var responses = {"AR":{"impacts":[{"response-en":"Associated British Food\u2019s Tucuman site uses water primarily for cooling purposes, however below average rainfall in the spring of 2017 reduced water availability, leading to production disruption and reduced output. To mitigate this risk, the company invested US$2.2m in infrastructure improvements and plans to shift from a one through cooling system to a closed-circuit system, which will reduce total water usage. ","responseCompanyName":"Associated British Food","imageFilename":"consumerStaples","sectionId":"impacts","countryId":"AR"}],"risks":[{"response-en":"Smurfit Kappa Group PLC\u2019s site in Argentina is located within an area that has an insufficient municipal water treatment network. This could lead to the potential risk of contaminated groundwater. The mill draws water from an alternative and non-competing source, and does not contribute to groundwater contamination. However, SKG is still at risk from plant disruption and reduced output. To mitigate this risk, SKG has aligned its policy positon with water stewardship goals, engaged with the local community and other stakeholders in the river basin, set site-specific targets, and contributed towards the refurbishment of a wastewater treatment plant.","responseCompanyName":"Smurfit Kappa Group PLC ","imageFilename":"materials","sectionId":"risks","countryId":"AR"},{"response-en":"Danone aims to mitigate the risk of brand damage from increased pressure on water resources and deforestation in Argentina by strengthening links with the local community and implementing river basin restoration initiatives. Danone has partnered with the NGO Banco de Bosque and implemented the \u201cDija tu Huella\u201d or \u201cLeave your Mark\u201d initiative, to reduce the company\u2019s environmental impact. Danone has committed to protecting one square mile of forest for every bottle of water sold. In 2014, the project had protected 48,000 square miles of land and Danone is continuing to promote conservation through a 360 marketing plan incorporating TV advertising and a documentary produced in partnership with National Geographic. ","responseCompanyName":"Danone","imageFilename":"consumerStaples","sectionId":"risks","countryId":"AR"}],"opportunities":[{"response-en":"Cooperative de Productores identified an opportunity for climate change adaptation through a more rigorous sustainability program. By implementing the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change\u2019s \u201creduce, reuse and recycle\u201d strategy to limit GHG and reduce operating costs, the company has established new standards for water quality and environmental monitoring. ","responseCompanyName":"Cooperativa de Productores (Salta Corp)","imageFilename":"consumerStaples","sectionId":"opportunities","countryId":"AR"}]},"AU":{"impacts":[{"response-en":"Coca-Cola Amatil experienced an increase in operating costs due to higher water prices across multiple jurisdictions in which it operates. This includes increases in the price of water supply and wastewater disposal in line with annual regulator reviews. In response the company has introduced water management incentives whilst promoting best practice throughout its operations to increase site water efficiency and reduce wastewater volumes. ","responseCompanyName":"Coca-Cola Amatil","imageFilename":"consumerStaples","sectionId":"impacts","countryId":"AU"},{"response-en":"Flooding forced Fortescue Metals Group to close operations for one week during the rainy season in Pilbara. Heavy rainfall is typical from October-March and Fortescue is experienced in managing seasonal weather variations, therefore the impact of this temporary closure was minimal. However, significant disruptions from weather are unusual and managed according to the company\u2019s emergency response procedures. Since this closure, Fortescue has invested in infrastructure maintenance and enhanced flood emergency response to ensure the safety of operations and personnel.","responseCompanyName":"Fortescue Metals Group ","imageFilename":"materials","sectionId":"impacts","countryId":"AU"}],"riskAssessments":[{"response-en":"CSL uses a combination of internal company knowledge, the WBCSD Global Water Tool and the Aqueduct Water Risk Atlas when it comes to assessing water risk. \n\nThe WBSCD Global Water Tool and the Aqueduct Water Risk Atlas are used to provide information on the sensitivity of the watersheds where CSL manufacturing facilities are located. Site-based risk assessments are then undertaken, including water availability and quality issues, drawing on the local knowledge of staff at site level.\n\nBy synthesizing internal company knowledge and big data, CSL is able to develop holistic and site-specific risk mitigation strategies. \u00a0\n","responseCompanyName":"CSL","imageFilename":"healthCare","sectionId":"riskAssessments","countryId":"AU"},{"response-en":"BHP Billiton has adopted a holistic water risk management approach to identify and mitigate ecosystem vulnerabilities. The companies Pilbara Water Resource Management Strategy (PWRMS) establishes early warning triggers and thresholds used to monitor and predict the impact hydrological changes and mining operations could have on the local community and environment. PWRMS is used as a practical framework for water management to reduce BHP\u2019s water footprint and maximize commercial, operational, social, and environmental benefits. \u00a0","responseCompanyName":"BHP Billiton","imageFilename":"materials","sectionId":"riskAssessments","countryId":"AU"}],"risks":[{"response-en":"Alcoa\u2019s operations in Australia produces over half the bauxite and raw material used to produce aluminum for the company. Any production curtailment in Australia would jeopardize aluminum metal production at Alcoa plants globally. In order to mitigate potential constraints to future growth, driven by water scarcity, Alcoa invested US$115 million in technology and infrastructure improvements. This involved the reduction in water needed for bauxite production, minimizing bauxite residue and reducing freshwater use at the Kwinana refinery by 317 million gallons per year.","responseCompanyName":"Alcoa Corp. ","imageFilename":"materials","sectionId":"risks","countryId":"AU"},{"response-en":"Kirin Holdings Co. uses technological innovation to mitigate the risk drought poses to its production volume. Restrictions