Wateri,ii Total water consumption of 881,210 m3 Water consumption intensity of 0.110 m3/m2/month Reduction of 4.8% in water consumption intensity from 2019 baseline Water CLAS adopts a strategic approach to water management to enhance the efficiency, resilience and long-term value of its portfolio. The World Resources Institute’s Aqueduct Water Risk Atlas is a tool which maps and identifies overall water risk levels associated with risks such as droughts, floods and water stress (ratio of water demand to renewable supply). According to this tool, the cities within the key markets where CLAS’ properties are located register predominantly low to low-medium overall water risk levels up till 2030. Nonetheless, CLAS is committed to actively manage and reduce total water consumption, reuse and recycle water where possible, and to prevent water pollution. Over the years, numerous water-saving initiatives have been introduced to reduce overall water intensity with an aim to achieve cost savings as well. At CLAS’ properties, water audits, metering and monitoring are performed to track consumption and detect leaks early. Some water-saving solutions implemented include low-flow fixtures, motion-activated faucets and dual / low flush toilets. Water is recycled and the reliance on portable water is reduced. For instance, rainwater may be harvested for landscape irrigation (watering of plants) or cleaning of garbage areas with a simple system installed that requires no pump or electricity. CLI’s long-term target (using 2019 as base year) is to reduce water intensity by 15% by 2030. The third-party operators of CLAS’ properties have also made long-term commitments to reduce water consumption. For instance, Marriott aims to reduce water intensity per occupied room by 15% (using 2016 as a base year). CLAS’ Key Market Australia France Japan Singapore United Kingdom United States Overall Water Risk Leveli i Based on the predominant risk level of the cities where CLAS’ properties are located. Source: World Resources Institute’s Aqueduct Water Risk Atlas (wri.org) Low Low-Medium Medium-High High Extremely High i Computation of footprint data is based on available information of the Ascott-managed properties and excludes third-party managed properties. ii Computation of intensity data excludes new properties which were in operation for less than 12 months, properties undergoing asset enhancement programmes and third-party managed properties. Overall water risk levels for CLAS’ key markets SUSTAINABILITY REPORT 2023 40
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