CTGI recognized access to drinking water and proper treatment of sewerage as a universal human right and acknowledges its responsibility in pursuing of SDGs, specifically SDG 15 which contributes to the sustainable use of freshwater econsystem services, and SDG 7 which seeks to ensure the supply of clean and affordable energy for all.
Water resource mangement
CTGI's water management focuses on water usage in its power plants and its impact to local water quality and scarctiy. To address this concern, impact assessments are carried out during the planning stage of each new project, in compliance with local laws and regulations as well as the Company's internal standards and requirements. This ensures that any impacts from project construction and plant operation are managed and mitigated to an acceptable level. Secondly, CTGI's power stations carry out various water conservation initiatives, depending on site conditions, operational situation and plant age. The amount of water that can be recycled depends on factors such as location, power station design and regulatory requirements.
?Case: Water resource management of CTG Brasil
The water resources management optimization is paramount for CTG Brasil's business continuity, not only because water is used to generate power, but also the use of reservoris is shared with neighboring communities to generate income and leisure.
Concerning the approach adopted to identify impacts on water, CTG Brasil maintains environmental programs, connected with environmental licensing processes, aiming at monitoring the reservoirs water quality. CTG Brasil monitors the volume withdrawn, also the quality of sources employed to supply fresh water at its operational plants, as well as the quality of sanitary effluents. Also, sanitary effluents are monitored through laboratory tests both of effluents released treated in water bodies, and the use of infiltration system soil, and all points of effluents release have concessions or exemptions issued by appropriate environmental agencies. These measures are taken in a scientific way to ensure the sustainable protection of ecosystem and minimum the adverse impacts to the environment.
Water resource protection
Water is a vital resource for CTGI's renewable generation portfolio, especially hydroelectricity. We use river and reservoir water to generate electricity through hydropower plants. The Company is committed to helping protect both the water quality and water supply in river basins where we operate. This is important for the environment, our communities, which depend upon this resource, as well as our business continuity. CTGI aims to protect and utilize water resource efficiently and sustainably in three ways:
Water risks and impacts
CTGI's Environmental Policy is dedicated to mitigating impacts, managing risks and promoting the continuous improvement of processes, practices and performance in collaboration with stakeholders for the sustainable and efficient use of water. Guided by this Policy, CTGI strictly adheres to the host countries' laws and regulations regarding water resources and wastewater management in all greenfield projects and M&A projects.
We recognize the value of water resources and the importance of protecting the aquatic environment. Consequently, we have established a comprehensive set of CTGI management regulations to ensure that water-related risks are effectively controlled. Our team is focused on implementing and maintaining these regulations to safeguard the environmental satety and sustainable utilization of water resources in the host countries.
Our projects not only comply with local regulations and standards but also actively take measures to exceed these requirements, aiming for the maximized protection and utilization of water resources. Our goal is to contribute to the protection of the world's water resources through innovations in science, technology and management, reducing water waste and mitigating impacts on the aquatic environment.
CTGI is committed to being a global leader in water resource protection and mangement. Our efforts are not only manifested in regulatory compliance but also in our continuous investment and innovation in water resource protection. We believe that our endeavors can make a significant contribution to the protection and management of water resources in host countries and the world at large.