on water consumption would result in a significant loss of profit, prompting Kirin to invest US$2.3 million in mitigation strategies. These include increased use of new technology and engagement with local communities and customers. An example can be seen through the implementation of an advanced water treatment system, using reverse osmosis and recycled water to significantly reduce water consumption at its plants in Brisbane. ","responseCompanyName":"Kirin Holdings Co. ","imageFilename":"materials","sectionId":"risks","countryId":"AU"}],"opportunities":[{"response-en":"Origin Energy identified an opportunity to improve community relations by implementing a large-scale agricultural irrigation system in collaboration with local landholders. The scheme treats Coal Seam Gas water at the Australia Pacific LNG project using reverse osmosis. In 2016, the irrigation system enabled more than half the produced Coal Steam Gas Water to be treated and reused.","responseCompanyName":"Origin Energy","imageFilename":"energy","sectionId":"opportunities","countryId":"AU"},{"response-en":"KAO Corporation aims to enhance its brand value by offering products that reduce the end users water consumption. An example can see seen through the creation of a laundry detergent which only requires a one rinse cycle. Public utility rates have increased for more than 40% over three years in Australia and as consumers become more aware of water conservation, products that promote water conservation are receiving high customer satisfaction rates.","responseCompanyName":"KAO Corporation","imageFilename":"consumerStaples","sectionId":"opportunities","countryId":"AU"}],"governance":[{"response-en":"Through the establishment of sustainability goals, Incitiec Pivot has succeeded in reducing water withdrawal by 20% since 2016. Water targets are managed on a site-by-site basis, allowing targets to be tailored to the needs of specific sites.","responseCompanyName":"Incitec Pivot ","imageFilename":"materials","sectionId":"governance","countryId":"AU"},{"response-en":"Amcor introduced water management KPIs in order to lower water use per plant. Though water availability is not considered a high risk to operations, Amcor recognizes the importance of managing water as a valuable resource. In 2016, all operational sites were required to have water management plans in plans in place.","responseCompanyName":"Amcor","imageFilename":"materials","sectionId":"governance","countryId":"AU"}],"targetsGoals":[{"response-en":"Coca-Cola Amatil aims to contribute to providing access to WASH in local communities with the goal of returning an amount of water equivalent to that used in beverage production by 2020. At the time of reporting, 13.87 million liters of water were safely returned through community access initiatives in Indonesia.","responseCompanyName":"Coca-Cola Amatil","imageFilename":"consumerStaples","sectionId":"targetsGoals","countryId":"AU"},{"response-en":"PanAust aims to increase access to WASH in communities surrounding its operations to help achieve SDG 6 - Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. Since 2008, PanAust has invested over US$4.2 million in community development projects for villages near the company's operations and logistics routes. Through these programs, over 15 villages have benefitted from new or improved water supply systems and approximately 1,230 toilets have been constructed. ","responseCompanyName":"PanAust","imageFilename":"materials","sectionId":"targetsGoals","countryId":"AU"}]},"BR":{"impacts":[{"response-en":"Between December 2015 and January 2017, FIBRIA Celulose S\/A experienced higher operating costs and reputational damage following the collapse of the Samarco dam. This caused contamination of the Doce River, inhibiting mill operations and disrupting the local water supply. In response, Fibria engaged with local stakeholders, policy makers and environmental agencies to align treatment with local water standards and reduce water turbidity. ","responseCompanyName":"FIBRIA Celulose S\/A","imageFilename":"materials","sectionId":"impacts","countryId":"BR"},{"response-en":"Beginning in 2014, Kellogg's manufacturing facility in Sao Paulo, Brazil had to truck water to the site due to inadequate municipal volumes. \u00a0Additionally, electricity costs rose in 2015 and 2016 due to local reliance on hydropower and local drought conditions. In total this increased operating costs by approximately US$85000 per year. Kellogg responded by establishing site specific targets at its San Paulo facility, reducing water consumption through employee engagement and investment in infrastructure. ","responseCompanyName":"Kellogg Company","imageFilename":"consumerStaples","sectionId":"impacts","countryId":"BR"}],"riskAssessments":[{"response-en":"Marfrig Global Foods S\/A uses the Water Footprint Network methodology to calculate water risk in its value chain as well as the WBCSD Global Water Tool and WRI Aqueduct to identify operations in at risk areas. To compliment this, Marfig also incorporates internal company knowledge and uses specialized consultancy to support data collection and risk evaluation at the local level to identify additional water risks. ","responseCompanyName":"Marfrig Global Foods S\/A","imageFilename":"consumerStaples","sectionId":"riskAssessments","countryId":"BR"},{"response-en":"Kablin uses internal company knowledge to assess water risk, focusing on water use in the product life cycle from production to the end-user. Based on this analysis, Kablin establishes factory targets for water consumption, which are assessed monthly, and created a set of guidelines to minimize the potential negative environmental impacts of industrial operations. In 2016 Kablin conducted a complex study of climate vulnerabilities which is being used to develop a companywide strategy to identify and manage risk. ","responseCompanyName":"Kablin S\/A","imageFilename":"materials","sectionId":"riskAssessments","countryId":"BR"}],"risks":[{"response-en":"Braskem S\/A aims to limit the risk of production disruption caused by drought through engagement with policy makers and other stakeholders, investing in infrastructure, and creating water management incentives for their staff. Braskem created an action plan by region and at river basin level within the company\u2019s broader climate change adaptation plan, allowing site-specific targets to be