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Total Organizations: 106
Total Projects: 64
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Profile Completion: 70%

Water Challenges

As reported by organizations on the Hub.

20.3%
Local Water Resource Governance
17.2%
Physical water supply
14.1%
Access to Water Supply and Water Services
12.5%
Water Demand and Competition among Users
10.9%
Compliance with Local Regulations and Widely-Accepted Standards
9.4%
Upstream Water Issues
7.8%
Influent
4.7%
Socioeconomic and Reputation
1.6%
Land Use Issues
1.6%
Water Pricing

Region Overview

The geography of the Orange-Senqu River basin is highly variable, from the mountainous terrain of the Kingdom of Lesotho, through the semi-arid and arid landscapes of South Africa’s Karoo and Richtersveld, to the deserts of southern Namibia. The total Orange-Senqu River basin extends over four countries, Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia, and South Africa, and covers an area of 1,000,000 km2. 64.2% (642,000 km2) of the basin falls within South Africa, 24.5% (245,000 km2) in Namibia, 7.9% (79,000 km2) in Botswana and 3.4% (34,000 km2) in Lesotho (ORASECOM 2007). The basin incorporates the central part of South Africa, which represents nearly half of the surface area of the RSA, the whole of Lesotho (where the main river is known as the Senqu), reaches to the southern part of Botswana, and drains most of the southern half of Namibia. Source: Orasecom

Organizations in Orange


Alegria activity S.L. produces special purpose mobile units. These mobile units are special purpose vehicles used to deploy any kind of service directly and easily to any location and social community in order to conduct turn-key campaigns in HEALTH, EDUCATION, … Learn More

The Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS) (www.a4ws.org) is a global membership-based network of businesses, civil society organisations and the public sector dedicated to promoting the responsible use of freshwater. AWS Members contribute to the sustainability of shared water resources through … Learn More

ÁLON connects people and resources to raise awareness, converge best practice and collaboration, to support the transition of industries, leaders &amp; lifestyles dependent on water – towards minimizing our water footprints. “We aim to shape consensus among pioneering Water Ambassadors … Learn More

Anheuser-Busch InBev is a publicly traded company (Euronext: ABI) based in Leuven, Belgium, with American Depositary Receipts on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: BUD). With a portfolio of well over 200 beer brands, it is the leading global brewer, … Learn More

Antea Group is an international engineering and environmental consulting firm with access to more than 3,000 consultants in over 100 offices around the world. Our Sustainability Practice brings together management consultants and technical experts offering solutions from strategy through implementation … Learn More

The company was founded for this moment, on a combined conviction in the power of human ingenuity and the potential of practical action to solve the problems of the decisive decade, and make sustainability happen. We believe that productivity and … Learn More

A Tanzania consulting firm on development issues including water, sanitation, energy and climate change. Learn More

Production of chemicals and equipment for potable water treatment and industrial water preparing. Learn More

To encourage 'Action for Responsible Management of Our Rivers and other Watercourses', towards a Vision of achieving 'Safe, Living Waterways Restored and Protected by Communities.' Learn More

Artos group aims to reveal economically sustainable solutions to help solving problem of safe drinking water in small communities. That is why at Artos we have developed a product, called Healthy Water Maker, which can (by using the latest purifying … Learn More

ASMAN Software Solutions Private Limited is a provider of cutting edge software consultancy, design and development services with headquarters in Hyderabad, India. The company made its inception into the IT arena in 2011 and offers a comprehensive range of Software … Learn More

Barloworld is a distributor of leading global brands with head offices in Johannesburg (South Africa) and Maidenhead (United Kingdom), providing integrated rental, fleet management, product support, and logistics solutions. Barloworld is committed to conducting its operations in an environmentally responsible … Learn More

El grupo Biosfera, es un think tank en investigacion de futuros sustentables. (BIOSFERA, INVESTIGACIÓN DE FUTUROS) es un equipo de análisis cuyo core business es la investigación prospectiva para la construcción de futuros deseables (futurables), asociados a la sustentabilidad (planeamiento … Learn More

Bloem Water is a State owned entity responsible for bulk water abstractions and purification for supply to major municipalities in the Free State province. Bloem Water abstract water from Caledon and Orange rivers respectively. Bloem Water is responsible for water … Learn More

Blue Planet Network provides a technology platform for funders to easily select, monitor, and manage WASH projects that have been peer reviewed and vetted for quality and sustainability. Each member project must pass a rigorous peer review and planning process … Learn More

