The Global Institute for Water Security (GIWS) at the University of Saskatchewan is partnering with Ceres to develop a new global assessment. The assessment will take a comprehensive look at the major threats that unsustainable corporate practices pose to the global water supply. GIWS will conduct science-based research and analysis on industry practices in water-intensive sectors that have led to increased water scarcity and pollution, and threatened ecosystems and accessibility in communities around the globe.
The global food agribusiness sector—which uses more than 70 per cent of the world’s fresh water to grow crops, feed livestock, and process ingredients—will be among those industries analyzed. The findings will be used to inform a new set of leading investor expectations for companies to improve their overall water stewardship in business operations and supply chains.
The global assessment report aims to build on Ceres’ research and engagement tools that have been brought to market to address water-related risks. This new global assessment will bring in more perspectives from the scientific and academic community and build on the trend that is being seen with investors wanting to better understand the comprehensive evidence that supports acting on these risks.
Source: Water Canada
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