On 23 November 2009, the 2030 Water Resources Group, of which Nestlé is part, released a new
report on water scarcity.
The report, called "Charting Our Water Future", shows that growing water scarcity can be mitigated affordably and sustainably. By providing greater clarity on the scale of the water challenge and the cost of the solutions, it offers a fact-based tool to help stakeholders make informed investment decisions and guide policy discussions.
The report finds that if no action is taken, by 2030, projected population and economic growth will lead to global water demand that is 40% in excess of current supply. In addition, this means that one-third of the world’s population would have access to only half the water they need.
Participating in the launch of this report, Nestlé Chairman, Peter Brabeck-Letmathe commented that, "We now have the necessary tools, but the real work has only just begun. We have to find ways to use these tools in watersheds in what must be a joint effort by all stakeholders."
Please click here to view the
full report and the
executive summary.
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