Why this is material
As an energy and urban development player, our activities consume resources such as fuel and water. We continue to optimise our operational resource consumption to reduce our impact on the environment.

Our three key areas of focus are:

- Energy management
- Water and wastewater management
- Waste management

Our approach
Energy Management
We leverage a suite of digital analytics solutions to improve the efficiency, reliability and availability of our assets. Collectively, they provide a systematic approach to monitor and optimise our operations, while reducing human error and increasing productivity.

Water and Wastewater Management
We seek to ensure that our interactions with, and usage of water resources are responsibly managed. Our wastewater treatment business applies various technologies such as membrane separation and biological treatment to effectively treat different wastewater profiles from our customers. Our digital platform provides real-time insights that enable us to reduce electricity and chemical consumption.

To find out about our continuous innovation in our Integrated Wastewater Treatment Plant, please refer to our Spotlight webpage.

Waste Management
We adopt the principles of reduce, reuse and recycle, and actively seek and provide solutions that support a circular economy. 

Resource management falls under the oversight of the Group Centre of Excellence. It is guided by the Group Health, Safety, Security and Environment (HSSE) Management Framework and Standards, Group Environmental Policy as well as all applicable environmental regulations.

To find out about how we supported a customer in their waste reduction programme, please refer to our Spotlight webpage.

Why this is material
Our operations and activities have varying degrees of impact on the environment, such as the discharge of effluent, disposal of waste, or the emission of air pollutants. Any improper or non-compliant discharge, disposal or emission may result in harm to the environment and public health, as well as threaten the long-term viability of our business.

Our approach
Our Group HSSE standards support the Precautionary Principle in managing environmental risks. We seek to take preventive action to minimise our impact on the environment. Where required, we conduct environmental impact assessments in accordance with national and / or international standards and methodologies.

Our environmental protection standard establishes the requirements for emergency response protocols, including training for relevant employees. Environmental compliance audits are undertaken as part of our Group Integrated Audit programme.

Local environmental protection falls under the oversight of the Group HSSE department, guided by the Group HSSE Policy and Standards as well as all applicable environmental regulations.

To find out how we mitigate the impact of our fast-growing renewables operations in India on the environment, please refer to our Spotlight webpage.