established. Additionally, Braskem collaborates with other companies in the river basin to engage local government and other possible partners to evaluate and implement water reuse projects.","responseCompanyName":"Braskem S\/A","imageFilename":"materials","sectionId":"risks","countryId":"BR"},{"response-en":"EDP - Energias de Portugal S.A. aims to mitigate risks posed by higher water prices by investing in water efficiency programs at its Pec\u00e9m coal-fired thermal power plant in Cear\u00e1 State, Brazil. EDP has implemented circuit optimization initiatives, including improving cooling tower technology to reduce water needs, leading to a 12% reduction in water consumption. EDP also participates in the regions\u2019 Watershed Committee, the entity that manages the state\u2019s water resources, and is involved in negotiations with the state government regarding water issues.","responseCompanyName":"EDP - Energias de Portugal S.A.","imageFilename":"utilities","sectionId":"risks","countryId":"BR"}],"opportunities":[{"response-en":"Braskem identified an opportunity to increase its brand value by mobilizing and engaging its value chain and stakeholders. Braskem participates in forums for the evaluation and discussion of water management, such as associations of chemical industries, industry federations and watershed committees. It seeks to influence and propose new public policies to encourage the use of alternative sources of water such as the reuse of water and desalination. ","responseCompanyName":"Braskem S\/A","imageFilename":"materials","sectionId":"opportunities","countryId":"BR"},{"response-en":"Volkswagen aims to improve water efficiency to reduce operating costs and mitigate the potential risks posed by water shortage through protecting ground water reserves. To achieve this, Volkswagen relies on integration and communication between brands worldwide to exchange best practices and implementation strategies, collaboration with environmental experts and engagement with employees to create a culture of sustainably. Since implementation, water saving strategies have led to annual savings of approximately US$58,960,000.","responseCompanyName":"Volkswagen AG","imageFilename":"consumerDiscretionary","sectionId":"opportunities","countryId":"BR"}],"governance":[{"response-en":"In 2015, Braskem revised its strategy and included water consumption and wastewater generation as criteria for the development of new products. As a result, Braskem has developed new, more water-efficient solutions such as stock silo and mulching in the agricultural sector, HDPE cisterns in the domestic sector and the Aquapolo project (which promotes the use of treated effluent in one of Braskem's operating sites) in the industrial sector.","responseCompanyName":"Braskem S\/A","imageFilename":"materials","sectionId":"governance","countryId":"BR"},{"response-en":"Addressing water management has prompted Duratex S\/A to review its industrial processes to reduce the impacts and costs associated with its business. Water is fully integrated into its strategic planning, regarding growth and resource dependency and is now a priority theme in the process and ecoefficiency pillars of its Sustainability Strategy. 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Examples can be seen through the installation of additional plumbing and pipelines and enhanced water storage to minimize this risk in the future. ","responseCompanyName":"Detour Gold Corporation","imageFilename":"energy","sectionId":"impacts","countryId":"CA"}],"riskAssessments":[{"response-en":"New Gold Inc. used the Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS) Standard to form its own water stewardship standard at its sites in Canada. Sites are required to adopt monitoring programs and guidelines, adhering to local regulatory contexts. This is annually audited and provides assurance that each site is measuring impacts against the appropriate guidelines. The standard also requires a detailed water balance to be formulated. By working to understand where water is lost in its processes, New Gold Inc. can focus on their reduction and improving its efficiency and recycling efforts. All sites completed an action plan based on a gap analysis against its new gold water stewardship standard and are working towards A-Level for all indicators.","responseCompanyName":"New Gold Inc.","imageFilename":"materials","sectionId":"riskAssessments","countryId":"CA"},{"response-en":"CCL Industries uses the WRI Aqueduct and Water Footprint Network tools to assess water risks at all its facilities. These tools help provide transparency to the key attributes the company considers as part of overall risk evaluation such as water risk, physical risk, regulatory risk and baseline water stress. This methodology also allows CCL to consider possible future changes in water supply, demand, and seasonal variability. ","responseCompanyName":"CCL Industries","imageFilename":"materials","sectionId":"riskAssessments","countryId":"CA"}],"risks":[{"response-en":"Delta Beverage (ERS) identified a risk of production disruption due to rationing of the municipal water supply. Any physical disruption to the quantity or quality of the water supplied through the municipal water system has the potential to disrupt Delta\u2019s business operations and reduce production output. To mitigate this risk, Delta has increased capital expenditure and invested in new technology to treat water more efficiently and improve water quality. ","responseCompanyName":"Delta Beverage (ERS)","imageFilename":"consumerStaples","sectionId":"risks","countryId":"CA"},{"response-en":"Detour Gold Corporation identified the risk of severe drought or loss of access to water which could result in reduced production at the company\u2019s mine in Canada To mitigate this risk, Detour is investing US$40-60 million annually in long term planning for water storage and tracking all water use. The company has also established site-specific targets, invested in infrastructure maintenance, and promotes best water use best practice and awareness.","responseCompanyName":"Detour Gold Corporation","imageFilename":"materials","sectionId":"risks","countryId":"CA"}],"opportunities":[{"response-en":"Associated British Foods identified an opportunity to improve water efficiency at its AB Mauri Calgary site by implementing a three year sustainability action plan to significantly reduce water