water stress
Water - The next commodity crisis?
EEF's Finella Elliott warns businesses could be sleepwalking into a water security challenge
Major food brands join challenge to slash supply chain water use
Diageo, General Mills and Kellogg among the major corporates to join new Ceres-WWF AgWater Challenge
Report: Global wildlife populations set to plummet 67 per cent by 2020
WWF says food production one of the primary drivers driving staggering fall in wildlife numbers
Four bold collaborations tackling California's drought
Non-profits with corporates such as Anheuser-Busch, Coca-Cola, General Mills are throwing their weight behind big water projects in the Golden State
Monsanto: 'The only way to sequester carbon is through plants'
Monsanto's Mark Edge tells BusinessGreen how the controversial seed giant is working to curb the environmental impact of agricultural practices
Ford sets new target to drive down water use
Car maker announces new goal to cut water use per vehicle by 72 per cent in the next four years, compared with 2000
The Pope's challenge to the world: tackle climate change and modern slavery together. Here's where businesses can start
Verisk Maplecroft's Dr James Allan warns the effects of climate change will mean businesses will have to closely guard their supply chains from the threat of modern slavery
Energy sector at risk from extreme weather and water stress, says World Energy Council
New report warns accelerating effects of climate change could have destructive impact on energy systems around the world
PepsiCo saves $80m as water efficiency measures slash use by a quarter
Drinks giant reports that its foundation has now helped provide nine million people with access to safe water
Coca-Cola hits water replenishment goal five years ahead of target
Drinks giant says it has become the only Fortune 500 company to return as much water to nature and local communities as it uses for its products
How a solar-powered sculpture could deliver fresh water to millions of Californians
Gleaming pipe sculpture could use solar power to desalinate up to 4.5 billion litres of drinking water every year
Water risk or water opportunity?
The energy industry is positioning itself to address the risk of future water constraints, argues Will Nichols, but the faster companies respond, the greater the business rewards will be
Your need to know business guide to escalating climate risk
The Committee on Climate Change's latest climate change risk assessment highlights the many potential impacts of global warming on the UK - but what are the major threats for businesses?
Urgent action needed to protect UK from climate impacts, warn government advisors
Heatwaves and disruption to food supplies join flooding, water shortages and spread of invasive diseases as major risks to UK from climate change, according to new analysis from Committee on Climate Change
Arqiva joins forces with Anglian Water for smart meter trial
Tech firm will install 7,500 new smart water meters in Newmarket, Suffolk
Surrender or resurgence? Interserve battles with 'audacious' emissions goal
Latest data shows construction and services giant faces a steep challenge to hit 2020 carbon and water reduction targets - head of sustainability Tim Haywood reveals a rethink may be on the cards
Will cement be a building block or a road block for a low-carbon future?
CDP's Tarek Soliman spells out why the cement industry needs to clean up its act post-Paris
Climate-driven water shortages could take severe toll on global economies, warns World Bank
Water scarcity is a major threat to economic growth and social stability around the world, according to new report
World Water Day brings a gush of initiatives, investments
The annual day highlighting escalating water risks brought with it a surge of new corporate sustainability initiatives
Demand for water set to outstrip supply by 50 per cent by 2040
Next two decades will see massive surge in global demand for water, putting 57 per cent of the global economy at risk of water scarcity, new analysis reveals
Ford, GM, Nissan shift water conservation into next gear
Having previously focused on energy efficiency, US manufacturers are starting to tackle water use
Water meter scheme saves 27 million litres per day
Southern Water touts results of five-year water metering rollout
PepsiCo saves $375m through green schemes
Financial savings prove green investments are 'mutually beneficial' for business and society, says company
Major refurbishment of Jersey desalination plant gets underway
Project to modernise desalination plant will increase the island's capacity to cope with changing climate conditions and increased population growth
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