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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
265147918Mahindra Lifespace Developers LimitedIndiaWater2016PublicReal EstateFinancialsIndiaOther: Kolavai LakePhysical-Climate changeHigher operating costsThe water for this facility is sourced from Kolavai lake. There is possibility due to continuous usage of water from the lake by community and other users, its quantity and quality may deteriorate over time. In that scenario the treatment cost of this water will be increased>6 yearsUnlikelyLowEngagement with customers; Engagement with public policy makers; Engagement with suppliers; Greater due diligence; Increased investment in new technology; Promote best practice and awarenessUpto 0.5 % of the total project cost.The strategy adopted at world citiy Chennai are as follows:1) Low water fixtures which shall reduce water usage upto 30% shall be utilized for operations.2) Recycling and treatment in an onsite STP is done to reuse the waste water.3) Water reporting at regular intervals at the site offices to check the quality of water.
265247918Mahindra Lifespace Developers LimitedIndiaWater2016PublicReal EstateFinancialsIndiaOther: Kolavai LakePhysical-Increased water stressWater supply disruptionContinuous usage from Kolavai lake would increase the stress on the lake which supplies water to all the Mahindra facilities in Chennai.Decrease in water supply can cause disruption to the routine processes for industries and residential areas. This can affect the brand image as well.>6 yearsUnlikelyLowEngagement with suppliers; Greater due diligence; Promote best practice and awareness; Tighter supplier performance standards; Water management incentivesupto 0.5% of the total project costThe stategy adopted at world citiy Chennai are as follows:1) Establishing tighter performance standard and reviewing them in meetings.2) Low water fixtures which shall reduce water usage upto 30% shall be utilized for operations.3) Recycling and treatment in an onsite STP is done to reuse the waste water.4) Water reporting at regular intervals at the site offices to check the quality of water.
265350182Suntory Beverage & FoodJapanWater2016PublicFood & Beverage ProcessingConsumer StaplesThailandChao PhrayaPhysical-FloodingPlant/production disruption leading to reduced outputThe flood in Thailand in 2011 hit our Wang Noi plant in Ayutthaya. This caused a temporal suspension of production and shipment. If another flood of this scale should hit the plant again, we expect it might cause suspension of production and shipment for several days or even weeks.1-3 yearsUnlikelyLow-mediumDevelop flood emergency plansOur Risk Management Committee developed an emergency plan for flood from a business continuity perspective. Because we developed the plan as part of our overall risk management, the cost incurred was negligible when the scale of our business is considered. We will continuously review and revise, as necessary, the plan, but so far we do not anticipate that our strategy will accompany measures that require an increase in cost such as capital investment.Our Risk Management Committee developes and reviews our emergency plan for flood, taking into account the possible impacts of flood on our business and any possible measures that we could take against them. Our emergency plan for flood is shared among Suntory group companies so that other Suntory group companies can refer to our plan when they develop or revise their own emergency plan. Although some personnel cost was incurred when the plan was developed, the cost was negligible when the scale of our business is considered.
