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For many corporations, the next step in climate response is measuring the “water footprint” embedded in the products they produce. The water footprint or virtual water refers to the total volume of freshwater used in the production and consumption of goods and services. This term will soon become as commonplace as carbon footprint, with many companies already measuring their global water footprints.
Water Footprinting is gaining speed due to water being a finite resource whose scarcity is being exacerbated by climate change. With global warming resulting in more severe weather patterns, experts are predicting a severe crisis in water supply. Increased floods and droughts will lessen the availability of fresh water and force companies to pay more for this resource. Water conservation also goes hand-in-hand with saving energy and reducing carbon across a company’s the supply chain.
This premier event will highlight those corporations that have woken up to the value of water and developed a global water management strategy. Through a series of corporate case studies and expert panels,Corporate Water Footprinting will look at how business is measuring and cutting its water use throughout the supply chain.
This event will demonstrate how water efficiency helps cut energy use and reduce emissions as part of a global climate strategy. It will provide practical advice on how companies can measure their water footprints and set achievable targets for water reduction. With water being the “new carbon”, this is a must-attend event for anyone involved in corporate environmental strategies.
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