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water efficient equipment and recycling systems.
In fiscal terms, 2011 saw a 4% reduc- tion in water usage while water effi- ciency improved by 9%. Overall, water efficiency has risen by 35% for the com- pany over the past five years, beating its 15% reduction target.
Going forward, Bacardi is looking to further minimise the impact of its dis- charges and effluents by improving the quality of its wastewater and reusing it in irrigation or fertiliser applications. Currently, 20% of its wastewater is rede- ployed in this way. The company has also made significant inroads in terms of energy efficiency and now uses 29% less energy than it did five years ago, with year-on-year efficiency improvements of 7% – surpassing its 12% target.
Since 2006, Bacardi has increased the
use of renewable fuels, mainly biogas, from 10% to 17%. Its total primary energy use for fuel and electricity is now made up of 16% renewable sources, up from 7% over the past five years In terms of waste, a 12.5% reduction in non-hazardous waste was achieved in 2011 (133,320 tonnes) compared to
2010 (152,528 tonnes). Hazardous waste, much of which originates from the alco- hol, was also down 15.9% in 2011 (37 tonnes) compared to 2010 (44 tonnes). The company is also focusing on developing more sustainable packaging through a number of ‘right-weighting’ projects. So far these efforts have resulted in packaging reductions of 17,000 tonnes since 2008, equivalent to a 6% cut in total packaging weight on a like-for-like basis.
Water
H&M tests new water risk tool
Clothing retailer H&M is among the first companies to take advantage of WWF’s new online tool, which aims to help busi- nesses identify and mitigate water risk. The Water Risk Filter aims to tackle water scarcity and its environmental impact by making users more aware of water risks in their supply chains and investment portfolios.
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