inefficiencies and avoid an increase in municipal sewage costs. This is a multi-stage project working with the city and provincial governments. Stage one, now complete, is to divert clean cooling water from the sewer and return it to the local river, accounting for 40% of water consumed on site. Stage two includes increasing the treatment of wastewaters and stage three is to use the biogas generated by the wastewater digester. The project will lead to significant water efficiency improvements and cost savings.","responseCompanyName":"Associated British Foods","imageFilename":"consumerStaples","sectionId":"opportunities","countryId":"CA"},{"response-en":"HudBay Minerals Inc. has identified an opportunity for cost savings by incorporating water risk and opportunity assessment into plant design. Projects are dependent on the location of mineral resources. As such, access to water resources is considered prior to mine product development. HudBay\u2019s main sites in Manitoba have access to an ample supply of freshwater. This reduces cost of operations by minimizing capital cost and logistical difficulties associated with acquiring sufficient water.\u00a0","responseCompanyName":"HudBay Minerals Inc.","imageFilename":"materials","sectionId":"opportunities","countryId":"CA"}],"governance":[{"response-en":"Potash Corporation has established sustainability goals related to wastewater discharges, groundwater quality, protection of water resources, and water consumption reductions. Sustainably goals help influence the company\u2019s corporate strategy and aligns with Potash\u2019s corporate safety, health and environmental excellence strategic property. Water recycling projects have influenced Potash\u2019s business strategy by reducing operating costs, assisting with competitiveness, and ensuring operations can maintain appropriate levels of water availability.\u00a0","responseCompanyName":"Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc.","imageFilename":"materials","sectionId":"governance","countryId":"CA"},{"response-en":"HudBay Minerals Inc. implemented water management KPIs as a standard performance measure in its business strategy. By setting and continuously improving on water targets, the company improves its commitment to responsibly using and protecting the natural environment through conservation and sustainability practices.","responseCompanyName":"HudBay Minerals Inc. ","imageFilename":"materials","sectionId":"governance","countryId":"CA"}],"targetsGoals":[{"response-en":"Barrick Gold Corporation aims to improve its brand image by strengthening ties with the local communities in which it operates. The company strives to not only generate credible data and information with the participation of the communities, but also to build trust and help resolve or avoid conflict surrounding perceived or actual water related impacts. Barrick believes successful participatory monitoring programs at the site level can become an essential instrument for generating trust with its host communities.","responseCompanyName":"Barrick Gold Corporation","imageFilename":"materials","sectionId":"targetsGoals","countryId":"CA"},{"response-en":"By implementing site-specific water use reduction targets, Resolute Forest Products aims to increase its water efficiency while reducing its operational costs and environmental footprint, going beyond regulatory and legal requirements to minimize impact. Each facility sets a target to reduce water and fiber loss annually in addition to setting other targets specific to local issues. This approach reflects the different geographic and technological realities at each operation. Performance is monitored closely to maintain continuous improvement across company KPIs and it regularly conducts environmental risk audits as part of its proactive, preventative approach to environmental management. ","responseCompanyName":"Resolute Forest Products Inc. ","imageFilename":"materials","sectionId":"targetsGoals","countryId":"CA"}]},"CN":{"impacts":[{"response-en":"Volkswagen AG has responded to increased operational costs due to higher water prices in the Urumqi river basin by implementing site-specific targets and increasing use of recycled water. Urumqi is a water stressed region and as the number of companies in the area has increased, the water supply and quality has declined and water prices have doubled since 2014. To mitigate this impact, Volkswagen invested in infrastructure and equipment allowing the company to improve water efficiency, aiming to reduce water demand per car by 25% between 2010 and 2018. ","responseCompanyName":"Volkswagen AG","imageFilename":"consumerDiscretionary","sectionId":"impacts","countryId":"CN"},{"response-en":"E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company reports increased water stress in the Pearl river basin could likely lead to a future water supply shortage for the company. Though this impact has not materialized yet, DuPont is concerned with future competition for water and maintaining its license to operate. In response, all DuPont sites in locations identified as high or extremely high risk for water must develop water risk reduction plans and implement priority objectives by 2020. 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To mitigate this risk, the company invested US$400,000 in research, analysis and on-the-ground activities with NGOs to identify the scale of this risk and facilitate the identification of mitigation and adaptation strategies. General Mills is working to improve watersheds through initiatives such as on-farm groundwater recharge and continuing to conduct deep analysis of key at-risk growing areas and facility watersheds. ","responseCompanyName":"General Mills Inc. ","imageFilename":"consumerStaples","sectionId":"risks","countryId":"CN"},{"response-en":"Chinese pharmaceutical company Tsumura & Co. reports a risk of brand damage as a result of declining water quality. Tsumura\u2019s manufacturing process requires a large amount of high quality water. If this become more difficult or expensive to obtain and this risk becomes public, the company risks losing social trust as medicines may not be stably supplied. To reduce this risk, Tsumura is closely monitoring water consumption to comply with intake restrictions, updating high-efficiency water supply pumps and maintaining wastewater treatment facilities. ","responseCompanyName":"Tsumura & Co","imageFilename":"healthCare","sectionId":"risks","countryId":"CN"}],"opportunities":[{"response-en":"Fujifilm Holding Corporation capitalized on an opportunity to improve water efficiency and reduce operating costs by introducing a water recycling system to its lens shaping and washing processes. The concept was to recycle relatively clean water used in the latter part of the washing process and use it in the former part of the process. In 2013, this process reduced water use by 16 kilotons, or 60%. Fujifilm has continued to prioritize water efficiency measures and in 2016, the company reduced water use during the optical lens shaping process by an additional 30 kilotons. 