Environmental Management and Mainstreaming Biodiversity

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1 Environmental Management and Mainstreaming Biodiversity Planning, Integration and execution National Biodiversity and Business Indaba 2017 Presented by: Deidre Herbst

2 Mainstreaming biodiversity needs to be Purposeful and Driven. 2017/11/22 2

3 Demand for Electricity The demand for electricity has slowed this may create an opportunity for transformation of supply options. 2017/11/22 3 3

4 Water Use Water availability is one of the most significant threats to development in SA Eskom water use will decrease over the next two decades as older plants shut down and the energy mix transforms. The negative impact on wetlands due to coal mining and power generation is likely to reduce 2017/11/22 4 4

5 Considering a preparing for the future 22 November

6 The two strategic objectives of the Environmental Management Strategy The two strategic objectives of the Environmental Management Strategy are: Continue to reduce the environmental footprint of Eskom activities: Air quality, Water use, Waste Management, Biodiversity and behavioral response. Guide the Eskom of tomorrow from an environmental perspective that leads to Eskom recognised as an environmental responsible and sustainable organisation 22 November

7 Supporting environmental strategies and plans Corporate plan, SHEQ Policy, Socio Economic Dev Policy, Climate Change Policy Environmental Strategy and Departmental Ops plan Policies: Water, Air Quality, Biodiversity, Strategies: Water, Biodiversity, Air Quality, Waste Mgt Standard Action Plans and Standards: Water Implementation Plans, Biodiversity Action plans, Bird Mitigation Action plans, PCB phase out plan, Integrated Waste Mgt plans, Air Quality Fleet Strategy, Environmental Impact Assessments, EMP s, WULs 22 November

8 Phasing and Integrating Biodiversity Biodiversity Policy 1. Continuity of supply - Minimise Tx and Dx Dips / Trips related to wildlife incidents - Prevent delays in EIA authorisations due to biodiversity - Ensure the protection and life extension of Eskom plant UNDERPINNING BUSINESS PRINCIPLES OF ESKOM'S BIODIVERSITY IMPLEMENTATION PLAN 2. Cost to company - Decrease maintenance related outage costs - Decrease breaker / plant operations - Decrease line faults - Manage Offset recommendatio ns - Increase tax benefits through responsible stewardship land management "The six C's" 3. Conservation - Develop Species action plans for Eskom sites - Excel in the mgt of Eskom land for the protection of species and declared as a protected area - Undertake research initiatives 4. Compliance - International conventions - South African Constitution and biodiversity legislation at governmental all levels - Environmental Impact Assessment Authorisations - Minimise biodiversity safety risk to Eskom staff during routine maintenance and repair of plant. 5. Corporate Image - Promote Eskom as a responsible corporate citizen - Participate in stewardship agreements, industry/ngo partnerships - Encourage external comms and stakeholder engagement 6. Community - Promote site biodiversity goals/solutions inclusive of community involvement - Identify sustainable projects to uplift the community quality of life Development of objectives for the Biodiversity Implementation Plan Section 4 Objectives Initiatives to achieve the objectives Section Implementation Initiatives

9 EWT Partnership addressing the impacts of our infrastructure on biodiversity and support in our journey to mainstreaming biodiversity 22 November

10 Our vision The vision of the Partnership is for Ingula to become a world renowned, sustainable conservation area

11 Behavioural Change 22 November

12 The change in demand for electricity, the age of coal fired plants provide an opportunity to transition to cleaner energy. Integration is the golden thread but being purposeful is key to unlocking the potential for mainstreaming biodiversity Partnering is essential Leadership commitment behaviour and attitude are key components of success If you don t plan you plan to fail but once you have a plan make sure you transition properly into execution 2017/11/22 12