Not having grown up in California, when I moved to Fresno two years ago to take my current position as Global Head of Sustainability for Olam Spices, I was both surprised and thrilled when I learned that my new home – the Central Valley of California – is one of the world’s most productive agriculture regions.
Netafim, an endorser since 2008, successfully submitted their CEO Water Mandate Communication on Progress (COP) document for 2019.
Cargill joins a diverse, global community of over 150 companies that have made a commitment to advancing water stewardship.
Mexichem joins a diverse, global community of over 150 companies that have made a commitment to advancing water stewardship.
Syngenta International AG successfully submitted their CEO Water Mandate Communication on Progress (COP) document for 2019.
Climate change poses severe threats and negative impacts to agricultural production in Brazil and around the world. However, emerging water stewardship practices can be a critical force in mitigating and adapting to these impacts.
General Mills has partnered with The Nature Conservancy to address water challenges in the Ganges River Basin, as part of the company’s ambition to “champion the development of water stewardship plans in our most material and at-risk watersheds by 2025.”
I have found that businesses tend to focus water stewardship efforts within their owned-and-operated facilities, because this is where they have the most influence and ability to affect changes in practice. However, the greatest water risks – and the greatest opportunities for improved management – often lie in companies’ supply chains.
Revolve Water, in association with the Union for the Mediterranean (UfM), recently published their “Water Around the Mediterranean” 2017 report. Dedicated to communicating the value of water, Revolve Water’s organizational mission is to identify, encourage and implement innovative solutions for citizens, companies, and cities to become more sustainable in their water and energy usage.
