This monthly column explores water as a business issue and the ways in which companies can manage water-related risks in an increasingly constrained world.
The recent UN water conference convened almost 10,000 people focused on addressing critical scarcity, quality and inequity issues, but whether they can turn intentional into action remains an open question.
From the “Uberization” of the water sector to radical decentralization to a new partnership model, these themes will ripple across the industry in 2023.
The acceleration of corporate water stewardship and climate mitigation commitments requires new investment criteria for the adoption of innovative water technologies.
By embedding water strategy into business strategy, companies can create an advantage not only operationally and across the supply chain, but also with employees and customers.