"Develop women’s professional and leadership potential at all levels", with the determination that our effort will lead to "Equal Participation of Women and Men in Power and Decision-Making Roles". Main focus: Policy and legislation; participation of all stakeholders, especially women … Learn More

Candor Governance Enables Ethical Business. We turn complex corporate governance requirements into practical, tangible artifacts and actions. We specialize in the application of King III, South Africa's Code of Corporate Governance. This includes: > Governance of Social, Ethics and Environment … Learn More

The Centre for Advanced Research &amp; Development (CARD) is a non-government agency established, in India, with its Head quarters in Bhopal in Madhya Pradesh established in 1992. The CARD has been established to promote advanced research and to apply its … Learn More

To deliver to every home, business, or industrial complex, a real-time granular, auditable, and easy to use - all in one energy &amp; emissions tech suite. Software solutions that deliver 15%+ savings while believing in the 4-D's - Decarb, Digital, … Learn More

Independent advisory company seeking to catalyse environmental investments Main focus areas within water issues: water and irrigation, water and sanitation, water and business risk Learn More

The Climate Connected Benefit Society is an industrial and provident society for the benefit of the community – a very simple funding vehicle, which allows ordinary, socially aware investors in the UK to put their capital to work in a … Learn More

Ingenieria y Consultoría Ambiental. Learn More

The Corporate Eco Forum (CEF) is an invitation-only membership organization for large companies that demonstrate a serious commitment to environment as a business strategy issue. CEF’s mission is to help accelerate sustainable business innovation by creating the best neutral space … Learn More

Main focus is SUDS retrofit to tackle flooding and water quality problems in the City of Coventry, UK, and to provide biodiversity and amenity benefits to wildlife and citizens. Coventry has Living Lab Status and the group includes Coventry University … Learn More

De Beers, established in 1888, is the world's leading diamond company with unrivalled expertise in the exploration, mining and marketing of diamonds. Learn More

Deltares is an independent, institute for applied research in the field of water, subsurface and infrastructure. Throughout the world, we work on smart solutions, innovations and applications for people, environment and society. Our main focus is on deltas, coastal regions … Learn More

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is a federally owned organisation. We work worldwide in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development. Our mandate is to support the German Government in achieving its development objectives. We provide viable, … Learn More

Distell Group Limited is a multinational brewing and beverage company based in South Africa Learn More

“IC Medicals” and “ The Emission” are two genetically integrated global internet projects about informational copies of substances and biological objects. DST Foundation initiated the integration of these phenomenal projects in August 2009 as they both are based on usage … Learn More

Earthwatch is an International NGO which focusses on scientific research and education about environmental issues. Earthwatch run FreshWater Watch, an employee engagement programme which raises awareness of fresh water issues through hands-on Citizen Science Leader training days. In addition to … Learn More

The Endangered Wildlife Trust is a non governmental, non-profit, conservation organization, founded in 1973 and operating throughout southern Africa. The EWT conserves threatened species and ecosystems in southern Africa by initiating research and conservation action programmes, implementing projects which mitigate … Learn More

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Europ Assistance SA was established in 1993. We are proud to be the most comprehensive Assistance Services Provider in South Africa. Europ Assistance SA is undoubtedly the market leader in terms of product offering and client base. We are a … Learn More

Developing European Environmental Policy The European Commission develops and implements EU policies by proposing laws to the European Parliament and Council of the European Union helping EU countries implement EU legislation managing the EU's budget and allocating funding ensuring that … Learn More

Somos una organización social, ONGs, Fundación Privada, especializada en realización, diseño, planificación, ejecución, puesta en marcha y control de Proyectos Multivariable, Proyectos de Producción e Inversión social en las áreas de agro-desarrollos y comercialización de alimentos, trabajando esforzadamente para la … Learn More

Future 500 is a non-profit consultancy that builds trust between companies, advocates, investors, and philanthropists to advance business as a force for good. Our organization formed in 1995 as a venue for corporations and environmental NGOs to debate the systemic … Learn More

Water competition and water scarcity pose a financial and strategic risk to business Opportunities exist for businesses of all sizes, and across all sectors to reduce their reliance on water. Organisations are finding that there is a strong business case … Learn More

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Headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa, Gold Fields Limited is one of the world’s largest gold mining firms. Learn More

GSMA Mobile for Development brings together our mobile operator members, the wider mobile industry and the development community to drive commercial mobile services for underserved people in emerging markets. We identify opportunities for social, economic and environmental impact and stimulate … Learn More

