Climate Change Data

BTE Renewables

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021)

Reporting Period: 2021

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:820,000 tCO2e/year (avoided)
Water Consumption:6068 m3/year (operations)
Waste Generated:1.3 tonnes/year (operations non-hazardous), 40 tonnes/year (construction non-hazardous), 0 tonnes/year (operations hazardous), 40 tonnes/year (construction hazardous)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Health and Safety
  • Community Engagement & Investment
  • Environment and Biodiversity
  • Good Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Implemented Shut Down on Demand (SDOD) at Kipeto and Excelsior wind farms to mitigate bird collisions.
  • Launched biodiversity management programs, including anti-poisoning campaigns and livestock carcass removal.
  • Achieved 820,000t CO2 avoided per annum.

Social Achievements

  • Launched INSPIRE initiative to advance social performance in South Africa's renewable energy sector.
  • Invested $1.6 million in community programs, with $1 million focused on education and skills development.
  • Trained 200 young people in various skills, employing 150 on projects.
  • Built 84 new, upgraded houses for Maasai families at Kipeto.

Governance Achievements

  • Established a strong governance structure including an ESG Board Sub Committee and dedicated ESG/Sustainability Director.
  • Conducted a Board Effectiveness Assessment with pleasing results.
  • Established a Whistleblower policy, processes and procedures.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

  • COVID-19 pandemic impact on operations and community investment.
  • High livestock predation leading to unintentional poisoning of vultures in Kenya.
  • Need for capacity building and collaboration in social performance.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Adapted to a new office working environment and implemented employee welfare initiatives.
  • Partnered with conservation organizations to implement a comprehensive biodiversity action plan (BAP) at Kipeto, including anti-poisoning programs and livestock protection measures.
  • Seed funded the INSPIRE initiative to address capacity building needs in social performance.

Supply Chain Management

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: IFC Performance Standard 6 (Biodiversity)

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • SDG 4 (Quality Education)
  • SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
  • SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth)
  • SDG 13 (Climate Action)
  • SDG 15 (Life on Land)

BTE's projects and community investment programs contribute to these SDGs through renewable energy generation, job creation, education initiatives, biodiversity conservation, and poverty reduction.

Awards & Recognition

  • Standard Bank Top Gender Empowered Company Award