Water
Streamlined water stewardship standard now aligns with CSRD
Apple, Coca-Cola, Nestlé, PepsiCo and Unilever are among companies with certifications based on the framework created by the Alliance for Water Stewardship. Read More
Inside Danone’s best practices for water stewardship
Close to 72 percent of the food and beverage company’s sites have a watershed preservation or restoration strategy, compared with 20 percent in 2020. Read More
Microsoft’s plan to counter community backlash over AI data centers
The technology company will pay the tab for electric and water utility upgrades required for massive AI data centers, so communities don’t have to shoulder the burden. Read More
Levi Strauss water strategy expands focus from factories to communities
After missing a key water-use goal, the denim icon sets a new 2030 plan for reuse, pollution control and restoring stressed watersheds. Read More
Google’s unique $3 billion hydropower contract will not be the last
Two aging Pennsylvania hydroelectricity dams will get an update as part of the tech company’s deal with Brookfield Renewable. Read More
Amazon’s secret weapon for cooling data centers: recycled water
The cloud services company seeks to return more water to communities than it uses for its operations by 2030. Read More
Inside Gucci parent Kering’s ambitious plan to reduce water-related business risks
The strategy requires key suppliers — especially tanneries — to set goals to reduce withdrawals and improve the quality of wastewater discharges. Read More
The first science-based targets for oceans are out. Here’s what you should know
Investors and industry leaders can play a critical role in expanding targets beyond fisheries and creating a clear business case for broader ocean stewardship. Read More
How GSK, Holcim and Kering strengthened their water pledges
Finance, procurement and manufacturing teams offer key insights for nature and biodiversity strategy. Read More
How Cargill is advancing its water stewardship policy
Food companies are ahead of other sectors when it comes to water solutions, but are they ready for systems-level changes that challenge the status quo? Read More
