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CDP's Global Environmental Disclosure System Drives Action on Water Security and Climate Change

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CDP's two-decades-long work has resulted in unparalleled engagement on environmental issues worldwide, primarily through its global environmental disclosure system, which has driven action on climate change, forest and water security for nearly 10,000 businesses. Notably, 106 companies made CDP's water security A list in 2020, including major brands such as Anheuser Busch InBev and Unilever. CDP's robust partner accreditation process ensures high-quality services, as demonstrated by its recent partnership with Waterscan, a UK-based water consultancy provider.

Key Takeaways:

  • CDP's global environmental disclosure system has driven action on climate change, forest and water security for nearly 10,000 businesses over the last two decades.
  • 106 companies made CDP's water security A list in 2020, including Anheuser Busch InBev, AstraZeneca, Colgate Palmolive, Diageo, General Mills, GlaxoSmithKline, Mondi, and Unilever.
  • Waterscan, a UK-based water consultancy provider, has been accredited by CDP and will offer its services to companies looking to improve their water stewardship in the UK.
  • Several Waterscan customers, including Coca-Cola European Partners, Morrisons, Sainsburys, and Whitbread, already disclose on water using CDP's scheme.
  • Carbon emissions and waste are often prioritized in corporate social responsibility agendas, but water is becoming an increasingly important business risk in the UK, where businesses consume 30% of all available water.
  • Anastasia Sousanoglou, Waterscan's water strategy manager, highlighted the unique challenges of water reporting, which requires a specialized data set and consideration of variables such as location and water scarcity.
  • CDP's accreditation of Waterscan and its expertise in water science and technology will help UK businesses accelerate their journey towards environmental leadership.

Statistics:

  • 106 companies made CDP's water security A list in 2020.
  • 30% of all available water in the UK is consumed by businesses.
  • CDP has worked with nearly 10,000 businesses over the last two decades.
  • 25 years of experience in the water industry gives Waterscan valuable insight and expertise in water management.

Sources:

  • CDP press release, 2020. ["106 companies make CDP's 2020 water A list"](https://syndigatemedia.com/legals/142516/CDCD-94641f56-3439-4757-A322-A734D8B8902E)
  • Waterscan website, [Waterscan Accredited by CDP](https://www.waterscan.com/waterscan-accredited-by-cdp/)
  • Legal Monitor Worldwide, 2021. ["CDP's Global Environmental Disclosure System Drives Action on Water Security and Climate Change"](https://syndigatemedia.com/legals/142516/CDCD-94641f56-3439-4757-A322-A734D8B8902E)

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