LENMED AIR 2019.pdf

CHALLENGES + Balancing natural and financial capital trade-offs. For example, the economic feasibility of projects such as renewable energy. A financial investment into renewables depletes financial capital in the short term yet delivers long-term cost savings in an environmentally friendly manner + Instability of power and water supply OPPORTUNITIES + Optimise energy management and efficiency opportunities in our buildings + Continue rolling out smart electricity and water metering to better manage our usage patterns and possibly identify further savings opportunities + Continue implementing renewable sources of energy Natural resources CREATING VALUE Our business activities inevitably deplete natural capital resources and generate waste. We accept that we are morally obligated to reduce or mitigate our negative impact on natural resources. Ultimately, we are working towards a more sustainable environment for all. WHAT IT IS All renewable and non-renewable environmental resources and processes that provide goods or services, including: air, water, land, minerals and forests biodiversity and ecosystem health Three additional Lenmed facilities have received internal approval to be equipped with SOLAR POWER , which will be implemented in the 2019 calendar year HIGHLIGHTS LOOKING AHEAD During 2019/2020, we will be focusing on: + Solar power installations + Water and waste initiatives 54 HOW WE PERFORMED