Manufacturing in an Age of Water Scarcity

It takes water to make almost anything, from carpets to cosmetics to cars. Water has emerged as a critical issue for companies in response to increased water demand, climatic risks and potentially negative impacts on brand value. That means companies need to understand their water footprints throughout their value chains and develop standards and processes related to water quality and quantity, surface and groundwater contamination, and access to water by local communities.

Many companies have centrally developed water strategies that can be implemented on a global basis and achieve a significant impact. But water is unique and — unlike carbon — all water issues are local, meaning companies must align global standards with local concerns.

In this hour-long webcast, on the occasion of the publication of Ford Motor Company’s annual sustainability report, you’ll hear one company’s global water strategy, as well as a conversation with one of the world’s leading experts in corporate water strategy.

Among the things you’ll learn:

• How global manufacturers can better manage their water use and affect their regional communities.
• One company’s experience in developing a global water strategy and standards.
• The latest thinking on how we value water and disclose industrial use and performance, a critical first step in reducing these strains and safeguarding future water supplies.

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