What we did
We continued the implementation of our programme aimed at the continuous improvement of our water consumption performance. The methodology of making sustainable improvements has been embedded within the TPM programme.
In Santa Fé (Argentina) and Santiago (Chile), specific water consumption decreased through more efficient water utilisation within the brewery. TPM improvement programmes such as in Madrid (Spain), also reduced consumption of water. Repair work in Awo-Omamma (Nigeria) resulted in water savings.
During 2008, we commissioned a new waste water treatment plant at our production unit in Kigali (Rwanda). In addition, four more waste water treatment projects are under construction in Bujumbura (Burundi), Brazzaville (Congo), Kinshasa and Lubumbashi (Democratic Republic of Congo).
Throughout 2008, we conducted internal discussions and made preparations which enable Heineken to sign the UN CEO Water Mandate early 2009. These discussions resulted in the decision to formally endorse the CEO Water Mandate early 2009.
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