BRAZIL – ASSET MANAGEMENT BEST PRACTICE DOCUMENT

BRK Ambiental owns and operates water and wastewater utilities across Brazil. IWS carried out an operational audit in two of their water operations as part of an assignment to develop an asset strategy and action plan for the businesses.

After completing a gap analysis and reviewing the current status of their asset management policies, procedures and practices, IWS developed an Asset Management Best Practice Document for wider use within their utility operations. This document contained a framework and roadmap for asset management, including the development of

Market Studies and Entry Strategies

Risk Assessment

Project Structuring and Development

Contract and Procurement Planning

Operational Due Diligence

Asset Management Studies

Introduction of Innovative Technologies

Non-Revenue Water Management

Regulation and Markets

Tariffs and Service Standards

Transaction Advisory and Financing

Project Funding Strategies

Financial Modelling

Due Diligence

Climate and Impact Analysis

Cost/Benefit Analysis

Business and Operational Strategies

Team Leadership and Development

Organisational Structuring

CSR, Stakeholder Mapping and Engagement

Corporate and Operational Governance

Business Audit and Compliance

Environmental and Social Impact Studies

Management and Operational Training