I recently read a new report published by Business for Social Responsibility and the Pacific Institute that discusses a “21st century corporate water strategy” focusing on new ways that companies can use, innovate around and invest in water supplies. Regulatory and market constraints due to growing scarce water supplies across the world (especially in regions like Africa and Asia) can threaten business growth and profitability, reputation and even a company’s very existence. Political instability due to regional water conflicts is more commonplace than ever.

Smart decision makers are taking a second look water as a commodity and what they need to do to mitigate risk and prioritize water management issues.

- Bess Bezirgan, VP, GolinHarris Green