Water efficiency in factories
Natura develops several actions to better use water in its facilities. In Cajamar (SP), for example, reused water is used in toilets, building cleaning and utilities. At the Ecoparque site, in Benevides (PA), a system of filter gardens is used to treat non-industrial water from the facilities.
Plant water use goals and LEED certifications
Grupo Boticário establishes sectoral targets for the use of water in its factories. Among them, that in 100% of the works, renovations and new constructions, sustainable construction premises are used, which includes the water consumption system.
Water efficiency and holding periodic meetings
Water reuse, reduction of losses in operations, identification of leaks and periodic meetings between the processes and environment areas are Ecolab's main actions to include the water theme in its operations.
Action plans to combat water scarcity
Braskem's Climate Change Adaptation Plan identified water scarcity as the main potential threat to the company's operations. The water risk affects four basins where Braskem operates ⎼ Rio de Janeiro, Bahia, Alagoas and São Paulo (Cubatão and Paulínea). For each of these Basins, a study was carried out […]
Risk identification and goal plan
During the generation of its Materiality Matrix, Braskem identified water as one of its 17 main risks. These risks were grouped into 10 Strategic Macro-Objectives monitored by the company's board. Among them, the objective of water efficiency.
Water theme included in sustainability governance actions
At Bayer, the water issue is treated as a priority in sustainability governance actions. In this sense, early mapping and action are carried out on issues related to risks.
Targets to reduce new water abstraction
The Anglo American Group has set targets to reduce the abstraction of new water in regions with water scarcity. The goal is to achieve a reduction of 50% by 2030. The company also actively participates in the Special Water Resources Program (PERH), developed by the Brazilian Mining Institute (Ibram).
Use of software to assess water stress
Votorantim Cimentos incorporated the water theme as a fundamental pillar in its long-term strategy. Among the initiatives is the use of software to evaluate water stress scenarios. The objective is to outline perspectives for the years 2020, 2030 and 2040. The coverage is 100% of the locations where it has […]
Use of reused water
Large-scale reuse water at the facilities at the Cajamar (SP) unit. At the Ecoparque industrial complex, in Benevides (PA), a system of filtering gardens for the treatment of water in the installations.
Projects in partnership with the Trata Brasil institute
The inclusion of the water theme in BRK's business strategy includes partnerships with the Trata Brasil institute. The work seeks to develop studies and projects that reflect the importance of sanitation in people's lives. The company also maintains a partnership with the institution Comunitas, for the “Together for Sustainable Development” project. The initiative […]
