For the last five months, a severe drought in central China has brought water levels in the Yangtze River to near-record lows. The drought’s impacts -- from threatened drinking water supplies to disruptions in manufacturing -- have rippled through the population and economy of China. They are a reminder of the diverse and complicated ways in which water, or the lack thereof, can pose risks for companies, investors and policy makers.
A new mapping tool identifies and measures exposure to water risk.
Hungary’s toxic ‘red sludge’ is a stark reminder of why mining companies need to better disclose their water-related risks.
For investors and financial institutions, water risks in the mining sector are difficult to track.
Financial analysts need tools to make better decisions about investments that depend on water.
A new project will help identify and measure the water-related risks facing companies and their investors, and lead to better environmental decisions.
