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There is an increasing global concern for the use, availability and quality of fresh water. Petro-Canada recognizes that water is a shared resource that we all need to use responsibly, and, as such, water is one of our corporate priorities. We are committed to partnering with the people who share this resource, in an effort to introduce more effective water management. Though there is much to accomplish on this growing issue, our achievements to date on water management demonstrate our commitment and help raise the bar for the rest of industry.
Our business units have a strong track record in adopting innovative approaches to the design and operation of our facilities in order to optimize water use and wastewater discharge through recycling and treatment technologies. We work to protect the water quality in the communities and ecosystems where we operate.
All of our businesses continually look for opportunities to improve water management processes. In 2007, we developed a set of water principles to enable us to appropriately manage our water footprint. In 2008 Petro-Canada businesses are focusing attention on several areas to understand and improve our management and role in stewarding this precious resource.
A key part of our success is a collaborative approach to water solutions. We engage with the local community and other industries to promote responsible watershed management and look for opportunities to participate in local community initiatives related to clean water and sanitation.
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Also, see our feature story on water in this year’s Report to the Community:
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