Executive Summary
Nedbank achieved a 75% reduction in water use by installing 322 Propelair toilets across key facilities. The project saves over 45 million litres of water annually, reduces carbon emissions by nearly 47,000 kg, supports ESG objectives, and delivered a strong financial return with payback achieved in under 2.5 years.
Client Profile
Nedbank is one of South Africa’s largest financial institutions, headquartered in Johannesburg with major office buildings in Cape Town. Operating high-occupancy commercial banking environments, water efficiency is critical to reducing operational costs, meeting ambitious sustainability and ESG commitments, and demonstrating environmental leadership across its national property portfolio.
Challenges / Pain Points
Prior to the upgrade, Nedbank faced high water consumption across its large office portfolio due to outdated, high-flush toilet systems. Rising utility costs, frequent maintenance callouts, and the risk of blockages created operational inefficiencies and occasional downtime. At the same time, increasing ESG and sustainability pressure required measurable reductions in water use, carbon impact, and improved hygiene standards across key facilities.
The Propelair Solution
Nedbank installed 322 Propelair 1.5-litre flush toilets across its Clocktower Building in Cape Town and its headquarters to address excessive water use, rising utility costs, and ESG requirements. Each Propelair toilet uses just 1.5 litres per flush, delivering a 75% reduction in water consumption compared to conventional systems. The installation includes dry flush functionality for rapid blockage clearance and asset tracking that further improves maintenance planning, reduces downtime, and ensures consistent performance across Nedbank’s high-occupancy banking environments.
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