CDP's water security program motivates companies to disclose and reduce their environmental impacts by using the power of investors and customers. The data CDP collects helps influential decision makers to reduce risk, capitalize on opportunities and drive action towards a more sustainable world.
CDP's 2017 Global Water Forum
CDP's Chief Strategy Officer runs through the key findings of our 2017 Global Water Report. Watch the launch event in full, including a deeper dive on the analysis, here.
<1.2%
of all water on earth is available for human use.
40%
shortfall of the available global water supply is expected by 2030, according to the UN.
In many regions, a stable supply of good-quality water can no longer be relied on by companies to grow their business.
In the World Economic Forum's 2016 Global Risk Report, the water supply crisis has been identified as the greatest risk to society over the next decade.
$4.5tn
World Bank predicts a growth rate decline of 6% of GDP by 2050 as competition for water intensifies.
$2.5bn
Size of financial hit taken by companies due to water challenges in 2015 alone.
A large and growing number of investors and customers are increasingly expecting companies to respond and adapt.
To remain competitive, companies must learn how to do more with less and act collaboratively.
Companies can drive change faster than governments, it is in their direct business interest to act.
In order to manage, we must measure. Effective response strategies can only be developed if we better understand the situation in which we operate.
Knowing where your water comes from and where it goes to are essential for building resilience. How secure is your water supply?
Committing to measuring, monitoring and reducing water impacts are the first steps on a journey to a more resilient company.
Transparency helps your company demonstrate its commitment to improving water security to hundreds of investors and customers.
You can benchmark progress against your competitors and peers and identify opportunities for change.
CDP helps you identify possible partnerships that could improve water security and build a stronger company.
Companies consistently measuring and reporting water data through CDP have enhanced their understanding of water risks and how to respond.
Companies that transparently measure and report through CDP are viewed more favourably by their investors and customers.
Companies reporting through CDP are taking action to improve water security and deliver a low-carbon world.
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Press releaseCDP’s Nico Fettes appointed to European Commission’s Technical Expert Group on Sustainable FinanceThe technical group’s work is key to achieving the goals outlined in the European Commission’s Action Plan on Financing Sustaining Growth, which aims to harness Europe’s financial system to support a sustainable economy which delivers on environmental and social goals. -
Why should cities, states and regions disclose through CDP? Here are five top reasonsKyra Appleby, Global Director, Cities States and Regions - June 04 2018As the world steps up to the challenge of tackling climate change, it’s increasingly clear that cities, states and regions have a vital role to play. By setting ambitious targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and fostering innovation, they are rapidly becoming hubs driving the transition to a sustainable economy. Gathering and sharing information is a vital starting point -
How CDP’s move to sector-based questions benefits companiesBy Dr Tony Rooke, Director, Reporting - May 30 2018As the gold standard in environmental reporting, CDP has been asking questions of companies and cities for over a decade. The world economy coalesces around CDP’s data platform to inform investment and procurement decisions. The data we deliver must remain meaningful. - Load more
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