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Water
CDP's work with water security 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.
Highlights
Report: In too deep
Analysis for institutional investors of critical water security issues facing the metals and mining sector
Infographic
Business action on water is vital to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. Our new infographic explores how disclosure is driving progress.
Sustainable Development Goals
Learn how CDP can help you measure, track, manage and take action on your contribution to achieving the SDGs.
<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 2019 Global Risk Report, the water supply crisis has been identified as the fourth 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.
$38.5bn
Size of financial hit taken by companies due to water challenges in 2018 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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Need help implementing G7 Summit recommendations? CDP’s accredited solutions providers are here to help!CDP Partnerships Team - July 23 2021Global leaders met at the G7 Summit and recognized the need to increase the adoption of ambitious 2030 emissions reductions targets and net-zero goals aligned with a 1.5°C and resilient future. They have declared their commitment to move towards TCFD-aligned mandatory disclosure pathways and asserted that these reporting regimes should not only tackle climate change, but address disclosure with a broader environmental approach to include deforestation and water security. If you are looking to implement changes to achieve these ambitious G7 targets, look no further than our accredited solutions providers. -
Policy briefingInsights from CDP Data to Assess Progress and Drive Action on the Sustainable Development Goals (Bahasa)Kita tidak dapat bergantung pada pemerintah saja untuk mencapai pembangunan berkelanjutan; bisnis, otoritas pemerintah daerah, pasar – pasar modal dan aktor – aktor non-negara penting untuk terlibat secara aktif. -
Policy briefingInsights from CDP Data to Assess Progress and Drive Action on the Sustainable Development GoalsAchieving sustainable development cannot rely on governments alone; active involvement of businesses, sub-regional authorities, capital markets and other non-state actors is vital. - Load more
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