RAND WATER ANNUAL REPORT 2023

ABOUT RAND WATER

Our Sustainability: Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Considerations Our Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) approach is built on many pillars that respond to the challenges facing our organisation and, ultimately, have an impact in the communities we serve. These will be monitored and incorporated into our overall strategic focus areas. Rand Water is satisfied with the progress made thus far in addressing and disclosing ESG issues. The extent of performance in these areas demonstrates our commitment to promoting sustainable development and growth through our commitment to ensuring provision of clean water and sanitation for people of South Africa.

Environmental Pillar

Progress Update

Environmental Legal Contraventions Occupational Health and Safety relevant policies.

Rand Water manages its workplace safety in line with the following policies and procedures: • Occupational Health and Safety Act. • Construction Regulations. • Contractor Management Procedure. • Contractor Induction Procedure. • Construction Specifications. • SHE File Requirements. • Appointment of Competent Contractors. 30 environmental incidents were recorded (21 - minor, 8 - major and 1 - reportable to external authorities). Environmental Management System (ISO 14001:2015) was maintained in the last audit conducted by SABS. There were no work-related fatal injuries in this reporting period.

Work-related fatal injuries.

Environmental incidents management.

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