Water

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.

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.

Why you? How does CDP help?

Global context The risks The opportunities

<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.

Improving measurement Through disclosure What are the benefits?

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.

Water security is essential to tackling climate change and protecting the bottom line.

Start protecting your bottom line by reducing the risks and seizing the opportunities of water management.

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