Hatfield Consultants is a pioneer in the field of providing environmental consulting services with a 35-year history of providing innovative solutions to complex environmental challenges. Hatfield takes pride in developing the skills and capabilities of our staff, and in establishing … Learn More

HEINEKEN is the world's most international brewer. It is the leading developer and marketer of premium beer and cider brands. Led by the Heineken® brand, the Group has a powerful portfolio of more than 250 international, regional, local and specialty … Learn More

HPC's three main areas of excellence in the day to day business are: • Environmental Consultancy • Infrastructure Planning • Site Recycling HPC has 350 staff throughout Europe and an annual turnover of approx. 40 Mil EUROS. HPC is the … Learn More

HYDROC is an association of independent consultants, -scientists and -engineers, providing water-related services through a network of national and international experts. Our concept uses the synergies of our combined expertise for the successful implementation of a variety of projects. Our … Learn More

Since its foundation in May 2007, HYTECON has generated an established market position within the field of consulting services for water and technical hygiene related aspects, focussing especially on innovative and customer-oriented solutions. A highly experienced team of microbiologists and … Learn More

Purpose of the organization is to promote socio, economic and cultural advancement of weaker sections by education, training, research and field action programs. Specific focus is to promote awareness on water sanitation among rural poor communities and help them to … Learn More

The IWSD aims to assist in the achievement of sustainable development of water resources and waste management, environmental integrity, poverty reduction and gender equity through the provision of, and support to, development agencies in Zimbabwe and the Africa region. In … Learn More

Currently celebrating its 42nd year, ICCR is the pioneer coalition of active shareholders who view the management of their investments as a catalyst for change. Its 300 member organizations with over $100 billion in AUM have an enduring record of … Learn More

Since 1990, the International Business Leaders Forum (IBLF) has been an independent, global members organization of over 100 leading multinational companies. We work across the sectors of business, government and civil society focusing on critical sustainability, growth and leadership issues. … Learn More

A just world that values and conserves nature Learn More

The International Water Association (IWA) is an organisation that brings together people from across the water profession to deliver equitable and sustainable water solutions for our world. As a global network of water professionals, we seek to engage and partner … Learn More

IWMI is one of 15 international research centers supported by the network of 60 governments, private foundations and international and regional organizations collectively known as CGIAR. It is a non-profit organization with a staff of 350 and offices in over … Learn More

The organization is a Public benefit Organization (PBO) for the promotion and/or advocacy of human rights and democracy through the promotion of community-based projects relating to self-help, empowerment, capacity building, skills development or anti-poverty. The promotion, facilitation and support of … Learn More

BETTER public private partnership, with partner company John Todd Ecological Design, involved in sustainable water and wastewater and waste to food design and project development worldwide. See www.betterp3.com and www.toddecological.com Learn More

Our purpose is to provide Better Care for a Better World. People around the globe benefit from our products in their day-to-day lives, but we know that millions still lack access to basic products that could dramatically improve their quality … Learn More

As we share our water with the entire planet, we feel that it is a precious resource. We monitor how we use water at our factories and are constantly working on ways to reduce our consumption of fresh water resources. … Learn More

Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. Learn More

Mystical Adams Ale Mission Statement To restore hope among vulnerable communities that have been affected by poverty, water scarcity, improper sanitation, diseases, and other natural calamities. To afford Communities with the basic human necessities where children and their caregivers are … Learn More

Nampak is a South African company based in Johannesburg, South Africa that specialises in the manufacturing and design of packaging. Nampak operates from 25 sites in South Africa, contributing approximately 58% to group revenue, 18 sites in the rest of … Learn More

NAQWA is a Russian company that develops and makes nano drinking water recoverers. Our product NAQWA SPRING Drinking Water Recoverer (NAQWA SWR, www.naqwa.com ) created and manufactured in Russia is intended to provide sustainable drinking water solutions first of all … Learn More

The National Business Initiative (NBI) is a voluntary coalition of South African and multinational companies, working towards sustainable growth and development in South Africa. Established in 1995, the NBI is a global network partner of the World Business Council for … Learn More

Sunass regulates water and sewage companies, oversees quality of service standards, settles customer complaints and sets regulated prices. Learn More

· Climate change impact risk assessments, strategy, adaptation and proofing · Resilient cities / business · Water resources yield and supply assurance · Hydrology, specialising in Forest Hydrology (Professionally registered) · Flood modelling · Conceptual water supply planning · GIS … Learn More

