LENMED AIR 2019.pdf

Lenmed’s natural capital comprises energy, water and waste. As a responsible corporate citizen, Lenmed conducts its business in an environmentally proactive manner. We are actively seeking to reduce our carbon footprint and consumption of natural resources. Recognising power and water shortages in Southern Africa as an ongoing reality, Lenmed continues evaluating solar energy, boreholes and other measures to further reduce usage of natural capital. Utilities awareness Lenmed is embarking on a project to improve utilities awareness, specifically focusing on energy and water monitoring using smart metering. These smart meters, installed at each hospital, will provide us with instant and up-to-date information regarding individual hospital, and overall Group, utility consumption. In time, these insights will allow for better visibility, optimisation and efficiency planning. We partnered with data-driven storytelling company, The Awareness Company, to deliver real-time analyses, insights and visualisations via their HYDRA HealthCare solution. All data will be aggregated and integrated into a holistic, single situational-awareness view, allowing operational and strategic-level management to make better informed decisions. Key outputs of the project include: + The display of real-time information and visualisations + Detailed usage reporting of energy consumption + Tracking of outages + Real-time dashboard across all hospitals + Real-time cost analyses + The creation of a virtual location-based status of hospitals with smart meters + Uncovering insights, including time and location-based trends and analyses + Understanding and uncovering information and reports needed for intervention verification Through this project, Lenmed actively engages in and employs innovative healthcare technology. ENVIRONMENTAL REPORT Although we have not yet formalised our environmental management system, we acknowledge this project must be prioritised soon. The healthcare industry is classified as relatively low impact in environmental terms, but all economic sectors are compelled to reduce their environmental impacts. Lenmed has instituted several initiatives to reduce our environmental risks and impacts. Reducing energy consumption The installation of PV solar systems at Ahmed Kathrada Private Hospital reduced our fossil-derived energy consumption in the last year. Waste Overthe past year, Lenmedmade significant strides to reduce its production of hazardous waste. Using strategic procurement and increased awareness training, Lenmed managed to reduce the cost of disposal of waste. Exploring opportunities to reduce domestic and hazardous waste will remain an ongoing exercise. Water Although the healthcare industry is classified as having a relatively low impact on water resources, we are paying attention to managing our water usage. Lenmed’s facilities management team is presently evaluating the feasibility of introducing aerated taps and low flow shower heads throughout our hospitals. The Royal Hospital and Heart Centre has a total water storage capacity of 268 000 litres, which equates to a four-day water supply. Water storage capacity has been increased at Randfontein Private Hospital and Maputo Private Hospital by 20 000 and 40 000 litres respectively. Boreholes have been drilled at the Ahmed Kathrada, Randfontein, Daxina, Maputo and Shifa Private hospitals. The Shifa Private Hospital project yield is significant enough to sustain the hospital independently. The two boreholes at Bokamoso Private Hospital were commissioned to irrigate the ground around the hospital. The Gauteng central laundry system at Randfontein Private Hospital has implemented a water recycling process to minimise our usage of municipal water. Green facilities The Royal Hospital and Heart Centre in Kimberley was built as a highly energy-efficient facility. Its external envelope reduces the environmental load of the internal areas. This hospital was designed for the easy and cost-effective installation of PV solar systems. Facilities such as Zamokuhle and Ahmed Kathrada Private hospitals implemented energy saving lighting for their outside areas, which has significantly impacted on electrical demand at night. Lenmed’s ongoing renovation programme incorporates green design principles and, among other actions, removes original asbestos structures where these are found. 55 LENMED ANNUAL INTEGRATED REPORT 2019