265452820Mahindra Sanyo Special Steel Pvt. LtdIndiaWater2016PublicMining - Iron, Aluminum, Other MetalsMaterialsIndiaOther: Patalganga RiverRegulatory-Statutory water withdrawal limits/changes to water allocationPlant/production disruption leading to reduced outputAs such organization have not experienced any detrimental impacts related to water but as a precautionary measure we have identified water risks in our risk management framework.>6 yearsUnlikelyLowEstablish site-specific targets; Infrastructure maintenance; Promote best practice and awarenessNot evaluatedWe have not estimated cost associated for response strategy. Provided response is in draft stage
265552820Mahindra Sanyo Special Steel Pvt. LtdIndiaWater2016PublicMining - Iron, Aluminum, Other MetalsMaterialsIndiaOther: Patalganga RiverPhysical-Climate changePlant/production disruption leading to reduced outputAs such organization have not experienced any detrimental impacts related to water but as a precautionary measure we have identified water risks in our risk management framework.>6 yearsUnlikelyLowEstablish site-specific targets; Infrastructure maintenance; Promote best practice and awarenessNot evaluatedWe have not estimated cost associated for response strategy. Provided response is in draft stage
265652820Mahindra Sanyo Special Steel Pvt. LtdIndiaWater2016PublicMining - Iron, Aluminum, Other MetalsMaterialsIndiaOther: Patalganga RiverPhysical-Seasonal supply variability/Inter annual variabilityPlant/production disruption leading to reduced outputAs such organization have not experienced any detrimental impacts related to water but as a precautionary measure we have identified water risks in our risk management framework.>6 yearsUnlikelyLowEstablish site-specific targets; Infrastructure maintenance; Promote best practice and awarenessNot evaluatedWe have not estimated cost associated for response strategy. Provided response is in draft stage
265752820Mahindra Sanyo Special Steel Pvt. LtdIndiaWater2016PublicMining - Iron, Aluminum, Other MetalsMaterialsIndiaOther: Patalganga RiverRegulatory-Regulatory uncertaintyPlant/production disruption leading to reduced outputAs such organization have not experienced any detrimental impacts related to water but as a precautionary measure we have identified water risks in our risk management framework.>6 yearsUnlikelyLowEstablish site-specific targets; Infrastructure maintenance; Promote best practice and awarenessNot evaluatedWe have not estimated cost associated for response strategy. Provided response is in draft stage
265857487TANAX, INC.JapanWater2016PublicContainers & PackagingMaterialsJapanOther: River basins where our factories and cooperative companies located. ????(??????????????????????)?????????????Physical-Climate changeBrand damageDegradation of paper and paper board, such as raw materials, stocks and delivering products, caused by rainwater and humidity could influence seriously credibility and costs.??????????·??????????????????????????????????????????????1-3 yearsUnlikelyMedium-highInfrastructure investment; Infrastructure maintenanceDegradation of paper and paper board, such as raw materials, stocks and delivering products, caused by rainwater and humidity could influence seriously credibility and costs.Quality management efforts are taken in every factories and cooperative companies.??????????·????????????????????????????????????·?????????????????????????
265957963Birla CarbonUSAWater2016PublicChemicalsMaterialsIndiaOther: Ganges, Cauvery and PatalgangaPhysical-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; Establish site-specific targets; Infrastructure investment; Greater due diligence; Promote best practice and awareness; Supplier diversification
266057963Birla CarbonUSAWater2016PublicChemicalsMaterialsChinaOther: Bailang River and Dailiao RiverReputational-Inadequate access to water, sanitation and hygienePlant/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
266157963Birla CarbonUSAWater2016PublicChemicalsMaterialsChinaOther: Bailang River and Dailiao RiverPhysical-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
266257963Birla CarbonUSAWater2016PublicChemicalsMaterialsChinaOther: Bailang River and Dailiao RiverPhysical-Increased 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; Promote best practice and awareness; Supplier diversification
266357963Birla CarbonUSAWater2016PublicChemicalsMaterialsSouth KoreaOther: SeaPhysical-Seasonal supply variability/Inter annual variabilityPlant/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
266457963Birla CarbonUSAWater2016PublicChemicalsMaterialsSouth KoreaOther: SeaPhysical-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
