The O&L Group is aware of the impact our activities have on the environment, particularly in terms of climate change. The Group’s environmental policy is therefore entrenched in its overall Safety, Health and Environmental (SHE) Policy. During July 2008, an Environmental Strategic Plan was developed with the aim of reducing the Group’s carbon footprint. The various initiatives, some of which are elaborated on below, include the following: An in-house awareness campaign Measuring and monitoring procedures Environmental impact assessments for all major new projects, including the Superfarm and the Strand Hotel developments A Biodiesel Project, whereby spent vegetable oil originating from some of our operations is converted into a biofuel which is used to fuel some of the Group’s delivery trucks A planned biogas plant for the Superfarm Various solid waste disposal and recycling initiatives, including the rehabilitation of some waste dumps, the installation of community recycling banks, support of the “Collect-a-Can” initiative, and support for the Kaokoland Clean-up campaign Use of energy-saving lighting in all our operations Improved heat utilisation and conservation Electricity management systems Optimisation of water consumption and seeking alternative sources, including water recycling and desalination, and Alternative fuel for fishing vessels.