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In an age of water scarcity, businesses would be wise to rethink how they view water. Indeed, business ecosystems such as innovation incubators are sprouting up to provide water solutions. Read More

High marks go to Coca-Cola, Unilever and General Mills for mitigating water risks, but most big food companies still ignore their water footprints, according to a new study. Read More

The combination of short- and long-term cost savings and strategic benefits that come with a comprehensive sustainability plan is pushing financial executives to listen up. Read More

Women are disproportionately impacted by disasters, but they are rarely included in disaster and resilience planning. That must change. Read More

Companies increasingly realize that risk resides in their supply chains. Read More

Respecting human rights to water should be embedded into operations, says new U.N. guidance. Coca-Cola, Pepsi Co. and Nestle are on board. Read More

With water, cities and weather: The future isn't what it used to be. A first-of-its-kind report pinpoints the shifts companies must make. Read More

Forward-thinking businesses ought to monetize water risk so it can be factored into investment decisions and considered alongside other business metrics. Read More

ERM and sustainability are quickly becoming top priorities for corporate boards. Incorporating sustainability issues and ERM into a company's overall business strategy promotes faster growth and reduces risk—benefiting the company and its stakeholders. This free white paper, The Role of Sustainability in Enterprise Risk Management, explains the benefits of developing a business strategy that focuses on these two principles. Read More

Smart building technology that offers greater control over major electrical loads such as lighting results in lots of obvious energy savings return on investment (ROI) for forward-looking businesses. These benefits are often impressive and the energy savings payback is swift. Read More