Water use

1. Water use

2. Branston has grown and evolved over the years... Vee Gururajan

3. We’ve focused on lean operation and efficient resource utilisation Vee Gururajan

4. We invest for long-term sustainability Sustainable business strategy Reduced environmental impact Energy efficiency Sustainability Cost efficiency Vee Gururajan

5. We’re recognised as industry leaders for our environmental initiatives One of the first four companies to receive the Carbon Trust Water Standard Vee Gururajan

6. We looked at the long-term strategy for water supply • Working closely with the EA... • We measured our water balance and drew up a detailed water map • We’ve introduced a number of water-saving initiatives Vee Gururajan

7. We ‘think global and act local’ • There were specific drivers for change at the Lincoln site: • Discharge consent renewal • Water tariff threshold • Disposal of AD plant digestate Vee Gururajan

8. The approach for the South West site was driven by a long-term need • Mains water scarcity in the area • Restrictions to mains connection • Effluent costs • Borehole water supply • We now rely mainly on borehole water (which we recycle) • Mains water is just used for ‘topping up’ Vee Gururajan

9. Recycling plants have reduced our mains water consumption by 60% • Relieved water stress in the area • Reduced the quantity of effluent • Improved the quality of effluent • Saved us money! Vee Gururajan