Corporates reveal fears over escalating water risks

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CDP report reveals a growing number of leading business are concerned about water risks and setting water goals, but corporate water use keeps climbing

Leading businesses are more concerned than ever about the risk of disruption from water-related risks, with a growing number of firms responding by setting targets to curb their water use. That is the...

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