From a different perspective, another relevant
But even with the leadership and example of
case is Google, aiming for an ambitious
these organizations, there is still a need for
replenishing of 120% of the freshwater volume
a further step to be developed related to the
it consumes across its offices and data centers
creation of a water net-zero standard and a
by 2030. This is a significant increase from the
new water generation trading rights system,
6% replenishing of its freshwater consumption
similar to what happens with CO2 emissions.
in 2022.
Organizations could exchange, trade, and compensate for their water consumption and
Recognition of the complexity of water management
is
also
emerging
savings.
from
organizations like the Alliance for Water
I would like to thank Inmaculada Granado
Stewardship,
of
from Google, Sandy Fabritz from Freeport
businesses, NGOs, and the public sector.
McMoran, and José Manuel González, from
Seeking the sustainability of local water
the Alliance for Water Stewardship for their
resources, it promotes a universal framework
kind acceptance to join us in Seville and for
for the sustainable use of water—the
sharing the experiences their companies and
International Water Stewardship Standard,
organizations are pioneering in the path to
or AWS Standard—publicizing good water
achieving a water net-zero status and become
practices. These practices could help achieve
regenerative.
a
global
collaboration
the next level in a global approach to water use.
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