In 2008, water-saving initiatives were introduced which include water-efficient toilets and urinals, sensor-operated taps in all bathrooms, drip irrigation for all ground covers and pre-set irrigation times in alignment with the current by-laws. Stringent measures have been implemented in order to save water, and since 2010 water use by the V&A Waterfront has been cut by 61%. This was achieved by:installing water meters in all tenant premises;using indigenous and drought-tolerant plants only;use of borehole and grey water for toilets flushing and irrigation;proactive pressure management and automated leak detection systems. Further measures which have been introduced, or are being introduced, include the following: Reducing water pressure throughout the property by installing pressure reduced valves into all main incoming lines feeding the propertyInstallation of water efficient fittings in bathrooms reducing water flow from 6 L/pm to 1,5 L/pm and also making hand sanitisers available.In addition also adjusting the sensor timings on all taps Installing a grey water system in the Victoria Wharf Shopping Centre in November 2017, which uses the air conditioning cooling tower bleed-off to flush toilets;Using sea-water cooling in all of the air-conditioning plants in the Silo District buildings, and connecting the Clock Tower buildings to sea water cooling at the end of 2017; Using air-cooled chillers in the development at Waterway House instead of using potable water;Using borehole and rainwater for the scrubbing of all hard surfaces and window cleaning. Energy saving Installation of electricity meters in all tenants’ premises and new building specificationAnalysis of data on a more frequent basisSeawater cooling of buildings; more efficient chillersPre-cooling of buildings Light sensors upgrade and installation on all bathrooms across the precinctConvert floodlights to LED’sSpecifying of latest generation refrigerants on new HVAC equipment Waste management Continuous tenant inspections focusing on recycling and waste management Diverting 37% of all waste collected annuallyInvestigating alternatives to landfill Sustainability ratings V&A Waterfront has been named as one of the environmentally greenest precincts in Africa. Read more about it here.Pre-certified credits awarded to be applied during all new future ratingsVic Wharf existing building Green star 5-star rating awarded mid 2019 Net Zero ratings to be applied for all future developmentsRetain Diamond status- Heritage rating for the third consecutive year in a rowOutput of previous target set under Energy, water & waste management- A total Carbon Emissions saving of 40% year of year Eliminating single-use plastic Elimination of plastic straws Implementation of the Breaking up with Plastics Campaign