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Water management

Circular economy and waste

Principle: We work to manage water resources used across our operations sustainably. This covers water usage efficiency, waste water treatment, and measures to protect water quality in nearby rivers and other water bodies, recognising that water is a shared resource for people and the planet.

Principle: We implement circular economy principles to promote resource efficiency, promote reusing and recycling materials and reducing waste within our operations.

The use of water is subject to strict criteria and UK, US and Canadian laws. Compliance is overseen internally by our Operational and HSE teams and externally by the local regulatory agencies.

What you need to do:

• Be aware of and comply with the relevant regulations
• Recognise that water is a shared resource and be aware of other water users such as communities and the importance of water as habitat for wildlife
• Look for opportunities to improve water efficiency

A circular economy promotes the circulation of materials, reducing resource use and identifying ways to eliminate waste. This way of thinking also has positive impacts for addressing climate change, tackling pollution and supporting nature restoration.

What you need to do:

• Seek opportunities to reduce resource use, identify where materials can be reused or recycled, and reduce waste generation