The document reports on issues from the Canadian Water Summit discussing water management. It summarizes recent regulations and guidance from the US and Canada on companies disclosing environmental impacts and water usage. It also outlines voluntary reporting standards from the Carbon Disclosure Project and Global Reporting Initiative for companies to disclose their water usage, impacts, and conservation efforts. Finally, it mentions a water management plan by Suncor and the development of standardized integrated reporting guidelines.
With its associates and partners, Commonwealth Infrastructure Partners can work with water authorities, industry and agriculture to implement a spread of innovative solutions for the water sector
With its associates and partners, Commonwealth Infrastructure Partners can work with water authorities, industry and agriculture to implement a spread of innovative solutions for the water sector
Water / Wastewater - What happens when Sydney’s drinking water demand exceeds...Biocity Studio
Severe drought and water contamination could trigger the onset of a water supply shortage in Sydney. What happens when Sydney’s drinking water demand exceeds supply? The immediate effects of a water shortage in Sydney will led to agricultural devastation, loss of industry and Environmental effects. Desalination and recycling of wastewater remain variable options for the future of Sydney’s water.
Sustinable water Infrastructure Through Innovative FinancingIwl Pcu
Purpose: To quantitatively understand the future needs for water investment to:
Address U.S. population growth/economic needs, and renew existing aging infrastructure.
Estimates were made for water and wastewater, investment, cost and payments (2000-2019).
Future of water An initial perspective by Daniel Lambert and Michael O'Neill...Future Agenda
An initial perspective on the future of water by Daniel Lambert and Michael O'Neill of Arup Sydney. This is the starting point for the global future agenda discussions taking place through 2015 as part of the futureagenda2.0 programme. www.futureagenda.org
Here's a powerpoint I created some time ago on Sustainability of Water and Wastewater provisions ~ presented to a Company in UK.
It may be of use or interest to someone and is a downloadable document ~ references are all cited and photo's I think are all creative commons or referenced :-)
Water / Wastewater - What happens when Sydney’s drinking water demand exceeds...Biocity Studio
Severe drought and water contamination could trigger the onset of a water supply shortage in Sydney. What happens when Sydney’s drinking water demand exceeds supply? The immediate effects of a water shortage in Sydney will led to agricultural devastation, loss of industry and Environmental effects. Desalination and recycling of wastewater remain variable options for the future of Sydney’s water.
Sustinable water Infrastructure Through Innovative FinancingIwl Pcu
Purpose: To quantitatively understand the future needs for water investment to:
Address U.S. population growth/economic needs, and renew existing aging infrastructure.
Estimates were made for water and wastewater, investment, cost and payments (2000-2019).
Future of water An initial perspective by Daniel Lambert and Michael O'Neill...Future Agenda
An initial perspective on the future of water by Daniel Lambert and Michael O'Neill of Arup Sydney. This is the starting point for the global future agenda discussions taking place through 2015 as part of the futureagenda2.0 programme. www.futureagenda.org
Here's a powerpoint I created some time ago on Sustainability of Water and Wastewater provisions ~ presented to a Company in UK.
It may be of use or interest to someone and is a downloadable document ~ references are all cited and photo's I think are all creative commons or referenced :-)
Семинар Модели автоматизации и оптимизации бизнесаАльберт Коррч
Ни для кого не секрет, что нашу экономику по серьёзному и сильно лихорадит и трясет, колбасит и колотит. Сейчас созданы условия, при которых успешными становяться только смелые! Но смелость - не равна безрассудству! Самый важный записанный семинар по бизнесу в этом году. Семинар в коробке.
