Report Finds Sharp Jump in Number of Companies Reporting Water Management as Financial Risk
An analysis of 40 major companies
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- * Board committee charters can be strengthened to explicitly mention water.
- * Board members can be regularly briefed by management on water-related risks, and provided with opportunities to engage with external water experts.
- * The board can disclose how water-related risks are considered in major strategic decisions and capital allocations.
- * To incentivize performance, executive compensation plans can be linked to sustainability metrics, including water-related targets.
