CDP: At least $77bn under threat from supply chain water risk

Stuart Stone
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Study finds half of large corporate buyers not addressing water-related supply chain risks, despite potential for huge financial impacts

At least $77bn is under threat due to water-related supply chain risk, but half of large corporates are still not working with suppliers to address issues such as worsening water scarcity. That is the...

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