Why corporate action on leakage matters
Additional co-benefits from Aqua Plus
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$300bn
Aqua Plus began as a way for corporates to accelerate progress towards public water positive goals in response to the growing crisis around water scarcity. However, the benefits of local, transparent water stewardship at scale go far beyond sustainability. Rapidly and quantifiably replenishing water in public pipeline networks improves overall resilience and reduces multiple corporate risks from business continuity to reputation.
Build better communities Aqua Plus helps maintain access to fairly-priced water sustaining people, communities, opportunity and social mobility. Make progress on net zero It takes carbon to treat and transport water. Every unit saved by Aqua Plus prevents more GHG entering the atmosphere. Protect nature and biodiversity Aqua Plus reduces the need for water abstraction and so eases pressure on stressed water sources which sustain 40% of species.
Supply chain resilience Currently around 20% of companies face significant supply chain risks 1 . By making more water available locally, Aqua Plus sustains business and supply chain operations in water scarce areas.
Sustainable growth Experts estimate that water risk leaves around $300bn of global capital exposure 2 . Aqua Plus enhances water resilience which helps secure returns on investments and enables continued growth.
Social licence to operate Two in five G20+ areas have or are planning compulsory water disclosure 3 . Demonstrable action on a societal risk with Aqua Plus boosts social LTO, enhances brand value and eases Scope 4 reporting.
1 https://www.cdp.net/en/press-releases/water-now-a-major-risk-for-worlds-supply-chains-reports-cdp 2 https://cdn.cdp.net/cdp-production/cms/reports/documents/000/005/577/original/CDP_Water_analysis_report_2020.pdf?1617987510 (p12) 3 https://cdn.cdp.net/cdp-production/cms/reports/documents/000/007/620/original/CDP_Water_Global_Report_2023_.pdf (p6)
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