Water

Australia is the driest inhabited continent on Earth.

That’s why 1 Degree looks at how we can reduce our water footprint as well as carbon and waste.

At many of our facilities, water capture and recycling is already underway. We have flow restrictions on taps, dual flush cisterns and are reducing the use of water cooling towers. At our head office in Sydney, we’ve had a 25% reduction in water usage over the past four years.

It’s a good start, but developing a strategy for more efficient use of water right across our business is a priority.

Water - The future

Our major print facility at Murarrie in Brisbane leads the way in our approach to water resource management.

Potable water consumption is metered at control points such as the HVAC plant, with metre data recorded weekly so any abnormal water consumption can be identified and addressed.

The site’s Water Efficiency Management Plan includes a comprehensive technical and water efficiency survey. Consumption and compliance reporting is submitted to the relevant regulatory authorities annually.