Don’t let water risks escalate or opportunities slip away.
For businesses, water is not only essential – it’s a growing risk. Scarcity, regulatory changes, and supply chain disruptions are no longer distant possibilities; they are immediate and pressing challenges. Adding to the urgency, water costs are skyrocketing around the globe. On October 1st, Global Water Intelligence (GWI) published the 2024 Global Water Tariff Survey, reporting a record increase in global water, wastewater, and stormwater bills over the past year.
This sharp price rise underscores an undeniable truth: addressing water risks should not be an afterthought, but a financial and strategic imperative.
But there’s a solution. Waterscan’s data-driven approach to CDP Water Security disclosure empowers organisations to move beyond risk management. By unlocking the power of accurate data, businesses can drive meaningful action, enhance resilience, and build trust with stakeholders.
1. Water risks are escalating and action requires data
Water scarcity is a global crisis. Droughts, over-abstraction and climate change are putting unprecedented pressures on freshwater supplies. Indeed, worldwide demand for freshwater is expected to outstrip supply by 40% by 2030 (World Economic Forum, 2023). Businesses are already feeling the impact, with rising costs and increasingly complex regulatory demands. These interconnected risks threaten not only operations but also profitability.
The good news? These challenges are solvable – if you have the right data to drive smarter decision-making and investment strategies. The stakes are high: failure to act now on water risks could directly undermine your bottom line, while proactive measures will safeguard your business and lasting cost savings.
2. CDP Scores: A signal of leadership and transparency
Today, nearly 25,000 companies, representing 67% of global market capitalisation, disclose through CDP. Yet, the numbers reveal a troubling gap: while water is a material issue for 75% of assessed companies, only 29% have set water targets, and just 22% report progress (CDP, 2024).
A strong CDP score demands more than disclosure – it requires credible, data-driven action. Achieving this demonstrates leadership, boosts investor confidence, and proves your organisation is actively mitigating risks and future-proofing operations.
3. Data-driven strategies create competitive advantage
With rising water costs, intensifying stakeholder expectations, and growing operational risks, organisations can no longer delay. CDP disclosure isn’t just a compliance exercise – it’s an opportunity to embed best practice and lead. Businesses that embrace water stewardship now will gain a significant edge by driving innovation and resilience.
The foundation of this leadership is data. Waterscan’s tailored approach helps businesses unlock actionable insights, transforming data into strategies that cut costs, reduce risks, and deliver measurable progress. By combining expertise with cutting-edge tools, Waterscan ensures your organisation capitalises on the full value of CDP disclosure.
Partner with Waterscan for CDP success
By partnering with Waterscan, your organisation can turn water data into actionable insights with our bespoke advisory services. Leveraging CDP as a foundation, we empower you to take decisive action towards sustainable water management – delivering cost savings and improved environmental performance.
The question is: Will you act now to future-proof your business, or risk being left behind?
Schedule a call with Maddy, Sustainability Business Development at Waterscan, to discuss the next steps.