266557963Birla CarbonUSAWater2016PublicChemicalsMaterialsSouth KoreaOther: SeaPhysical-Increased 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; Promote best practice and awareness; Supplier diversification
266657963Birla CarbonUSAWater2016PublicChemicalsMaterialsThailandChao PhrayaPhysical-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.UnknownHighly probableUnknownDevelop flood emergency plans; Engagement with public policy makers; Engagement with suppliers; Infrastructure investment; Greater due diligence; Promote best practice and awareness; Supplier diversification; Strengthen links with local community
266757963Birla CarbonUSAWater2016PublicChemicalsMaterialsThailandChao PhrayaPhysical-Seasonal supply variability/Inter annual variabilityPlant/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.UnknownHighly probableUnknownDevelop flood emergency plans; Engagement with public policy makers; Engagement with suppliers; Infrastructure investment; Greater due diligence; Promote best practice and awareness; Supplier diversification; Strengthen links with local community
266857963Birla CarbonUSAWater2016PublicChemicalsMaterialsSpainOther: Rio MieraPhysical-Ecosystem vulnerabilityPlant/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.UnknownProbableUnknownEngagement with suppliers; Infrastructure investment; Greater due diligence; Promote best practice and awareness; Supplier diversification
266957963Birla CarbonUSAWater2016PublicChemicalsMaterialsSpainOther: Rio MieraPhysical-Increased 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.UnknownProbableUnknownEngagement with suppliers; Infrastructure investment; Greater due diligence; Promote best practice and awareness; Supplier diversification
267057963Birla CarbonUSAWater2016PublicChemicalsMaterialsItalyPoPhysical-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; Promote best practice and awareness; Supplier diversification
267157963Birla CarbonUSAWater2016PublicChemicalsMaterialsGermanyWeserPhysical-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; Promote best practice and awareness; Supplier diversification
267257963Birla CarbonUSAWater2016PublicChemicalsMaterialsEgyptNilePhysical-DroughtPlant/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
267357963Birla CarbonUSAWater2016PublicChemicalsMaterialsEgyptNilePhysical-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
267457963Birla CarbonUSAWater2016PublicChemicalsMaterialsEgyptNilePhysical-Seasonal supply variability/Inter annual variabilityPlant/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
267557963Birla CarbonUSAWater2016PublicChemicalsMaterialsEgyptNileReputational-Inadequate access to water, sanitation and hygienePlant/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
267657963Birla CarbonUSAWater2016PublicChemicalsMaterialsEgyptNilePhysical-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; Promote best practice and awareness; Supplier diversification
267757963Birla CarbonUSAWater2016PublicChemicalsMaterialsEgyptNilePhysical-Inadequate infrastructurePlant/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
267857963Birla CarbonUSAWater2016PublicChemicalsMaterialsUnited States of AmericaMississippi RiverPhysical-DroughtPlant/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
267957963Birla CarbonUSAWater2016PublicChemicalsMaterialsUnited States of AmericaMississippi RiverPhysical-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
268057963Birla CarbonUSAWater2016PublicChemicalsMaterialsUnited States of AmericaMississippi RiverPhysical-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; Promote best practice and awareness; Supplier diversification
268157963Birla CarbonUSAWater2016PublicChemicalsMaterialsUnited States of AmericaMississippi RiverRegulatory-Increased difficulty in obtaining withdrawals/operations permitPlant/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
268257963Birla CarbonUSAWater2016PublicChemicalsMaterialsUnited States of AmericaMississippi RiverRegulatory-Regulation of discharge quality/volumes leading to higher compliance costsPlant/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
268357963Birla CarbonUSAWater2016PublicChemicalsMaterialsCanadaSt. LawrencePhysical-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
268457963Birla CarbonUSAWater2016PublicChemicalsMaterialsCanadaSt. LawrenceRegulatory-Regulation of discharge quality/volumes leading to higher compliance costsPlant/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
268557963Birla CarbonUSAWater2016PublicChemicalsMaterialsCanadaSt. LawrenceRegulatory-Increased difficulty in obtaining withdrawals/operations permitPlant/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
268657963Birla CarbonUSAWater2016PublicChemicalsMaterialsBrazilOther: Perdido RiverPhysical-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; Promote best practice and awareness; Supplier diversification