NatuReS’ Vision: Preserving Natural Resources The Natural Resources Stewardship Programme (NatuReS) enables private-public-civil society partnerships to manage the natural resources they need for sustainable growth and better livelihoods. The programme’s vision is a world where all stakeholders collaborate to sustainably … Learn More

Nedbank is one of South Africa’s largest banking groups with a wide range of wholesale and retail banking services. Nedbank employs over 30 000 employees with a market capitalisation of R136bn as at end 2018. It is one of SA’s … Learn More

NEPAD Business Foundation is an internationally APMG accredited training organisation delivering the Certified PPP Professional Program. The program was developed by the World Bank Group and consists of three courses being the Foundation -, Project Preparation – and Project Execution … Learn More

A pioneer and the world-leading provider of Drip Irrigation solutions, Netafim is the largest player in the global irrigation industry. With 14 manufacturing facilities in 11 countries, 27 subsidiaries, and a strong global distribution network across 110-plus countries, Netafim combines … Learn More

Netcare Limited is an investment holding company which operates through a number of subsidiaries and employs just over 21,000 people. Netcare is the largest provider of private healthcare in both South Africa and the United Kingdom. Learn More

Northam is an independent, fully empowered, mid-tier, integrated PGM producer with two primary operating assets, the Zondereinde and Booysendal mines in the South African Bushveld Complex. Learn More

NVH's mission is to provide low cost, low energy solutions for sanitation and ground water pollution. NVH partners with the Indian Ministry of Defence Research Laboratory to commercialise for global use an effective biological process creating potable water as only … Learn More

To supply clean and safe potable water to the communities and rural areas Learn More

The agreement to formally establish the Orange-Senqu River Commission (ORASECOM) was signed on 3 November 2000 in Windhoek, Namibia, by the Ministers responsible for Water Affairs in the four basin states, Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia and South Africa. The Commission comprises … Learn More

Water stewardship has long been one of PepsiCo’s top priorities, and it's an important part of building a Positive Value Chain. As one of the first companies of our size to acknowledge water as a human right, we have a … Learn More

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Pioneer Foods is one of the largest South African producers and distributors of a range of branded Consumer Products and Food and Beverage products. The Group operates mainly across South Africa, providing wholesale, retail and informal trade customers with products … Learn More

Redefine is a trusted partner in the property market, with a focus on owning, developing and managing quality property. The company's environmental strategy focuses on facilitating the reduction of its environmental footprint while maintaining a positive effect on asset values … Learn More

The Rural Water Supply Network (RWSN) is the global network of professionals and practitioners working to raise standards of knowledge and evidence, technical and professional competence, practice and policy in rural water supply and so fulfil the vision of sustainable … Learn More

SABMiller is one of the world’s largest brewers, with more than 200 beer brands and some 70,000 employees in over 75 countries. We are also one of the world’s largest bottlers of Coca-Cola products. We’ve become a global leader by … Learn More

Our focus is on designing, manufacturing and supplying sanitation solutions that impact positively on the enviornment and thereby contributing to SDG 6 directly, but indirectly on SDG 3. Our toilet products are designed to operate without water for flushing, and … Learn More

Integrated energy and chemicals company, with head office in Johannesburg, South Africa. Two large production facilities (Sasol Synfuels and Sasol Infrachem) located in the Orange-Senqu (Vaal River) catchment. Learn More

We are a commerical company focused on addressing sewerage and sewage constaints and bottlenecks. We have created new patented technologies and are now complete with tests and trials. It is a waterless toilet with a unique processing mechanism. It is … Learn More

The Sindh Irrigation and Drainage Authority (SIDA) is an autonomous organization, taking over the Sindh irrigation and drainage system from the Sindh Irrigation and Power Department. It was established in 1997, an innovative act to devolve power in the water … Learn More

We are Ukrainian company SOUZ-CONTINENT. Our company has advanced innovative, high-tech development projects to work with the water is getting the alternate energy and water purification. Very interested in mutually beneficial cooperation for the prosperity of the world community. Learn More

Talbot &amp; Talbot focuses on water management, industrial and municipal wastewater and water treatment, plant operations and maintenance and water reclamation. We provide sustainable solutions to water resource management needs and challenges, including understanding water-related risks. Learn More

CAWST, the Centre for Affordable Water and Sanitation Technology, is a non-profit organization that provides training and consulting to organizations that work directly with populations in developing countries who lack access to clean water and basic sanitation. CAWST "walks beside" … Learn More