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The company has integrated water management into local site operational controls and procedures, including local spill control and prevention plans and water conservation procedures. Lenovo\u2019s real estate teams routinely include water conserving fixtures and practices in their evaluation of potential real estate projects and green building certification projects such as LEED and others.","responseCompanyName":"Lenovo Group ","imageFilename":"informationTechnology","sectionId":"governance","countryId":"CN"},{"response-en":"SLT has established a clear water strategy, integrating water stewardship at every level of the company. SLT\u2019s water policy includes provisions to increase staff awareness of water conservation, responsible water use, pollution reduction and protect and improve the water quality of the local environment together with key stakeholders.","responseCompanyName":"SLT","imageFilename":"informationTechnology","sectionId":"governance","countryId":"CN"}],"targetsGoals":[{"response-en":"In order to maintain its brand value and ensure the health of its employees, Wus aims to provide access to WASH in the workplace for all workers. To achieve this goal, the company installed water supply systems and sanitation and personal hygiene facilities, including the installation of tap water purification, one-piece purification drinking water machines and clean toilets. Wus monitors and maintains the facilities and relies on a third party to regularly conduct operational health assessments. ","responseCompanyName":"Wus","imageFilename":"consumerDiscretionary","sectionId":"targetsGoals","countryId":"CN"},{"response-en":"Asia Vital Components aims to lower operating costs by reducing water use in facilities its Water Resource Control Program. AVC\u2019s goal is to reduce facility water consumption and implement water conservation for daily employee water use. In 2015, AVC\u2019s water use was 716.29 megaliters. In 2016, water consumption was 600.14 megaliters, representing a 16.21% reduction and exceeding the company\u2019s goal of a 5% reduction. ","responseCompanyName":"Asia Vital Components Co., LTD. ","imageFilename":"informationTechnology","sectionId":"targetsGoals","countryId":"CN"}]},"FR":{"impacts":[{"response-en":"Saint-Gobain\u2019s sales were disrupted following unusually heavy rain fall and flooding in the Seine and Loing river basins. Approximately 20 of the company\u2019s sites were impacted and flooding ranged from days to weeks depending on site location. The total financial impact of the flooding was US$3.6 million, predominately caused by loss of sales. Saint-Gobain responded to this by investing in infrastructure and establishing a Business Continuity Plan, which establishes a plan to reduce closing time and loss of revenue in the case of future flooding. ","responseCompanyName":"Saint-Gobain","imageFilename":"industrials","sectionId":"impacts","countryId":"FR"},{"response-en":"To mitigate the impact of property damage caused by issues attributed to climate change in the Seine River Basin, L\u2019Or\u00e9al invested US$117,805 in improving infrastructure. A storm at its BRI manufacturing site caused damage that lead to decreased production for several hours. L\u2019Or\u00e9al repaired material damage and conducted a study for storm water evacuation pipework to minimize the possibility of a recurrence. 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","responseCompanyName":"Essilor","imageFilename":"healthCare","sectionId":"riskAssessments","countryId":"FR"},{"response-en":"Veolia uses a variety of water risk assessment methods. At corporate level, internal company knowledge is combined with the Maplecroft Global Water Security Risk index, enabling Veolia to globally assess water risks related to operations. A Life Cycle Assessment is then used to assess and understand the environmental impact of facilities. The WRI Aqueduct Tool and internal company knowledge are used to assess sites facing water scarcity. When these sites are identified, the GEMI Local Water Tool is used to assess more precisely its impacts on water supply and possible water risks. 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","responseCompanyName":"Coca-Cola European Partners","imageFilename":"consumerStaples","sectionId":"risks","countryId":"FR"},{"response-en":"Through investment in water efficiency research and development, Ajinomoto Co. Inc. aims to reduce the risk seasonal variability poses to production at facilities in the Loire river basin. Though French operations represent less than 5% of Ajinomoto\u2019s total output, French facilities are a key European base for the company. To avoid potential production disruption, Ajinomoto invests US$27,000 in R&D annually to monitor drought and flooding in the river basin, track water price changes and develop production techniques that reduce the amount of water required. ","responseCompanyName":"Ajinomoto Co. Inc. 