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Water Stewardship

BDMS enforces water resource management following BDMS Earth Healthcare Policy as well as operates the business in line with the water conservation framework. The objectives are to establish guidelines to achieve the strategic target covering risk assessment in water scarcity as well as to devise a water resource management plan at the corporate level with key partners. 

Water Conservation Management 

1. Establish the intention 

The executives are responsible for enhancing efficiency and encouraging water resources management throughout the supply chain. 

2. Assess risks, opportunities and impacts 

Evaluate and manage the integrated water resources management covering physical risks, quantity, quality, regulations, and corporate image. 

3. Set out objectives and policy 

Establish the Environmental Sustainability Policy and set Sustainability Goals 2023 covering water resources management. 

4. Implement 

Adapt the water resources management throughout the supply chain. 

5. Monitor the performance 

Monitor the progress compared with the target and analyze the results to improve the operations. 

6. Communicate with the stakeholders 

Disseminate the strategy and share the progress while encouraging collaboration with external stakeholders. 

Water Use Assessment 

BDMS sustainability strategy involves the process of reviewing and analyzing water usage patterns. BDMS conducts a comprehensive assessment to identify activities that contribute significantly to water consumption. This involves identifying operational areas or processes that consume significant amount of water. Consequently, the company assesses the impact of water quality to ensure compliance with environmental standards. Through regular reviews and analysis, the company can identify opportunities for improving water efficiency as well as moving toward sustainable goals. 

Risk Assessment in Integrated Water Resources Management for Water Planning Throughout the Supply Chain 

BDMS applies risk assessment in water resources management in all business sectors by performing an evaluation concerning several risk factors such as water consumption in each sector and baseline water stress, using the internationally certified Aqueduct Water Risk Atlas of the World Resources Institute (WRI). The results are thereafter categorized into 3 levels for further water management plans. 

This year, BDMS performed a review and an assessment regarding water risks for all hospitals and companies. The results have shown that 12% of BDMS hospitals and subsidiaries are in a high-risk area of water shortage. Thus, BDMS promotes the operations according to the water resources management plan while consistently monitoring the result of less water consumption (reviewed on 20 November 2023). 

BDMS Subsidiaries by Water Risk Level

12% high risk          7% medium risk          81% low risk