Christopher Gleadle brings Sustainability, and the Green Economy• to life and shows you how to capture, create and deliver more value: serve customers better, reduce costs and mitigate conspiring environmental and social risk to see opportunity for greater profit. His … Learn More

The Coca-ColaCompany is the world's largest beverage company. The purpose of company is to refresh the world and make a difference. Our vision is to craft the brands and choice of drinks that people love, to refresh them in body … Learn More

The Mvula Trust is South Africa's largest water and sanitation NGO, working to improve the health and well-being of rural and peri-urban communities by increasing access to sustainable water, sanitation and related services. We offer specialist services for developing capacity … Learn More

The Toilet Board Coalition (TBC) is a business platform enabling private sector engagement; connecting large and small companies; and ensuring close collaboration between private, public and non-profit sectors with the common goal to accelerate the business of sanitation for all. … Learn More

Trucost provides data and insight to help its clients understand the economic consequences of natural capital dependency. Our clients include companies and their advisors, the investment community, governments, academics and thought leaders. Learn More

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Uthingo Environmental Services prides itself in providing services to purify water through its cost effective and efficient water purification methods. We aim to ensure that enough sewage treatment plants are installed and are in working order, safe and reliable. We … Learn More

VILLAGES UNIS est une ONG Suisse, reconnue d’utilité publique au N° 080.913007 date de la décision 18/12/2013 et basée dans la république et Canton de Genève Elle est active dans les domaines de la coopération au développement, à l'aide humanitaire … Learn More

WASH is critical to leading healthy lives. Yet billions of people every day still do not have access to safe and clean water for drinking or washing, toilets and basic hygiene requirements to ensure that they stay healthy and well. … Learn More

Wastewater Exchange is the designer and the implementer of the Ethical Water Exchange (all rights reserved) transforming wastewater into commoditised treated wastewater for the good sake of our health, planet, economy &amp; water resources as common good. Learn More

WaterAid is an international NGO focused exclusively on ensuring equitable access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene education for the world’s poorest communities. Formed in 1981, we have been working in water, sanitation and hygiene for over 30 years. To … Learn More

Water Canada is an influencer, a networker, and a newsmaker. Our editors and researchers know the industry and the people implementing plans and projects on the frontlines. Thousands of readers turn to us for exclusive, insightful content that speaks to … Learn More

Water Offsets is a vertically integrated WaterTECH company, working in high water stress countries to deliver water resilient communities, companies and cities. Many cities are experiencing rapid urbanisation, climate change, floods, droughts, dwindling water resources resulting in poor water supply, … Learn More

Water Technologies International (GR8 Water) is engaged in the manufacture and distribution of technologically advanced Atmospheric Water Generators (AWG). These unique devices utilize a patent pending air purification input system to produce clean, great-tasting, safe water from the humidity in … Learn More

A research and advocacy charity working for equitable and sustainable water resource management. We work with all water users to support objective understanding of opportunities and barriers to progress, and to galvanise action based on reliable evidence, transperancy and accountability. Learn More

Wello is a social venture with a bold mission: to deliver clean water to a thirsty world. By reframing the water crisis as an opportunity, Wello has reinvented the wheel and developed an innovative and sustainable business model. THE WATERWHEEL … Learn More

Woolworths Holdings Limited is an investment holding company, listed on the JSE Limited since 1997. It operates mainly through two subsidiaries, Woolworths (Proprietary) Limited and Country Road Limited and through a joint venture, Woolworths Financial Services (Proprietary) Limited. Caring for … Learn More

Promoting the use of innovative water-from-air tech for evaporation and condensate recapture &amp; reuse by communities and businesses resiliently adapting to global warming and responding to disasters. In arid and drying regions lacking or losing surface and groundwaters, atmospheric (clean) … Learn More

To inspire people to live in harmony with nature for the benefit of our country and well-being of all Learn More

Zander Agro offers services on water borehole discovery in hard to reach territories ( hills, deserts, etc by using new, unique technology for water borehole discovery that unites scientific methodology and exclusive software and hardware tools. This new technology determines … Learn More

Our Vision is widespread implementation of sustainable chemistry, driving innovations and best practices in textile, apparel and footwear industries to protect consumers, workers and the environment. Our Mission is to enable brands and retailers in the textile, apparel, and footwear … Learn More