268757963Birla CarbonUSAWater2016PublicChemicalsMaterialsBrazilOther: Perdido RiverPhysical-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
268857963Birla CarbonUSAWater2016PublicChemicalsMaterialsBrazilOther: Perdido RiverPhysical-Seasonal supply variability/Inter annual variabilityPlant/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
268957963Birla CarbonUSAWater2016PublicChemicalsMaterialsBrazilOther: Perdido RiverPhysical-DroughtPlant/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
269058298South32AustraliaWater2016PublicMining - Iron, Aluminum, Other MetalsMaterialsAustraliaBlackwood RiverPhysical-Projected water scarcityConstraint to growthAn increase in Interannual variability of rainfall and runoff factors may lead to the operation not being able to secure surface water supply, as well as having to manage excess water over and above the flood events the infrastructure is designed for.1-3 yearsUnlikelyMedium-highDevelop flood emergency plans; Engagement with community; Engagement with public policy makers; Engagement with suppliersThe response strategy costs are currently associated with people resourcing, as the South32 Planning process develops. It is expected that the costs of managing this risk will be better known in FY16 reporting.The management of this risk is in the short, medium and long term. Short term is securing adequate water supply within 5 years, which includes purchasing water from a utility; mid-term from 5-15 years and longer term is looking at various new technologies and methods which will increase our climate resilience.
269158298South32AustraliaWater2016PublicMining - Iron, Aluminum, Other MetalsMaterialsAustraliaBlackwood RiverRegulatory-Increased difficulty in obtaining withdrawals/operations permitConstraint to growthAn increase in Interannual variability of rainfall and runoff factors may lead to the operation not being able to secure surface water supply, as well as having to manage excess water over and above the flood events the infrastructure is designed for.1-3 yearsUnlikelyMedium-highDevelop flood emergency plans; Engagement with community; Engagement with public policy makers; Engagement with suppliersThe response strategy costs are currently associated with people resourcing, as the South32 Planning process develops. It is expected that the costs of managing this risk will be better known in FY16 reporting.The management of this risk is in the short, medium and long term. Short term is securing adequate water supply within 5 years, which includes purchasing water from a utility; mid-term from 5-15 years and longer term is looking at various new technologies and methods which will increase our climate resilience.
269258298South32AustraliaWater2016PublicMining - Iron, Aluminum, Other MetalsMaterialsAustraliaBlackwood RiverPhysical-FloodingPlant/production disruption leading to reduced outputAn increase in Interannual variability of rainfall and runoff factors may lead to the operation not being able to secure surface water supply, as well as having to manage excess water over and above the flood events the infrastructure is designed for.1-3 yearsUnlikelyMedium-highDevelop flood emergency plans; Infrastructure investmentThe response strategy costs are currently associated with people resourcing, as the South32 Planning process develops. It is expected that the costs of managing this risk will be better known in FY16 reporting.The management of this risk is in the short, medium and long term. Short term is securing adequate water supply within 5 years, which includes purchasing water from a utility; mid-term from 5-15 years and longer term is looking at various new technologies and methods which will increase our climate resilience.
269358298South32AustraliaWater2016PublicMining - Iron, Aluminum, Other MetalsMaterialsAustraliaBlackwood RiverPhysical-Increased water scarcityHigher operating costsAn increase in Interannual variability of rainfall and runoff factors may lead to the operation not being able to secure surface water supply, as well as having to manage excess water over and above the flood events the infrastructure is designed for.1-3 yearsUnlikelyMedium-highIncreased capital expenditureThe response strategy costs are currently associated with people resourcing, as the South32 Planning process develops. It is expected that the costs of managing this risk will be better known in FY16 reporting.The management of this risk is in the short, medium and long term. Short term is securing adequate water supply within 5 years, which includes purchasing water from a utility; mid-term from 5-15 years and longer term is looking at various new technologies and methods which will increase our climate resilience.