Jarraibide hauen artetik 20 garrantzitsuenak-edo aukeratu ditugu aurkezpen honetan.
http://www.baieuskarari.eus/eu/bai-euskarari-komunitatea/praktika-egokia-eta-eredugarria-euskaraz
The future of water in the mining industryJohn Kingsley
Global Water Siutation, Saltwater, Growing Population,Global Water Withdrawal and Consumption,Global Fresh Water Withdrawals, Water Scarcity Index for 2030, Effects of Climate Change, Water Challenges, Causes and Risks, CEO Water Mandate, Water For Mining,Copper Demand Curve ,Copper Production,Major Drivers for Water,Future of Mine Water Resource Management,Integrated Water Management for Mines ,Integrated Water Management,Water Footprint, Carbon Footprint & Lifecycle Assessment,Water Disclosure, Water Governance
BLOQUE: MEDIO AMBIENTE, AGUA Y RESPONSABILIDAD SOCIAL
Conferencia magistral
Jerry Rowe
Global Director for Water Resource Management
Hatch
Jueves 19 de setiembre, 2013
Rosemary Bissett (Head of Sustainability, Governance & Risk, Enterprise Risk, National Australia Bank) - Presentation at the United Nations Association of Australia (Victorian Division) Corporate Sustainability Leadership Seminar ‘Corporate Water Valuation: Accounting for Risks and Impacts, Valuing Ecosystem Services’ held on Monday 29 April 2013, in partnership with National Australia Bank.
Held in support of the International Year of Water Cooperation, seminar addressed some of the challenges and opportunities associated with corporate water valuation, as well as local actions and global tools and initiatives in this area. It highlighted some examples of what Australian businesses are doing, alongside government and NGOs, to measure and manage their risks, impacts and dependencies on water.
Guest Speakers & Panelists included:
• Matt Kendall, General Manager, Planning and Evaluation Group, National Water Commission
• Rosemary Bissett, Head of Sustainability, Governance & Risk, Enterprise Risk, National Australia Bank
• Carl Obst, Editor, UN System of Environmental-Economic Accounting (SEEA)
• Jean-Michel Seillier, Regional Manager Victoria, Veolia Water
• Gioia Small, Regional Manager Sustainability and Vintrepreneur, Treasury Wine Estates
• Michael Spencer, Secretary, Water Stewardship Australia and Fellow, Department of Business, Law and Taxation, Monash University
Facilitator:
• Rob Gell, Environmental Entrepreneur, Chairman of UNESCO Western Port Biosphere, and Chair of Wildlife Victoria
More information available at: http://www.unaavictoria.org.au/education-advocacy/masterclasses/corporate-water-valuation-seminar/
7th GEF Biennial International Waters Conference in Barbados Presentation on Latin American Water Funds Partnership
Experiences from Scaling Up Watershed Conservation by Fernando Veiga and Rebecca Tharme, The Nature Conservancy
New England Water Treatment Training (NEWTT): Presentation by Robert S. Rak, Principal Investigator, Professor and Environmental Science and Technology Coordinator, Bristol Community College, Fall River, MA
Presentation given at the San Diego County Water Authority's Water Planning Meeting on Oct. 25, 2012. To view agenda visit www.sdcwa.org/monthly-board-meeting-20
Land And Water Management Powerpoint Presentation SlidesSlideTeam
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6. VOLUNTARY REPORTING Carbon Disclosure Project Water Disclosure request to be sent to 302 companies in high risk or water‐intensive sectors
7. VOLUNTARY REPORTING Global Reporting Initiative EN8 Water withdrawal by source EN9 Water sources affected by withdrawal of water EN10 Percentage/volume of water recycled/reused EN21 Water discharge by quality and destination EN25 Identity, size, protected status, and biodiversity value of water bodies and related habitats significantly affected by the organization’s water discharges/runoff
8. VOLUNTARY REPORTING Global Reporting Initiative EN8 Water withdrawal by source Water Recycled (000 m3) In 2009, we recycled 83% of all water used in our processes.
9. PROSPECTIVE DISCLOSURE Suncor – 2009 Sustainability Report “Suncor recently adopted a 10-year water management plan designed to recycle and reuse larger amounts of wastewater and tailings water, reducing our need to withdraw river water. This plan identifies costs greater than $500 million to execute…”
10. RECENT DEVELOPMENTS Integrated Reporting GRI: Standardized Integrated Reporting should be developed, tested, and commonly adopted by 2020 MOU signed by IFAC and Accounting for Sustainability International Integrated Reporting Committee formed