GLRPPR Sector Resource: Feeding Ourselves Thirsty: How the Food Sector is Managing Global Water Risks

Title:
Feeding Ourselves Thirsty: How the Food Sector is Managing Global Water Risks

Abstract:
In Feeding Ourselves Thirsty, Ceres takes a closer look at how the food sector is managing water risk. The report evaluates publicly available information on the water use, stewardship and policies of 37 major food sector companies in four industries: packaged food, beverage, meat and agricultural products. The report examines how water risks affect the profitability and competitive positioning of these companies using indicators and scoring drawn from the Ceres Aqua Gauge. The report provides recommendations for how investment analysts can more effectively evaluate food sector companies on their water risk exposure and management practices. It also provides recommendations for how companies in the food sector can improve water efficiency and water quality across their operations and supply chains to reduce risks and protect water resources. Free registration is required to download the publication.

URL:
http://www.ceres.org/resources/reports/feeding-ourselves-thirsty-how-the-food-sector-is-managing-global-water-risks/view

Source:
Ceres

Resource Type:
Article/report

Date of Publication:
2015

Associated Sectors:

• Food Processing