As the demand for goods and services increase with population growth and the global climate changes, water shortages have reached crisis point in many regions across the globe.
Until recently many western operations have been insulated from the economic, environmental and social impacts of water shortage though post Copenhagen 2009, the corporate community must focus more resource on this aspect of the sustainability index.
The UN’s CEO Water mandate saw complex supply chains dissected by their multinational owners with LCA and Water Footprint methodology – this data must now be applied to corporate strategy for managing the risks posed by water scarcity throughout global operations.
London Business Conferences presents Corporate Water Scarcity Risk Management 2010.
For the first time in Europe, you will be privy to input from leading global experts on practical tools and methodologies for managing and offsetting global risk and impacts along your complex supply chains.
This will be augmented with the latest updates and information on Policy, Standards and most recent data on mapping water scarcity for different regions
The summit investigates the differences between water quality and water quantity and offers methods using case studies to asses complex international supply chains.
This 6th Summit in the global series brings together multi-national corporations, with complex international supply chains, to investigating new and innovative strategies to secure your business operations in regions of increasing water scarcity. With plenary sessions on water risk strategy and policy breaking out into specific streams divided into specific solutions for managing risks in Agriculture and Manufacturing, Mining and industrial Operations, this event will help you plan future strategy as well as implement practical steps on managing your water scarcity risk.
Projecting The Future; Addressing Impacts of Climate Change on Water Availability
Practical Projections For Future Areas Of Water Stress – Availability, Quality And Quantity
The scope of regions considered to be under extreme stress is changing rapidly with population growth and climate change. A new dimension faced by multinationals emerges as business leaders must consider and engage the local community to understand why stress is present and how this can be addressed through partnerships.
Water quantity and water quality are diverse types of water scarcity and therefore must be addressed intelligently with the right information, input and partnerships. Hear from leading experts on the causes and projections for core manufacturing, sourcing and industrial sites across the globe.
Key Learning Benefits For Your Corporation:
- Review The Levels Of Available Water And Predictions For Future Water Stress
- Examine The Business Case For Measuring Water Footprints & Addressing High Risk Water Stress Hotspots And Understand What Is At Risk If You Do Not Take Action
- Understand Why Water Risk Along The Supply Chain Is The Next Big Issue Facing Operations
- Hear Best Practice Case Studies On Developing Measurement Methodologies And Participate In Focused Discussions On Standards, Including Input From The Water Footprint Network, ISO, European Union And California State And The Mexican Water Regulator
- Benefit From Regional Analyses Of Water Availability – Africa, China, North America, South America Risks Of Water Scarcity And Developing Better Water Management In Africa, Europe, The Middle East, North And South America
- Develop Your Understanding Of Water Risks In Agriculture And How To Work With Growers To Minimise Water Usage, Via Tightening Up Operations Or Developing Technology
- Develop Your Strategies For Working With Multiple Partners On Complex Supply Chains And On Specific Watersheds
Researched With & Produced For The Following Sectors:
- Food and Drink - managing agricultural and manufacturing supply chain operations
- Clothing - managing agricultural and manufacturing supply chain operations
- Consumer Products including Electronics - managing manufacturing supply chain operations
- Steel, Heavy Industrial Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive - managing heavy industrial supply chain operations
- Oil and Gas, Petrochemicals - managing mining and heavy industrial supply chain operations
- Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences - agriculture and heavy industrial supply chain operations
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