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                                                                                                                                                                                                    Managing waste
                                                                                                                 Innovative water recycling

                                                                                                                                                                                                    Our operational sites generate minimal waste compared
                                                                                                               in water-scarce regions
                                                                                                                                                                                                    to construction phases, but we maintain rigorous waste
                                                                                                               In South Africa, we’ve introduced advanced water                                     management protocols across our portfolio.


                                                                                                               recycling systems to reduce consumption and

                                                                                                               protect resources in water-scarce areas. At our                                      At each site, we follow comprehensive site waste

                                                                                                               Kangnas and Perdekraal East Wind Farms, we                                           management plans which are developed in line

                                                                                                               installed the Clarus Fusion Wastewater Treatment                                     with IFC Performance Standard 3. This ensures safe

                                                                                                               system, which treats wastewater for reuse while                                      handling, proper disposal, and compliance with local

                                                                                                               using less energy and fewer chemicals than                                           rules. Hazardous materials such as solvents and

                                                                                                               conventional methods.                                                                lubricant oils used in maintenance, and replacement


                                                                                                                                                                                                    solar panels, are stored safely and handled according
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              In 2024, our total waste doubled to 173.4 tonnes recorded
                                                                                                               The system provides high-quality water for as little                                 to safety guidelines. Licensed waste contractors collect
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              across all projects - up from 83.97 tonnes in 2023. This
                                                                                                               as R1.88 ($0.10 USD) per kilolitre, cutting costs and                                and dispose of them following local regulations, with
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              increase was due to two one-off activities at West
                                                                                                               improving our environmental impact. It creates                                       everything recorded in our environmental monitoring
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Bakr wind farm: replacing wind turbine gearbox oil for
                                                                                                               a closed-loop cycle where water used in buildings                                    system.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              all turbines and completing final site restoration work.
                                                                                                               is treated and reused for tasks like cleaning,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Gearbox oil is replaced infrequently , and site restoration
                                                                                                               flushing toilets, and wash bay operations -
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              marks the end of construction, which required disposal
                                                                                                               extending water availability up to three times.
                                                                                                                                                                                                        Total waste                                                                           of significant quantities of construction waste. As

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              these are not part of regular operations, we expect a
                                                                                                               By avoiding chlorine and salt-based treatments,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  43.40 40.57                                                                 significant drop in our waste output again in 2025.
                                                                                                               the system also improves water quality and

                                                                                                               reduces contamination risks. This successful
                                                                                                                                                                                                       2023                              83.97                                                This year we strengthened our focus on reducing,
                                                                                                               approach offers a blueprint for other water-
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              reusing, and recycling waste in line with new continental
                                                                                                               stressed locations, showing how smart technology
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  78.99                                94.41                                  guidelines on renewable energy waste handling. Our
                                                                                                               can support operational needs while protecting
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              waste contractors are required to recycle all suitable
                                                                                                               the environment.
                                                                                                                                                                                                       2024                                                       173.40                      materials, with progress tracked monthly. By extending


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              the life of materials, we are reducing waste and

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              improving our resource efficiency across our growing
                                                                                                                                                                                                           Hazardous waste (tonnes)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              renewable energy projects.
                                                                                                                                                                                                           Non-hazardous waste (tonnes)
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