Half the Global 500 facing water stress, says CDP

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Despite identifying risks, the number of large companies with water strategies has fallen, survey reveals

More than half the world's largest listed companies are affected by water stress, but many are failing to set targets to improve water stewardship, a new Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) survey has found....

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