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Author : American Water Works Association
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : UCR:31210024933176
Author : Stuart Orr,Guy Pegram
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 78 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2017-09-08
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781351274425
Water is a resource under increased stress, with its management now cited as one of the greatest risks to business continuity and growth. This concise guide for professionals offers strategic steps for developing a corporate water stewardship strategy. It will enable you to: define business water risks, and the opportunities associated with those risks; explore, through sector-specific profiles, risks associated with regulation, reputation, external response and engagement, and physical incidents; develop a clear plan and process for creating, managing and mainstreaming a corporate water strategy; identify several initiatives and new risk tools that your company can use to stay on top of best practice in water management. With the advent of risk tools, and a growing list of testaments around business risk from water, we are now able to respond more appropriately to how this resource is impacted by and impacts upon business. Use this book as your guide as you begin to build your company's strategy around water.
Author : Betty Sue Flowers,United Nations Environment Programme,World Business Council for Sustainable Development
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Water resources development
ISBN : 2940240930
[The report] offers three stories about the role of business in relation to the growing issue of water in the world. These stories do not try to cover everything but attempt to bring to life a limited number of alternative future environments that will challenge our economic viability, social legitimacy, and global fitness in the marketplace. H = Hydro is the story of efficiency (more value per drop and more drops for less). In Hydro, there is a strategic advantage to being the first to market with the flexible, right-choice solutions rather than being locked out. 2 = Rivers is the story of security - enough water of sufficient quality for both the haves and the have-nots. In Rivers business cannot choose to operate only in the economic realm, which is just one side of the management challenge, if it wants water security. O = Ocean is the story of interconnectivity - accounting for the sustainability of the whole system. In the world of Ocean, business realizes that it cannot help particular communities survive and prosper at the expense of causing water stress elsewhere.
Author : Maite M. Aldaya,Ashok K. Chapagain,Arjen Y. Hoekstra,Mesfin M. Mekonnen
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2012-08-21
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781136538520
People use lots of water for drinking, cooking and washing, but significantly more for producing things such as food, paper and cotton clothes. The water footprint is an indicator of water use that looks at both direct and indirect water use of a consumer or producer. Indirect use refers to the 'virtual water' embedded in tradable goods and commodities, such as cereals, sugar or cotton. The water footprint of an individual, community or business is defined as the total volume of freshwater that is used to produce the goods and services consumed by the individual or community or produced by the business. This book offers a complete and up-to-date overview of the global standard on water footprint assessment as developed by the Water Footprint Network. More specifically it: o Provides a comprehensive set of methods for water footprint assessment o Shows how water footprints can be calculated for individual processes and products, as well as for consumers, nations and businesses o Contains detailed worked examples of how to calculate green, blue and grey water footprints o Describes how to assess the sustainability of the aggregated water footprint within a river basin or the water footprint of a specific product o Includes an extensive library of possible measures that can contribute to water footprint reduction
Author : Steve Maxwell
Publisher : American Water Works Association
Page : 261 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2011-01-12
Category : Water resources development
ISBN : 9781613000731
Author : William Sarni
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2012-05-23
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781136538582
In the past businesses have viewed water as a minimal operational cost and not a strategic issue. However, water has now emerged as a critical issue for both corporations and the public sector in response to increased water demand, climatic risks and potentially negative impacts on brand value. This innovative book provides up to date information on global water issues and describes how companies can not only address these challenges but also implement high value global water strategies. It shows: Why water is a critical business issue for companies which now face water risk to their operations and brands; How new concepts such as embedded water and virtual water are forcing companies to think differently about how they use water to manufacture products; That companies need to develop a corporate water strategy to manage it as a key business issue and capture the real value of water; How companies can develop partnerships with non-governmental organizations to implement water strategies
Author : Charles Nehme
Publisher : Charles Nehme
Page : 59 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2024-06-05
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 8210379456XXX