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Environmental authorities required Renault\u2019s major French sites to implement rainwater containment and storm basins. In some of these sites, like the Flins plant or the Technocentre R&D center, local topography made it possible to recycle rainwater for industrial use, thus reducing dependency on external water supply.","responseCompanyName":"Renault","imageFilename":"consumerDiscretionary","sectionId":"opportunities","countryId":"FR"}],"governance":[{"response-en":"By establishing water management incentives for suppliers, Danone minimizes its environmental footprint and creates supply chain stability. Implementation of a sustainable relationship with suppliers is a key component of Danone's activity. For Danone, the supplier relationship is evolving towards a relationship between partners, enabling a co-creation approach with mutual benefits, shared risks and economic development. This approach creates new sourcing opportunities and secures Danone\u2019s long-term supply. ","responseCompanyName":"Danone ","imageFilename":"consumerStaples","sectionId":"governance","countryId":"FR"},{"response-en":"Though the establishment of its Hydraulic Engineering Activity Pivot Club, Vinci factors water resource considerations into new market exploration activities. The Pivot Club brings together expertise to identify and design new Vinci products, aimed at responding to reduced water availability. This accounts for approximately 10% of Vinci\u2019s construction revenue. Through Vinci Environment, a specialized subsidiary involved in the design and construction of drinking water products and wastewater treatment plants, Vinci draws on a unique set of skills and expertise to adapt to water challenges, explore potential markets, and develop new products and services. 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The short-term objective of this initiative is to have 18 sites assessed by the end of 2017. ","responseCompanyName":"Michelin","imageFilename":"consumerDiscretionary","sectionId":"targetsGoals","countryId":"FR"}]},"DE":{"impacts":[{"response-en":"Volkswagen AG reported higher operating costs due to regulatory restrictions on water discharge quality in the Elbe river basin. In 2016, fees for usage of the municipal sewer network and wastewater treatment plan increased by US$1.30\/m3 wastewater, resulting in an increase of around US$53,000 in the reporting year. Volkswagen responded by establishing sustainable water management targets, with the goal of reducing the specific water demand per car by 25% from 2010-2018. To help achieve this, the company switched to dry processing instead of mechanical processing, decreasing total water demand by 14% in the reporting year. 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This tool incorporates risks associated with catchment areas, water stress, economic water stress, floods, climate change and water supply. The company incorporates the WBSCD Global Water Tool to assess water stress and the WRI Aqueduct for sites that draw their own water from groundwater to evaluate if the local groundwater supply is under stress. ","responseCompanyName":"Siemens AG","imageFilename":"industrials","sectionId":"riskAssessments","countryId":"DE"}],"risks":[{"response-en":"Coca-Cola European Partners aims to mitigate the risk of declining water quality and resulting higher operating costs by investing in water storage and filtering capacity and river basin restoration. An example can be seen through collaboration with EUROPAC where CCEP has replenished 37,300m3 of water in Germany and invested US$1.5 million In partnership with the Coca Cola Company. In Germany, two CCEP\u2019s sites are in water stressed areas. In response, CCEP worked with EUROPAC to dredge and restore a portion of the Alte Elbe Klieken river oxbow that had become silted and allow water from the Elbe to refill it. These efforts help CCEP mitigate water scarcity and water quality risk in operating areas, increase biodiversity and protect natural habitats. ","responseCompanyName":"Coca-Cola European Partners","imageFilename":"consumerStaples","sectionId":"risks","countryId":"DE"},{"response-en":"Low enforcement of wastewater standards for pharmaceutical or chemical suppliers, especially in developing countries could potentially lead to increased contamination of water bodies. If such topics are pick up by media or NGOs in industrialized countries, the entire pharmaceutical industry faces reputational damage. Bayer seeks to mitigate this risk by engaging with suppliers through supplier initiatives and audits. Through Bayer\u2019s supplier code of conduct, suppliers are required to maintain standards related to water management and responsible water use. \u00a0","responseCompanyName":"Bayer AG","imageFilename":"healthCare","sectionId":"risks","countryId":"DE"}],"opportunities":[{"response-en":"By engaging in the German Water Partnership as a thought leader and technology partner, Siemens AS seeks to increase its brand value. The German Water Partnership (GWP), as an advocacy group, coordinates actors in the water sector, drives innovation and disseminates information to help solve water management issues. Its members include some 350 private and public companies in the water sector, professional associations and research institutions. Through this group, Siemens seeks to identify market opportunities to develop new products linking water and energy sustainability. 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","responseCompanyName":"Beiersdorf AG ","imageFilename":"consumerStaples","sectionId":"governance","countryId":"DE"},{"response-en":"By including the six focal areas of Henkel\u2019s sustainability strategy in the innovation process, it factors water resource considerations into new product development. Henkel uses its Sustainability Master tool to assess products and evaluate them for environmental sustainability. Researchers must demonstrate the advantages of their projects in terms of performance and contribution to resource conservation. The company\u2019s goal is to increase the value of the products and simultaneously reduce Henkel\u2019s environmental footprint. ","responseCompanyName":"Henkel AG & Co. KGaA","imageFilename":"consumerStaples","sectionId":"governance","countryId":"DE"}],"targetsGoals":[{"response-en":"BASF SE aims to introduce sustainable water management at 100% of its production sites in water stressed areas by 2025. To make this a reality the company is applying the European Water Stewardship standard. In 2013, BASF introduced the standard at all European sites and has continued its implementation globally in 2016 and 2017. ","responseCompanyName":"BASF SE","imageFilename":"materials","sectionId":"targetsGoals","countryId":"DE"},{"response-en":"In 2015, Adidas implemented its sustainability strategy with the goal to reduce the company\u2019s footprint and protect brand value. Adidas has set targets that focus on reducing the water footprint of its own operations and supplier factories. Water reduction has been achieved through improvements in irrigation efficiency, installation of water saving devices and increased awareness campaigns for employees. The company is also implementing LEED at all new construction sites and stores. 