Climate Change Data

Mekorot Water Company Ltd.

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022)

Reporting Period: 2022

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:1,257,776 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:1,123,651 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:11,446 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:27.6% (vehicles)
Total Energy Consumption:2,354,800 MWh/year
Waste Generated:276.85 tons/year (hazardous)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Water supply resilience
  • Integrative water management
  • Ethics and prevention of corruption
  • Transmission system efficiency
  • Occupational health and safety
  • Energy efficiency
  • Innovation and technology
  • Fairness to customers and customer satisfaction
  • Compliance with standards and regulation
  • Environmental management and the climate crisis

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 15% between 2020 and 2022
  • 27.6% of vehicles are hybrid or electric
  • Reduced hazardous waste generation by approximately 7.5% from the previous year
  • Restored approximately 30 MCM of water to nature

Social Achievements

  • Achieved a Platinum Plus rating on the Maala index and top place among infrastructure companies
  • Improved Employee Service Center and implemented an advanced platform for employee information and tools
  • Conducted a customer satisfaction survey
  • Reduced work accidents per 100 employees to 1.7 in 2022 (from 1.8 in 2021)

Governance Achievements

  • Established an ESG Administration to formulate a dedicated ESG strategy
  • Approved ESG strategic plan with 25 strategic objectives
  • Implemented an enforcement plan to ensure compliance with securities laws
  • Achieved ISO 9001 certification in the first half of 2023

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Supply 32 MCM of water to southern Arava and 70 MCM to middle Arava by 2030
  • Net-zero emissions by 2050 (implied)
Medium-term Goals:
  • Achieve 50% of critical suppliers publishing ESG reports and signing the Mekorot Code of Ethics by 2025
  • Invest NIS 5 million in research and development by 2025
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce water loss by 8% by 2025 and 15% by 2030
  • Reduce deviations from groundwater pumping license by 2025

Environmental Challenges

  • Climate change and global warming causing reduced water availability
  • Water scarcity in Judea and Samaria
  • Severe water crisis in the Gaza Strip
  • Cybersecurity threats
  • Potential for contamination of water sources
Mitigation Strategies
  • Transition to seawater desalination
  • Development of advanced technologies for water security and quality
  • Integrative water management from a variety of sources
  • Implementation of advanced risk-assessment and event management systems
  • Nationwide environmental surveys to identify potential sources of pollution

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Preference for local suppliers
  • Green purchasing criteria
  • Oversight of employment conditions
  • Supplier evaluation process
  • Mekorot Code of Ethics

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Droughts
  • Floods
  • Extreme weather events
Transition Risks
  • Regulatory changes
  • Market shifts
Opportunities
  • Development of energy-efficient products and services
  • Expansion of desalination

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards

Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 17025, ISO 27001

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
  • SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
  • SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
  • SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
  • SDG 13: Climate Action
  • SDG 15: Life On Land

Mekorot's actions contribute to these goals through water infrastructure development, renewable energy use, sustainable water management, and environmental protection.

Awards & Recognition

  • Platinum Plus rating from Maala