Senwes Integrated Reports Senwes 2013/2014 Integrated Report | Page 45

Natural environment ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY AND OBJECTIVES To actively reduce the negative impact of our operations on the environment and contribute to initiatives that will help to conserve nature and natural resources. Environmental issues The following constitute our most material environmental issues: • Water management • Energy management • Waste management • Regulatory compliance Material issue 2013/14 2012/13 Variance Water consumption (kl) 66 897 75 800 -11.7% Electricity consumption (kWh) 20 270 010 22 170 719 -8.6% Electricity consumption (kVa) 116 508 130 779 -10.9% 43