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","responseCompanyName":"McCormick & Company Inc.","imageFilename":"consumerStaples","sectionId":"impacts","countryId":"IN"},{"response-en":"To mitigate the impact of higher operating costs driven by regulatory changes in the Ganges river basin, LG Electronics installed a zero wastewater discharge system. Since the water supply infrastructure is not well established in the area surrounding the LG\u2019s facility, 100% of the water used at the site is groundwater, making the facility vulnerable to water supply changes. Additionally, the discharge of wastewater from industrial facilities is prohibited due to high water quality risk, increasing operating costs for LG sites. To minimize this impact, LG designed and implemented a system to treat and recycle 100% of wastewater for on-site use.","responseCompanyName":"LG Electronics ","imageFilename":"consumerDiscretionary","sectionId":"impacts","countryId":"IN"}],"riskAssessments":[{"response-en":"Mahindra & Mahindra uses the WRI Aqueduct water risk mapping tool to generate customized digital water risk maps of facility locations. These dashboards provide analytics on current and future water risk in terms of water quality and quantity as well as possible regulatory and reputational risks. This tool also provides data on groundwater stress, seasonal variability, and future water supply. ","responseCompanyName":"Mahindra & Mahindra ","imageFilename":"consumerDiscretionary","sectionId":"riskAssessments","countryId":"IN"},{"response-en":"Hindustan Zinc uses internal company knowledge to assess risks at each operation. Through this approach, risk is identified from the bottom up and reflected within a structured framework to systemically manage it at a company level. Each operation has a designated environmental manager and water manager who are able to provide contextual, site specific information. This information is integrated with data from the regional government database to better understand future water risk in terms of water stress, supply and demand, and seasonal variability. This information informs future project and investment decisions. ","responseCompanyName":"Hindustan Zinc ","imageFilename":"materials","sectionId":"riskAssessments","countryId":"IN"}],"risks":[{"response-en":"L\u2019Or\u00e9al reports a risk of production disruption due to increased water stress in the Krishna river basin. The Krishna basin is currently facing historic water stress and water scarcity is expected to increase in the future. This could lead to restrictions on water use, limiting production at L\u2019Or\u00e9al\u2019s facility. The company has responded by investing US$1 million in infrastructure and technology at the site to make its manufacturing process more water efficient. Through L\u2019Or\u00e9al\u2019s Better Utility Sustainability program and Waterscan internal methodology, it monitors and optimizes water use whilst identifying best practice for design, construction, and operation of resilient cosmetic manufacturing facilities. ","responseCompanyName":"L'Oreal","imageFilename":"consumerStaples","sectionId":"risks","countryId":"IN"},{"response-en":"Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company increased its use of closed-loop water systems to reduce overall water demand at its production facility in the Ganges river basin to mitigate the risk of increased water stress in the area. Additionally, Goodyear implemented a water sustainability strategy in 2010 to reduce water use by 15% within a 5-year period. In 2015, the company exceeded that goal and extended it another 5 years to reduce water use intensity 33% from the baseline.","responseCompanyName":"Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company","imageFilename":"consumerDiscretionary","sectionId":"risks","countryId":"IN"}],"opportunities":[{"response-en":"Michelin has identified an opportunity to strengthen its social license to operate. As part of a project to build a new manufacturing facility in Tamil Nadu, Michelin is working with NGOs to assess the socioeconomic needs of communities around its plant in Chennai and has identified water access as a top priority. Through community engagement initiatives, Michelin is pursuing a triple objective: ensure sustainability of agriculture and animal husbandry, health improvements, and to create public awareness on the importance of water availability and quality. To date Michelin supported the restoration of 4 ponds, de-silted 39kms of water channels, cleaned 12 open wells, 25 community overhead tanks and 30 school water tanks.","responseCompanyName":"Michelin ","imageFilename":"consumerDiscretionary","sectionId":"opportunities","countryId":"IN"},{"response-en":"Galaxy Surfactants Ltd. Identified an opportunity to improve water efficiency through providing employee incentives. The company focuses on education and creating awareness about the importance of water conservation among employees. Employees receive monetary rewards for suggesting and implementing water recycling and reuse projects. ","responseCompanyName":"Galaxy Surfactants Ltd.","imageFilename":"materials","sectionId":"opportunities","countryId":"IN"}],"governance":[{"response-en":"Through its Sustainability Roadmap, Tech Mahindra has established sustainability goals with water being a main focal point. Water is identified as an important material resource and the company has set targets to reduce per capita freshwater consumption by 5%, construct rainwater harvesting at two campuses and install water sensors to ensure optimum water usage. This strategy will reduce water stress and fresh water consumption, saving operational expenses and reducing water costs. ","responseCompanyName":"Tech Mahindra","imageFilename":"informationTechnology","sectionId":"governance","countryId":"IN"},{"response-en":"Through its Vedanta Sustainability Assurance Program, Hindustan Zinc has incorporated water management KPIs into its business model as performance standards for site management and senior leadership. Each unit water manager at Hindustan facilities ensures that water use is optimized for the specific site and water consumption reduction is also part of senior leadership deliverables. 