269458298South32AustraliaWater2016PublicMining - Iron, Aluminum, Other MetalsMaterialsAustraliaBlackwood RiverPhysical-Climate changeWater supply disruptionAn increase in Interannual variability of rainfall and runoff factors may lead to the operation not being able to secure surface water supply, as well as having to manage excess water over and above the flood events the infrastructure is designed for.Current-up to 1 yearUnlikelyMedium-highAlignment of public policy positions with water stewardship goals; Increased investment in new technologyThe response strategy costs are currently associated with people resourcing, as the South32 Planning process develops. It is expected that the costs of managing this risk will be better known in FY16 reporting.The management of this risk is in the short, medium and long term. Short term is securing adequate water supply within 5 years, which includes purchasing water from a utility; mid-term from 5-15 years and longer term is looking at various new technologies and methods which will increase our climate resilience.
269558298South32AustraliaWater2016PublicMining - Iron, Aluminum, Other MetalsMaterialsAustraliaBlackwood RiverPhysical-Seasonal supply variability/Inter annual variabilityWater supply disruptionAn increase in Interannual variability of rainfall and runoff factors may lead to the operation not being able to secure surface water supply, as well as having to manage excess water over and above the flood events the infrastructure is designed for.Current-up to 1 yearUnlikelyMedium-highAlignment of public policy positions with water stewardship goals; Increased investment in new technologyThe response strategy costs are currently associated with people resourcing, as the South32 Planning process develops. It is expected that the costs of managing this risk will be better known in FY16 reporting.The management of this risk is in the short, medium and long term. Short term is securing adequate water supply within 5 years, which includes purchasing water from a utility; mid-term from 5-15 years and longer term is looking at various new technologies and methods which will increase our climate resilience.
269658298South32AustraliaWater2016PublicMining - Iron, Aluminum, Other MetalsMaterialsSouth AfricaOther: Mhlatuze RiverPhysical-Climate changeWater supply disruptionDue to the drought in South Africa, there is a risk that Hillside will not be supplied with adequate water from municipal surface water stores. As Hillside is located near to the ocean, there is an option of utilising desalination to provide the operation with adequate water. This would provide security to the Operation, whilst providing the surface water allocation for community needs.1-3 yearsProbableMedium-highEngagement with community; Engagement with public policy makers; Infrastructure investment; Increased capital expenditureApproximately 60 million RandDue to severe drought affecting large parts of South Africa, ongoing water supply from the Goedertrouw Dam is at risk. South32 investigating the installation of a desalination plant at Richards Bay in order to secure the small amount of required process water. This strategy is preferred to further abstracting from the sensitive Manzamnyama Canal.
269758298South32AustraliaWater2016PublicMining - Iron, Aluminum, Other MetalsMaterialsSouth AfricaOther: Mhlatuze RiverPhysical-DroughtWater supply disruptionDue to the drought in South Africa, there is a risk that Hillside will not be supplied with adequate water from municipal surface water stores. As Hillside is located near to the ocean, there is an option of utilising desalination to provide the operation with adequate water. This would provide security to the Operation, whilst providing the surface water allocation for community needs.1-3 yearsProbableMedium-highEngagement with community; Engagement with public policy makers; Infrastructure investment; Increased capital expenditureApproximately 60 million RandDue to severe drought affecting large parts of South Africa, ongoing water supply from the Goedertrouw Dam is at risk. South32 investigating the installation of a desalination plant at Richards Bay in order to secure the small amount of required process water. This strategy is preferred to further abstracting from the sensitive Manzamnyama Canal.
269858298South32AustraliaWater2016PublicMining - Iron, Aluminum, Other MetalsMaterialsSouth AfricaOther: Mhlatuze RiverPhysical-Rationing of municipal water supplyWater supply disruptionDue to the drought in South Africa, there is a risk that Hillside will not be supplied with adequate water from municipal surface water stores. As Hillside is located near to the ocean, there is an option of utilising desalination to provide the operation with adequate water. This would provide security to the Operation, whilst providing the surface water allocation for community needs.1-3 yearsProbableMedium-highEngagement with community; Engagement with public policy makers; Infrastructure investment; Increased capital expenditureApproximately 60 million RandDue to severe drought affecting large parts of South Africa, ongoing water supply from the Goedertrouw Dam is at risk. South32 investigating the installation of a desalination plant at Richards Bay in order to secure the small amount of required process water. This strategy is preferred to further abstracting from the sensitive Manzamnyama Canal.
