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Woolworths' Green Building Protocol

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Agricultural Manufacturing Office Strategic Interest
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Amazon
Area: 5888268 km2
Countries:
Brazil; Peru; Suriname; France; Colombia; Guyana; Bolivia; Venezuela; Ecuador
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Santa Cruz; Manaus; La Paz
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Countries: South Africa
Basins: Orange
Project SDGs:
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Water Use Efficiency (SDG 6.4)
Services Needed: No services needed/offered
Desired Partner: Business
Language: English
Start & End Dates: Jan. 01, 2018  »  Ongoing
Contextual Condition(s): Other
Additional Benefits: Raised awareness of challenges among water users
Beneficiaries: Local communities / domestic users
Planning & Implementation Time: More than 3 years
Project Source: CDP
Profile Completion: 69%

Project Overview

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 real-estate is meeting international best practice for building sustainability. We currently have 100 Green Stores in our portfolio (around 1/3 of SA stores) and are looking to expand this. In…

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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 real-estate is meeting international best practice for building sustainability. We currently have 100 Green Stores in our portfolio (around 1/3 of SA stores) and are looking to expand this. In some cases, we have been required to respond to immediate risks of water shortages by retrofitting buildings with water storage capacity for uninterrupted supply. In light of the risks associated with the drought, our buildings specifications have been updated to ensure this is always the case. We have also invested in groundwater and treatment facilities at our head office and distribution centres.

Project Results

Improved water efficiency.

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Basin and/or Contextual Conditions: Other
Project Benefits: Raised awareness of challenges among water users
Indirect or Direct Beneficiaries: Local communities / domestic users
Months & Implementing: More than 3 years

Partner Organizations


Woolworths Holdings (South Africa) (Organization)

www.woolworths.co.za

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

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