+IMPACT MAGAZINE ISSUE 26

Our journey has just begun
Our neighbourhood is a beacon of innovation, dedicated to responsible
environmental practices:
• Reducing our carbon footprint through circular design for sustainability.
• Aiming to eliminate single-use plastics by 2025.
• New buildings aim for minimum net-zero green rating.
• Establishing a waste-to-energy pyrolysis plant to divert waste from landfills.
• Converting waste into synthetic gas for electricity, complementing solar power.
• Our desalination plant provides fresh water, reducing strain on the city's sewage system.
We've achieved remarkable milestones on our sustainability journey:
Our neighbourhood is home to
22 green-rated
buildings.
A 40% reduction
in energy consumption
reflects our commitment to efficient practices.
Creating
waves of
change
A neighbourhood
pioneering
environmental
stewardship for a
greener tomorrow.
At the V&A Waterfront, we are dedicated
to the idea that responsible choices and
forward-thinking initiatives can make a
positive impact, and we're excited to share
this journey with you.
Our environmental programme has come a long way
since its early days in 2008. Over the years, we've
worked tirelessly to increase energy efficiency, conserve
water, and promote waste recycling across our sprawling
123-hectare complex.
“It’s not just about being innovative pioneers,
but creating a shared value environment, one which is not
only more self-sufficient, interconnected and provides an
inclusive future for generations to come,
but also because protection of the environment and efficient
use of resources is the right thing to do. ”
– André Theys: Operations Executive,
V&A Waterfront; Chair: GBCSA board.
A 62% reduction in
water consumption,
which speaks to our dedication to conserving this
precious resource.
More than
2 700 tons of
waste diverted
from landfills annually signifies our commitment
to reducing landfill waste.
A 47% reduction in
carbon emissions
is testament to our effort to create
a greener future.
We’ve planted
90% indigenous &
drought-resistant
plant species, embracing the nature that surrounds us.
Join us at the water’s edge for a greener tomorrow.
**Reduction of water consumption/m2 vs FY09