269958298South32AustraliaWater2016PublicMining - Iron, Aluminum, Other MetalsMaterialsSouth AfricaOther: Mhlatuze RiverReputational-Inadequate access to water, sanitation and hygieneWater supply disruptionDue to the drought in South Africa, there is a risk that Hillside will not be supplied with adequate water from municipal surface water stores. As Hillside is located near to the ocean, there is an option of utilising desalination to provide the operation with adequate water. This would provide security to the Operation, whilst providing the surface water allocation for community needs.1-3 yearsProbableMedium-highEngagement with community; Engagement with public policy makers; Infrastructure investment; Increased capital expenditureApproximately 60 million RandDue to severe drought affecting large parts of South Africa, ongoing water supply from the Goedertrouw Dam is at risk. South32 investigating the installation of a desalination plant at Richards Bay in order to secure the small amount of required process water. This strategy is preferred to further abstracting from the sensitive Manzamnyama Canal.
270058593MYTILINEOS Holdings S.A.GreeceWater2016PublicOil & GasEnergyGreeceOther: SeaRegulatory-Statutory water withdrawal limits/changes to water allocationOther: Water supply disruption, production reduce, stop of plant operationOur Combined Heat and Power (CHP) plant requires specific quantity of sea water for use in its cooling system. The limit on the volume of seawater, withdrawn annually for this purpose, is determined by a Decision of the Water Resources Management Directorate of the Prefecture of Sterea Ellada. Any change on this volume may affect our operation increasing costs, forcing us to find alternative ways of water supply or forcing premature closures. Also, the volume of the sea water which returns back to the sea after the cooling process may affect the status of living organisms (benthic biocoenoses, with emphasis on thermophilic species) on the Antikyra Gulf seabed in terms of its ph and temperature.UnknownUnknownUnknownEngagement with public policy makers; Strengthen links with local community; Other: Cooperation with governmental research organisationsThere is no separated cost to managing the water risks. The total planned expenditures for the implementation of the Group’s environmental policy in Metallurgy and Mining Sector (which includes water issues) reaches the number of €10 million in annual basis. Also, the respective social expenditures which improve the relationships with the local communities reached 0.5 million.Our strategy is applied on an annual basis and consists of the following elements: 1) Compliance with the environmental legislation (including water management) is a core priority of MYTILINEOS Group. This view, which also serves as the foundation of the Group's environmental policy, aims to drive the continuous improvement of its environmental performance and is based, first and foremost, on the principle of adherence to the provisions of the law, as well as to the agreements concluded and the voluntary commitments made by its subsidiaries. 2) Group's subsidiary, ALUMINIUM OF GREECE, has close cooperation with the responsible services of the Ministry of the Environment and of the Region of Sterea Hellas, which are responsible for controlling its activity and environmental performance. 3) Group's Stakeholder Engagement process expresses, in a systematic way, the long-standing principle to engage in a consistent and honest dialogue with its Stakeholders. In this context, in June 2016, a thematic consultation on Environmental issues took place, in ALUMINIUM OF GREECE giving the opportunity to its social partners to raise its concerns or expectations. (Cost €2.000-3.000 )4) Finally, the ALUMINIUM OF GREECE commissions, on an annual basis, an authoritative organisation (Hellenic Centre for Marine Research - HCMR) to conduct of a research study to monitor the status of living organisms (benthic biocoenoses, with emphasis on thermophilic species) on the Antikyra Gulf seabed. (Cost: €57.050).

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