Tackling the Water Crisis Through Accelerated Collaboration
Why is water stewardship, particularly collective action, fundamental to supply chain climate resilience?
With the United Nations forecasting a 40% global water supply deficit by 2030, the water crisis presents a complex challenge that demands diverse solutions. It is essential to integrate water management into core business and climate strategies and policies to ensure long-term sustainability and economic resilience. While businesses have long been concerned with access to drinking water, increasing threats to water availability, quality, and reliability, along with changing shareholder expectations, it is an urgent corporate priority. How are companies handling water-related risks, are they integrating water strategies with climate and nature, and what strategies can be implemented to improve water management throughout the supply chain?
We hosted an exclusive dinner briefing with Diageo during Climate Week NYC, where we will explore the crucial significance of water stewardship for supply chain resilience, and what business, government, NGOs and communities can achieve together in addressing these issues.
Summary
The dinner briefing highlighted the growing importance of water stewardship as a core business strategy, especially for industries reliant on agriculture. Companies must integrate water management into their climate and supply chain strategies to ensure long-term sustainability and resilience. Water pricing is also becoming a critical financial consideration, urging corporations to align their strategies accordingly. Addressing water scarcity, however, requires collaboration across the supply chain, including partnerships with NGOs and governments to develop nature-based solutions. Businesses face both economic and reputational risks from water mismanagement, making it essential to align incentives and compensation with sustainability goals. Innovation, particularly through AI, is driving smarter, more efficient agricultural and water management practices, playing a crucial role in tackling these challenges.
World-Class Business Leaders and Speakers
The Venue
Quality Italian is a modern take on the Italian-American steakhouse tradition. It references the flavors, style and tableside flair of this classic genre with unique design and food that appeals to today’s diner.
Join us for this event in the 57 Room, outfitted in reclaimed Italian newsprint dyed a rich burgundy for a warm, intimate dining experience and the iconic 57 window through which guests can overlook bustling 57th Street.
Why Attend?
Exclusive Climate Week Dinner
Explore the significance of water stewardship at this exclusive, high-level dinner briefing by FT and Diageo.
Forge Meaningful Connections
Network with top industry leaders, policymakers and investors who are shaping the future of supply chain climate resilience.
Discover Powerful Strategies
Gain actionable insights to drive sustainable growth and resilience in the face of climate change.
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