Water is essential for life, yet its availability and quality are increasingly under threat due to various factors such as population growth, climate change, and unsustainable water management practices. As we stand at a critical juncture in our relationship with water, it becomes imperative to reassess how we use and manage this precious resource. This book, Water Management Systems: Sustainable Solutions for Efficient Water Usage, aims to provide a comprehensive guide to understanding, implementing, and optimizing water management systems. Through the exploration of concepts such as rainwater harvesting, greywater recycling, and water-efficient fixtures, this book endeavors to equip readers with the knowledge and tools necessary to make informed decisions regarding water usage in both residential and commercial settings. In the following pages, readers will embark on a journey through the principles, practices, and real-world applications of sustainable water management. From the basics of rainwater harvesting to the intricacies of greywater recycling systems and the selection of water-efficient fixtures, each chapter offers valuable insights and practical advice for conserving water and minimizing waste. Drawing upon case studies, best practices, and emerging trends, this book not only seeks to inform but also to inspire action. Whether you are a homeowner looking to reduce your water footprint, a business owner seeking to implement cost-effective water management solutions, or a policymaker advocating for sustainable water practices, there is something here for you. Ultimately, this book underscores the importance of collective responsibility in safeguarding our planet's most precious resource. By embracing sustainable water management practices, we can not only mitigate the effects of water scarcity and pollution but also contribute to a healthier, more resilient future for generations to come. I invite you to join me on this journey towards sustainable water management, where every drop counts and every action makes a difference.
Author : William J. Cosgrove,Frank R. Rijsberman
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 137 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2014-03-18
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781134201624
More than a billion people cannot get safe drinking water; half the world's population does not have adequate sanitation; within a generation over three billion will be suffering from water stress. This text analyzes the issues in this crisis of management and shows how water can be used effectively and productively. The key to sustainable water resources is an integrated approach. The authors assert that careful planning and concerted action can make the fundamental changes needed and that the implications of not dealing with the crisis are immense. The book comes with downloadable resources containing background research and scenarios.
Author : William Sarni,David Grant
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 106 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2018-04-09
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781317237471
The tangible value of increased water efficiency, reuse and recycling and improved social license to operate are moving more companies to adopt water stewardship strategies. This book frames an expanded strategy for water stewardship and business value creation, including brand value, that benefits a range of stakeholders including consumers, customers, investors and employees. The book shows that until recently the linkage between full business value and water stewardship has been missing from the corporate agenda. This linkage and value creation from a leading water strategy is increasingly important to socially responsible investors and "aspirationals" who value companies that have a social mission or focus to their overall business strategy. In general the largest portion of a company’s market capitalization is intangible value and understanding how a water strategy contributes to this intangible value is essential. The authors include cases studies and a framework or path forward to guide companies as they seek to build leading water strategy that goes beyond water stewardship to drive full business value from this investment. The book establishes the linkages and value from an integrated water and business strategy and an approach for companies to follow.
Author : William Sarni,Tamin Pechet
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2013-10-08
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781136461668
This book unveils how the world in the twenty-first century will need to manage our most fundamental resource need, water. It outlines how stakeholders can improve water use in their homes, their businesses, and the world. In particular, it focuses on the role of stakeholders in crafting a twenty-first century paradigm for water. Investors not only drive innovation through direct investment in new technologies but also by highlighting risk and driving reporting and disclosure within the business community. Water Tech highlights the business drivers to address water related issues. These include business disruption, regulatory risk and reputational risk along with opportunities in the commercialization of innovative technologies such as desalination and water reuse and treatment. The authors argue that through increased attention on water scarcity through activities such as reporting and disclosure we are now accelerating innovation in the water industry. They show how we are just now capturing the true cost and value of water and this is creating opportunities for investors in the water sector. The text takes the reader through key aspects of emerging innovative technologies along with case studies and key issues on the path to commercialization. A roadmap of the opportunities in the water sector is presented based on interviews with leading authorities in the water field including innovators, investors, legal, regulatory experts and businesses.