Projects in Orange


Long Term Bulk Water strategy - We assessed our long term water operating plan against the available water supplies and developed a Bulk Water Strategy to develop new water sources and augment current water supplies with post-consumer treated wastewater. In … Learn More

BAW has set a group aspirational target of 10% efficiency improvement in water withdrawal (municipal sources) intensity by 2020FYE against a business as usual scenario, off a 2015 baseline year, further supported by BAW's Water Use and Management Policy. BAW … Learn More

At the end of 2016, our operations in Armenia joined forces with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) at the Advanced Science and Partnerships for Integrated Resource Development Project (ASPIRED) - a 5-year initiative that aims at supporting … Learn More

Lastly, the work done in 2018 and 2019 to identify its water risks is now giving Danone a detailed picture of the water footprint of its operations and supply chain. (pg. 144). Danone established an overall and systematic assessment process … Learn More

Due to the risks and the high focus on development in Africa, South Africa was selected as one of Hilton's initial pilot locations. So far, an in-depth risk analysis has been carried out, including gathering information about actions taken to … Learn More

Sasol, a producer and bulk supplier of solvent chemicals used in hand sanitizer production, has faced a 400% increase in demand for its alcohol-based products. Sasol’s laboratories, production, marketing, and supply chain teams are working around the clock to increase … Learn More

The Diageo Water Blueprint lays out a roadmap for the company to address water challenges across four key areas: Sourcing. Diageo works closely with its suppliers to reduce water impacts in its supply chain by providing tools for its suppliers, … Learn More

This project implements water stewardship practices, particularly water savings (by reducing demand) and nature-based solutions that will increase the water supply to the basin. Learn More

An Enterprise Sustainability Platform has been developed and implemented, monitoring excessive use of water and electricity. Awareness is then created and strategies devised to better manage the consumption and usage thereof.Project ResultsThis ensures immediate and accurate reporting to support good … Learn More

Greenpop aims to create collaborative public art which educates communities about local environmental and conservation issues and empowers people to take positive action. Our Programme Outcomes To paint conservation-themed murals in public and community spaces To include local communities in … Learn More

In 2011 SABI and Sasol - in recognition of the serious and escalating water issues in the Upper Vaal Catchment in South Africa - introduced initiatives aimed at positively influencing water users' behaviour in key water management areas. This web … Learn More

Forest restoration is one of the most effective strategies to fight climate change. Greenpop aims to plant 500,000 trees to restore degraded forest areas, increase biodiversity, and expand ecosystem services across Sub-Saharan Africa by 2025. In addition to putting trees … Learn More

L’Oréal’s has launched solidarity plans across its many international locations, including Egypt, the Ukraine, Brazil, and South Africa to support the global fight against COVID-19. It has shifted production in 28 factories to produce hand sanitizer, much of which will … Learn More

Hotels have been advised to use IHG Green Engage to record their water use. The IHG Green Engage system is our Group-wide, online sustainability programme. It helps our hotels to manage and report their use of energy, carbon, water and … Learn More

Long Term Bulk Water strategy - We assessed our long term water operating plan against the available water supplies and developed a Bulk Water Strategy to develop new water sources and augment current water supplies with post-consumer treated wastewater. The … Learn More

Improving the practices to reduce water use and letting our employees know of the efforts being performed is important to reduce water risk.Project ResultsReduce water use Learn More

As a result, we signed an off-take agreement with the Rustenburg Water Services Trust to use 15 Ml/d of treated sewerage effluent from its sewage treatment plant at a cost of R2.1million per month. This amount will increase to 25 … Learn More

In order to use a large amount of water, we will further improve the recycling rate of water from the current 80%. For this purpose, we will implement the current water treatment facility (approx. 100 million yen) to increase the … Learn More

Water resources continue to deteriorate despite the adoption of IWRM and some progresses in policies, laws, monitoring programmes, etc. Concurrently, poverty, inequality, social and environmental injustices still pervade the African continent. Fundamental shift in managerial attitude and policy is required … Learn More

IWaSP partnership efforts in South Africa indirectly improved water security for 300,000 people in 2015. Over EUR250,000 was leveraged for partnerships from the private sector and over EUR500,000 from government departments. WaSP South Africa was the lead organiser of the … Learn More

The responses for managing water risks include risk assessments; Environmental Management Systems; the use of predictive water balances; rainwater harvesting; storm water management and water re-use, recycling and conservation initiatives. During 2018 Gold Fields intends to set targets in line … Learn More

