probable | Medium | Engagement with suppliers; Establish site-specific targets; Infrastructure investment | New toilet inserts and flow restrictors were installed a few years ago at a cost of approximately $30K. These save almost 800 m3 water per year. | Our water strategy in Dublin involves implementation of various water conservation measures including reducing and/or optimizing landscape irrigation, recycling process wastewater, replacing equipment with newer more efficient equipment, modifying production equipment to use less water, and installing low flow water fixtures. |
| 2497 | 23195 | Hewlett-Packard | USA | Water | 2016 | Public | Technology Hardware & Equipment | Information Technology | Ireland | Other: GHAAS Basin 2934 | Physical-Climate change | Higher operating costs | As water becomes scarcer we can expect to see higher pricing which would in turn impact our operating costs. It is also possible that we could be subject to mandatory reductions which would also impact our operations if we did not have the appropriate conservation measures in place. | >6 years | Probable | Medium | Engagement with suppliers; Establish site-specific targets; Infrastructure investment | New toilet inserts and flow restrictors were installed a few years ago at a cost of approximately $30K. These save almost 800 m3 water per year. | Our water strategy in Dublin involves implementation of various water conservation measures including reducing and/or optimizing landscape irrigation, recycling process wastewater, replacing equipment with newer more efficient equipment, modifying production equipment to use less water, and installing low flow water fixtures. |
| 2498 | 23195 | Hewlett-Packard | USA | Water | 2016 | Public | Technology Hardware & Equipment | Information Technology | Ireland | Other: GHAAS Basin 2934 | Physical-Dependency on hydropower | Higher operating costs | As water becomes scarcer we can expect to see higher pricing which would in turn impact our operating costs. It is also possible that we could be subject to mandatory reductions which would also impact our operations if we did not have the appropriate conservation measures in place. | >6 years | Probable | Medium | Engagement with suppliers; Establish site-specific targets; Infrastructure investment | New toilet inserts and flow restrictors were installed a few years ago at a cost of approximately $30K. These save almost 800 m3 water per year. | Our water strategy in Dublin involves implementation of various water conservation measures including reducing and/or optimizing landscape irrigation, recycling process wastewater, replacing equipment with newer more efficient equipment, modifying production equipment to use less water, and installing low flow water fixtures. |
| 2499 | 23195 | Hewlett-Packard | USA | Water | 2016 | Public | Technology Hardware & Equipment | Information Technology | Ireland | Other: GHAAS Basin 2934 | Physical-Increased water stress | Higher operating costs | As water becomes scarcer we can expect to see higher pricing which would in turn impact our operating costs. It is also possible that we could be subject to mandatory reductions which would also impact our operations if we did not have the appropriate conservation measures in place. | >6 years | Probable | Medium | Engagement with suppliers; Establish site-specific targets; Infrastructure investment | New toilet inserts and flow restrictors were installed a few years ago at a cost of approximately $30K. These save almost 800 m3 water per year. | Our water strategy in Dublin involves implementation of various water conservation measures including reducing and/or optimizing landscape irrigation, recycling process wastewater, replacing equipment with newer more efficient equipment, modifying production equipment to use less water, and installing low flow water fixtures. |
| 2500 | 23197 | Hormel Foods | USA | Water | 2016 | Public | Food & Beverage Processing | Consumer Staples | United States of America | Other: Coastal Plain of Los Angeles | Physical-Projected water scarcity | Higher operating costs | Potential impact to water availability or quality would require additional conservation methods, treatment methods, and other activity to assure that water quality and product standards are met. | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Engagement with customers; Engagement with public policy makers; Engagement with suppliers; Infrastructure investment; Infrastructure maintenance; Increased investment in new technology; Promote best practice and awareness | Dependent on project need, but likely low impact to cost of goods sold. | Dependent on project need. |
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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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