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Rethinking Water Use for Sustainable Development: Insights from UNGC Leadership

In a pivotal discussion led by Mr. Gavin Power, Deputy Director of the UN Global Compact Office, key insights on sustainable water management were presented. The focus is on the essential role of water in life and business, the implications for global development, and the urgent need for collective action. Emphasizing the UNGC CEO Water Mandate, the talk highlights the importance of operational guidance, business innovation, and the necessity for transparent water disclosure. It calls for a comprehensive approach to water management that considers the entire supply chain and engages stakeholders effectively.

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Rethinking Water Use for Sustainable Development: Insights from UNGC Leadership

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  1. Solutions for Sustainable Water UseConcluding remarksMr. Gavin Power Deputy Director, UN Global Compact Officeby Iris Van der VekenChair GCNBManager Corporate Affairs Global Rosy blue

  2. Overall points • New way in thinking about water in the context of industry, markets, society, and the planet • Water is essential for life and for business • Crucial implications to global development • Collective action is required • UNGC CEO Water mandate

  3. Water and Human Rights • 2010 UN Resolution • What does this mean for the business? • Operational guidance needed • Business innovation

  4. Water and Public Policy • Clear understanding of impact throughout the supply chain • Look beyond your company premises... • Responsible broad view of water management including stakeholder engagement is needed • Business innovation

  5. Corporate Water Disclosure • Increasing pressure on disclosure and transparency • Progress needed- supply chain!!! • Indirect impacts !!! • Water reporting guidance needed

  6. Thank you

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