In South Africa, we manage approximately 254,000 hectares of eucalyptus and pine plantations which supply timber to our Richards Bay mill. Our plantations are vulnerable to reduced water supply and climate change may reduce rainfall and increase temperatures in coming … Learn More

Our company Maithri Aquatech has developed MEGHDOOT (which in Sanskrit means Messenger of the Clouds), an Atmospheric Water Generator which produces the purest form of potable water from the humidity present in the AIR! The water is also microbe-free and … Learn More

This partnership seeks to reduce water losses in Metsimaholo Local Municipality (LM), situated in the International Vaal/Orange-Senqu catchment. Actions include a baseline assessment to determine current losses, community outreach measures and leakage repair on bulk and household infrastructure. Project partners … Learn More

In line with the site’s continuous improvement and resource conservation objectives, the site completed the installation of HVAC condensate recovery system and additional Reverse Osmosis Water Buffer Tanks. To further mitigate the risk of low water supply, the site is … Learn More

The MWP’s mission is to work towards the social change required to improve wetland sustainability practices. Improved wise use of communal wetlands in rural tribal areas through raised awareness, increased capacity and competence, establishment of wetland governance structures, and implementation … Learn More

The NFEPA project is a multi-partner project between CSIR, South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI), Water Research Commission (WRC), Department of Water Affairs (DWA), Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA), Worldwide Fund for Nature (WWF), South African Institute of Aquatic Biodiversity … Learn More

As Northam’s operations are located in an area where water is considered a scarce resource, Northam recognises that water availability may in future be constrained as a result of increasing industrial and domestic pressure on water supplies. It is critical … Learn More

Northam’s Corporate Sustainability Investment programme has driven an initiative to monitor the waste facilities, fountains, dams, pans, streams and rivers in the area. In Financial Year 2016, we continued the use of biodegradable tablets, known as ECO tablets, in the … Learn More

Sedibeng (utility service provider) is responsible for supplying potable water from the Vaal Gamagara Water Supply Scheme (VGGWSS) to our Northern Cape mines. Mines are expected to fund a significant portion of the scheme. A Manganese Leadership Forum has been … Learn More

In recent years, the WWF-Mondi WSP has broadened its focus convening stakeholders on a catchment basis to collectively better manage water resources, through an innovative social learning approach.This is critical, as isolated good practice by a single player cannot address … Learn More

The Coca-Cola Company and WWF partnered up with a local growers' association in South Africato to create Project Khula, a mentorship program between the commercial sugercane growers and previously disadvantaged smallholder farmers. Smallholder farmers are helped to establish cooperatives and … Learn More

Through guidelines for sustainable barley production we developed with WWF-South Africa, we have helped farmers increase the resilience, productivity and economic value of their crop while reducing environmental impact. By using precision irrigation of barley, the amount of water used … Learn More

Gold Fields’ South Deep mine spent a total of US $3.6 million on water management and projects during 2016. Water projects include ARD management. South Deep implements a range of measures to prevent or contain Acid Rock Drainage (ARD) and … Learn More

Tiger Brands response strategy incorporates a number of aspects which are included in the organisations primary strategy of reducing water consumption while maintaining water quality. Tiger Brands has numerous response strategies, i.e. involvement in infrastructure maintenance, greater due diligence, setting … Learn More

Limits on water withdrawals will likely impact BAW's operations to a lesser extent than its customers given its predominant use of water is limited to washing of vehicles, plant and equipment as well as WASH services, and does not form … Learn More

Woolworths invests annually in WWF-SA�s Water Balance project, which aims to protect some of South Africa�s most important water source areas through the removal of alien (invasive) vegetation that is estimated to capture up to 7% of South Africa�s already … Learn More

In GB, together with the Coca-Cola Foundation, we are also working with WWF on a three-year programme to improve water quality and replenish water sources in East Anglia, an area where much of the sugar we use is grown. The … Learn More

Alcoa approved a capital investment of US$115 Million for residue filtration at the Kwinana refinery in Western Australia, a technology with multiple benefits, which we commissioned in early 2016. With this technology, bauxite residue generated from the alumina refining process … Learn More

We developed a "river collaborative" with other stakeholders in the Eerste River catchment, including the Stellenbosch municipality, University of Stellenbosch, other industries, Worldwide Fund for Nature (WWF) and the water and environmental regulatory bodies with the view of developing an … Learn More

