People often use “sustainability” and “ESG” interchangeably despite distinct differences between the two. It’s important for companies to understand these differences for purposes of overall corporate sustainability and communication to investors, consumers and other stakeholders — so let’s break it down.
There are some small things companies in the Great Lakes region, and around the world, can do to make a big difference to protect their water resources. Here are three tips for companies looking to make a difference on water.
Meet our new water stewardship intern, Louie Glotfelty. Louie is earning a master’s degree in urban planning from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and is passionate about sustainability and urban ecology.
A Sharper Focus on Water Risk By Dean Amhaus, President & CEO We’ve finally (almost) made it to summer, but at The Water Council we are already thinking about autumn… Read More
The Water Council was given the opportunity to collaborate with Forbes on a special section on water stewardship in this month’s print edition. We are proud to share the section with you here.
n the latest sign that businesses need to be proactive in strategically addressing environmental risks and opportunities — including water — the SEC on Monday issued a draft rule for public comment that mandates climate disclosures for publicly held companies. Fittingly, the announcement came the day before World Water Day, as the international community addresses growing problems of water scarcity, flooding, contamination and other water issues that are only exacerbated by climate change.
In developing the WAVE program, it was incredibly important to The Water Council to design a program that was responsive to the needs of the user and resulted in outcomes that were meaningful to external stakeholders. Learn more about the experience of Nutrien, one of the program’s first pilot participants.
Buzz for our new WAVE water stewardship program, a student pilot opportunity, upcoming exports webinar and more in our February newsletter.
What a year it has been for the country, the water sector, the sustainability movement and, of course, The Water Council. Despite the many challenges presented in 2021, The Water Council made great strides in building on previous work and charging into new territory. Read more in our December update.
If you’ve been paying attention to The Water Council lately, you’ve probably heard the term “water stewardship” a lot. In fact, it’s a core part of our mission to solve global water challenges by driving freshwater innovation and advancing water stewardship. But what does water stewardship mean, anyway?