Water is vital to almost every business. Decreasing availability, declining quality, and growing demand present significant operational implications worldwide. Leading companies are evaluating operational water needs against localized water situations and using this information to prioritize strategic actions.
Consider the social, physical, and environmental dynamics
By 2030, about half the world’s population will be living in water-stressed areas where health and sanitation are at risk. Given the local nature and increasing likelihood of water scarcity issues, companies must embrace a multifaceted perspective to ensure their continued license to operate in water-stressed communities throughout the world.
Strategic Approach
The most effective programs are driven by a clear vision and goals that align with the business mission and objectives. Our practical experience and insights into business requirements, global trends, stakeholder expectations, and strategic water management will help you shape water stewardship strategies that are comprehensive, pragmatic and sustainable.
Water Footprinting
A key step in developing a robust water stewardship program is understanding your operational and value chain water use. Our experts help to conduct facility-level water audits, product life cycle assessments, and corporate or region-specific comparative benchmarking studies. We can also use outputs to conduct business water risk assessments against localized data.
Water Efficiency and Innovation
Positioning your organization as a responsible water steward starts within your operational boundaries. From investment grade opportunity analysis to implementation of innovative conservation practices, we can help you with the right solutions to meet your business objectives.
Source Water Protection
Many companies stop short in building their programs, looking only at reducing their water intake. To ensure long-term viability, operations must understand source water options and associated vulnerabilities. How sustainable or dependable is an operation’s primary source over a 1-, 5-, and 10- year period? Is there increasing competition? How safe is the water from contaminants and other potential risks? Have alternative or supplemental source options been evaluated and secured?
Business Risk Assessments
Water related issues can impact business operations anywhere along the value chain. These risks can come in many forms, including increased costs, manufacturing restrictions, negative image and loss of sales. We have the water stewardship experience necessary to strategically frame business risks and generate alternate solutions.
Connecting Energy, Climate Change & Water
Few companies are considering how water scarcity and associated business risks connect with changing climate and energy policies. We have the tools and expertise to connect energy, climate change and water issues into one comprehensive strategy that will minimize your costs and future risks.
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Creating Innovative Solutions To Business Threats
& Opportunities Related To Water Stewardship