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","responseCompanyName":"Dr. Reddy\u2019s Laboratories","imageFilename":"healthCare","sectionId":"targetsGoals","countryId":"IN"}]},"JP":{"impacts":[{"response-en":"After the Tohoku-Chihou-Taiheiyou-Oki Earthquake and resulting Tsunami in 2011, serious groundwater contamination at The Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings Fukushima site caused a significant constraint to future growth. The company established a mid-and-long-term restoration roadmap to address the accident. The plan is based on removing the source of water contamination, redirecting freshwater from contaminated areas and addressing leakage issues. By implementing these countermeasures, the amount of stored water in the reactor building and the storage facility has steadily decreased.","responseCompanyName":"The Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings, Inc (TEPCO)","imageFilename":"utilities","sectionId":"impacts","countryId":"JP"},{"response-en":"Mitsubishi Materials Corporation reported plant disruption due to flooding in the Kitakami river basin. In 2015, strong typhoons led to flooding in one of Mitsubishi\u2019s plants and the production was halted for 12 days. The event resulted in US$821,655 in rehabilitation and prevention costs. To respond, Mitsubishi developed flood emergency plans, installed additional water shut plates and reinforced existing infrastructure. 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","imageFilename":"industrials","sectionId":"riskAssessments","countryId":"JP"},{"response-en":"The JSR Corporation uses the WRI Aqueduct and WBSCD Global Water tools to assess current and future water risks on an annual basis at the river basin level. The company also uses lifecycle assessments to understand possible water risks and usage along its value change. This allows the company to make adjustments to its operations accordingly.","responseCompanyName":"JSR Corporation ","imageFilename":"materials","sectionId":"riskAssessments","countryId":"JP"}],"risks":[{"response-en":"Takeda Pharmaceutical Company identified a risk of higher operating costs due to increased regulation around water discharge and withdrawal volumes. Both of these volumes are subject to tax and if this tax is raised, both the company\u2019s operations and its suppliers could be seriously impacted. To address this risk, Takeda Pharmaceutical Company closely tracks regulatory changes and conducts regular audits at its own sites as well as supplier sites. This is to ensure compliance with relevant regulations so that changes in water use can be implemented proactively. ","responseCompanyName":"Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited\n","imageFilename":"healthCare","sectionId":"risks","countryId":"JP"},{"response-en":"Sekisui Chemical Co., Ltd. identified a potential risk of brand damage due to community opposition to its operations. One of the company\u2019s sites is located upstream from a natural park, making it particularly vulnerable if operations negatively impact biodiversity or water quality in the area. To mitigate this risk, the company has aligned public policy positions with water stewardship goals and is collaborating with the local national parks office to support nature conservation activities. Water discharge is closely monitored and Sekisui Chemical Co., Ltd\u2019s employees participate in regular volunteer work in the park. ","responseCompanyName":"Sekisui Chemical Co., Ltd.\n","imageFilename":"consumerDiscretionary","sectionId":"risks","countryId":"JP"}],"opportunities":[{"response-en":"Sony identified an opportunity to decrease costs by reducing its water consumption. The company has established a wastewater recovery system for recycling wastewater, enabling approximately 80% of wastewater to be recovered and recycled. Sony has also established a \u201cGreen Management 2020\u201d plan which sets company sustainability targets. The target for water is to reduce the absolute quantity of water withdrawn for use in its operations by 5% by 2020.","responseCompanyName":"Sony Inc.","imageFilename":"consumerDiscretionary","sectionId":"opportunities","countryId":"JP"},{"response-en":"KAO Corporation identified an opportunity to increase its brand value by offering products to reduce consumer water consumption. For example, the company introduced a laundry detergent requiring only a one rinse cycle and has been selling water saving shampoos and tablets for reusing bath water since 2012. Additionally, KAO holds environmental awareness-raising events in collaboration with retailers and local governments to promote water and electricity conservation practices. ","responseCompanyName":"KAO Corporation","imageFilename":"consumerStaples","sectionId":"opportunities","countryId":"JP"}],"governance":[{"response-en":"Brother Industries introduced water management KPIs through its 2016-2018 Environmental Action Plan. As part of this plan it set a target to reduce water consumption per unit of sale by 30% from 2010 to 2018. In fiscal year 2016, the result was a 16.7% decrease in water consumption per unit of sale compared to fiscal year 2010. By improving water efficiency, Brother Industries has also reduced its operating costs.","responseCompanyName":"Brother Industries, Ltd. ","imageFilename":"informaitonTechnology","sectionId":"governance","countryId":"JP"},{"response-en":"Fujitsu Ltd. has integrated an increase in research and development into its business model as a means to mitigate water risk. The company has set a green R&D target in its Environmental Action Plan and its labs are researching ways technology can help communities and companies adapt to increasing water risks. For example, it is developing artificial intelligence that can be used to forecast flood risk.","responseCompanyName":"Fujitsu Ltd. 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","imageFilename":"consumerDiscretionary","sectionId":"targetsGoals","countryId":"JP"},{"response-en":"The Asahi Kasei Corporation aims to increase its water stewardship through habitat restoration projects and ecosystem preservation. The company recognizes the public benefits of biodiversity and the critical importance of ecosystems in providing good quality freshwater. It has implemented a variety of initiatives to preserve biodiversity in each of its site locations. 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