Sustainable water services
Meeting the world’s water challenges
Are you prepared to manage the gap between
limited supply and growing demand?
Clean water is an essential resource to human life. We use it for personal consumption, for agriculture, and for industry. As consumption patterns continue to grow, the demand for clean water and costs for controlling pollution and protecting natural ecosystems increase as well. Current population growth and urbanisation trends mean water is increasingly scarce. At the same time, extreme weather conditions can also cause situations where excess water is a problem.
Managing the implications of “too much, too little, or too dirty” water can be a challenge. Our capability statement covers:
- Some of the challenges of effectively managing water resources
- Our service offerings around the sustainable use and management of water resources
- Recent case studies where our clients have driven forward their sustainable water strategies
- Some reports we’ve issued on water-related business issues
- Our people around the world who you can speak to about these issues
For more details on our service offering, download this PDF
Related research & insights
Water Valuation
Oct 2012Water valuation: building the business case demonstrates the business case for companies to engage in water valuation for enhanced decision-making. It is supported by a review of 21 business case studies.
CEO Water Mandate Corporate Water Disclosure Guidelines
Aug 2012In August 2012, the United Nations CEO Water Mandate launched a set of standardized guidelines to help leading global organizations report on their water management. The CEO Water Mandate is an alliance of 86 corporations – including PwC -- committed to promoting water sustainability. PwC was selected by the CEO Water Mandate Secretariat, to lead the development of the guidelines.
The true value of water
Aug 2012By 2030 half the world’s population living in areas with limited water access. For business, water challenges can lead to business disruptions and higher costs. But there are also opportunities, and many companies are now improving their water management, and efficiency - across internal operations, supply chains, and in product use.