Using Namibia's potential for solar energyIn Namibia, the sun shines an average of 10 hours a day � it is one of the sunniest countries on earth and therefore has enormous potential for solar energy. However, the country imports 60 … Learn More

Clean energy and social justice for South AfricaThe Bokpoort solar power plant is located the Northern Cape Province and saves carbon emissions by generating electricity from solar power, replacing fossil fuel-based power plants. The projects contributes to improving energy supply … Learn More

The CEO Water Mandate launched this collaboration to help companies set water stewardship targets to both address their business-related water challenges and build the resilience of the broader catchment. Crucially, the pilot project informs target-setting through a local lens: because … Learn More

BAW is committed to communicating its actions regarding environmental stewardship with stakeholders through sustainability communication in the media and publications released by the group. BAW engages with world class principals and suppliers that actively manage water use and water-related risks.Project … Learn More

We aim to be a 'Responsible Water Steward' to maximise the long-term value of water while seeking to achieve no long-term net harm to the environment or communities where we operate. We treat all stakeholders respectfully, fully observe human rights … Learn More

We have worked with leading NGO, Conservation South Africa, to produce The Sustainable Dairy Handbook, a guideline to help dairy farmers implement best practices in sustainable agriculture and resource conservation. Project Results Learn More

The project will be based in the Sedibeng District municipality of Gauteng Province which has a population of approximately 1,100,000 within its three local municipalities of eMfuleni, Midvaal and Lesedi. Water supply and provision of sanitation in the district have … Learn More

A new waste-water treatment facility in Stellenbosch, constructed by Distell, was completed to pre-treat the waste water before discharge to the municipal sewer. Construction of further treatment processes which would use water reclamation and re-use is currently underway.Project ResultsImproved wastewater … Learn More

Water2Life is a powerful employee-initiated and employee-driven program that works to bring clean water to communities in need on every continent. This year, our global employee-initiated and employee-driven programme Water2Life celebrated its 10th anniversary, providing basic water infrastructure for those … Learn More

WaterAid is an international NGO focused exclusively on ensuring equitable access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene education (WASH) for the world’s poorest communities. Formed in 1981 we have been working in water, sanitation and hygiene for over 30 years. … Learn More

Increasing investment is a sustainable water supply plan and projects as part of our business continuity plan. This included reducing water use, increasing recycling of water, identifying and developing alternative water supply i.e. ground water as well as constructing waste … Learn More

We are focused on continuing to improve efficiency of the use of water to ensure that costs are contained as best as possible year-on-year. Between the 2012 and 2017 financial years, we realised an 11% improvement in water efficiency through … Learn More

Our 2 largest operations Sasol Secunda Operations and Sasolburg Operations managed to achieve 19% and 29% savings, respectively. This was achieved by implementing the following measures: The watering of gardens and lawns with potable water was stopped. - The washing … Learn More

In 2017, we invested €650k on eco-efficiency measures in factories in the Orange basin to minimize environmental impacts inc. water. Rolling out metering helped unlock new insights and drove further water savings. In 2014, we issued a Green Bond, the … Learn More

Construction of a waste water treatment and water reclamation plant was started to allow the recovery of more than 1800m3/d of waste water for re-use in non-product contact uses following reverse osmosis treatment. Project Results Recovery of more than 1800m3/d … Learn More

Ï¿½In 2020 we continued with our water source area conservation partnership with WWF-SA. The focus of this programme is on the protection and development of effective water ecosystems that consider the need to protect South Africa�s essential water source areas, … Learn More

Providing safe and drinking water around the communities with crisis Learn More

Zurich Insurance Group recently announced a new collaboration with the Global Resilience Partnership to create a three-phased grant competition called the “Water Window” which will work as an incubator to help develop water related innovations in the Sahel, the Horn … Learn More

We consider risks associated with water availability and quality in the evaluation of new real-estate or expansion opportunities (including water efficient fixtures and fittings, water-wise gardens, rainwater harvesting etc.) and are guided by our Green Building protocol to ensure that … Learn More

Working for Wetlands uses wetland rehabilitation as a vehicle for both poverty alleviation and the wise use of wetlands. It follows an approach that centres on cooperative government and the creation of partnerships between landowners, communities, civil society and the … Learn More

Bangladesh is experiencing one of the worst humanitarian crises in history. Since August 2017, Bangladesh has seen an unprecedented influx of Rohingya refugees fleeing violence in MyanmarÕs Rakhine State. Among the nearly 1 million Rohingya refugees now residing in the … Learn More


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