Author : Robert L. Wubbena,AWWA Research Foundation
Publisher : American Water Works Association
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Strategic planning
ISBN : 9781583212370
Author : Pradip K. Sengupta
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 488 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2017-11-13
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781119272502
Provides the tools that allow companies to understand the fundamental concepts of water resource management and to take proper action towards sustainable development Businesses, communities, and ecosystems everywhere depend on clean freshwater to survive and prosper. When the same source of water is shared for economic, social, and environmental causes it becomes the responsibility of every sector to develop a sustainable water strategy beneficial for all. This book offers a water resource management plan for industries that is directly implementable and consistent with the Water Framework Directives of different countries with a special emphasis on developing countries—a plan that is economically efficient, socially equitable, and environmentally sustainable. Industrial Water Resource Management, Challenges and Opportunities for Efficient Water Stewardship offers explicit technical and investment solutions, socioeconomic and legal instruments, and recommendations for institutional restructuring. Written by a leading world expert in the field, it covers a wide range of topics including: ● Source water assessment and protection ● Water audit, industrial water footprint assessment—an evaluation of tools and methodologies ● Corporate water disclosure methods and tools ● Water stewardship by the industries ● Stakeholder collaboration and engagement ● New technologies enabling companies to better manage water resources Given the well-known challenge of managing natural resources in a way that maximizes and sustains social welfare, this book provides an invaluable point of reference for applied researchers and policy makers working in water resources management.
Author : OECD
Publisher : OECD Publishing
Page : 120 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2010-03-15
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789264083578
This report calls on policy makers to recognise the issues at stake in water resource management in agriculture and gives them the tools to do so, offering a wealth of information on recent trends and the outlook for water resource use in agriculture.
Author : Andrea Guerrini,Giulia Romano
Publisher : Springer
Page : 88 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2014-07-15
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9783319078182
This book describes the water sector as it is structured in Italy. The first part describes the legal framework which rules the sector in Italy, its evolution since the last 20 years, and its weaknesses. The second part describes the governance of Italian water utilities, distinguishing full public-owned companies from public-private partnership and private companies. The third part reports insights on water utilities performance to enquire the presence of economies by scope, scale and density in the Italian water sector, and to verify the presence of any differences in terms of efficiency and tariffs among public and private firms. The fourth part describes the investment policies carried out by water utilities, observing the total amount of per capita investments and the actual realization of planned investments. The fifth part describes if and how utilities applied water conservation practices to incentive the sustainable water use.
Author : Joaquim Pocas Martins
Publisher : IWA Publishing
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2014-09-15
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781843391951
Management of Change in Water Companies tells real stories of real water companies that went through processes of change and achieved their best results ever in just a few years. It reflects the personal experience of the author from leading processes of change in five different water supply/sewage companies, between 10 and 120 years old and serving from 200,000 to 4,000,000 people. This practical and effective book shows: how to change, modernize and make profitable old-fashioned organizations, how to reduce water loss and promote efficiency in water companies, how to use the savings to rehabilitate and expand infrastructure without increasing tariffs, how to deal with overstaffing, how to plan, finance, build and maintain infrastructure, how to introduce innovation, how to motivate people, how to deal with clients, regulators, unions, shareholders, politicians and the press how to achieve sustainability. The case studies provide for instance, how to halve water losses in less than a year mostly with management measurements and very little investment, how to bring water losses from over 50% to below 20% in six years, how to use the savings from water loss reduction to build a new wastewater system without increasing tariffs, how to connect 100,000 existing buildings to a new sewage system in 4 years and how to get millions of people walking along the banks of rehabilitated urban creeks, rivers and beaches. The book presents case studies, management theory, comparative analysis of situations reported in the literature and the personal experience of an author who has lead a number of successful processes of change in different water companies. Management of Change in Water Companies is essential reading for water utility managers, national and local governments responsible for water policy as well as those concerned with the management of change and risk management. It is also useful to readers interested in the areas of pollution control, energy savings and water losses, and stream / beach / river restoration. Author: Joaquim Pocas Martins is Professor at the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Porto, Portugal, and provides excellent courses on the management of change in water companies world-wide.