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ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY



                   We carry out our operations with utmost care for the                 while doing our business. Environmental protection is
                   environment as we understand that our activities have a direct       incorporated in our business planning and execution. A
                   bearing on the environment and the ecosystem. We aim to              revised version of Health Safety and Environment
                   balance short- and long-term business needs while assessing          Management system was published in 2020 in practical steps
                   the impact of our proposed projects on the environment. We           in managing the environment were highlighted. We
                   also have stakeholder engagements with the community                 understand that environmental management is an emerging
                   embedded into our project plan; listen to their concerns and         concept and there is the mandatory obligation to increasing
                   carry them along. This helps to minimize adverse situations.         our environmental transparency.
                   The scope of our actions ensure that we continually care for
                   the environment which helps us align our goals and objectives        Various Environmental management initiates are used as part
                   with expected outcomes. This in turn leads to improved               of our strategies in improving the environment these
                   environmental management and systems and strengthens our             included, Environmental Impact Assessment, Environmental
                   environmental matrix framework.                                      Compliance Monitoring and Environmental Audits.


                   Our operations has as its focus prevention of gas leaks, spills,     We owe it to our stake holders and host communities to
                   minimizing and eliminating unsafe environmental conditions,          ensure that the environment where we live, and work is safe
                   and reduction of gas flares. We carry out detailed                    and sustainable.

                   environmental impact assessments when planning major
                   exploration and drilling projects, work with the regulatory
                   agencies to ensure compliance with environmental laws and
                   regulations.


                   Waltersmith understands the importance of environmental
                   checks and audits and applies international best practices to
                   minimize environmental imprints in our areas of operations.


                   Waltersmith as a responsible company understand the
                   importance of maintaining and preserving the environment

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