Information Technology 69%
Response rate: (22/32)
Industries within sector: Communications Equipment: 4 of 6; Computers & Peripherals: 7 of 9; Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components: 5 of 7; Internet Software & Services: 2 of 3; IT Services: 0 of 2; Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment: 2 of 2; Software: 2 of 3
Key findings
1. The Information Technology sector reports average levels of water management and governance compared to other sectors.
2. While the sector reports low exposure to risks in both direct operations and supply chain, it is also less able to identify whether risks exist.
Leading practices
• The Information Technology sector has an above average response rate (69%), compared to the Global 500 (60%).
• A high percentage of respondents are taking action in supply chain and watershed management (50%); 32% require key suppliers to report water use, risks, and management plans, compared to 26% in the Global 500.
58%
Able to identify linkages or trade-offs between water and carbon 59%
72%
Require key suppliers to report water use, risks and management 32%
26%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Percentage of respondents
Information Technology Global 500
“Our goal is to be a leading global company in water resource management.” Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing
“Intel is constantly investing in responsible water management, in the form of process efficiencies, recycling, reuse, and even storm water capture. We also consistently collaborate with municipal, state, national, and international regulatory agencies and non- governmental organizations to benchmark our water use, as well as identify and share best practices to minimize risk.” Intel
Water management and governance Report a policy, strategy or plan
91% 93%
Board-level oversight of policy, strategy or plan 59%
57% Report concrete targets or goals 59% 57%
Report actions to manage resources or engage stakeholders 77%
94% Able to report water withdrawals
91% 95%
Able to report water recycling/reuse 73%
Leading practice examples Company Applied Materials Cisco Systems IBM 36
Leading Practice Seizing opportunities
Governance Seizing opportunities Example
Developed a “design for environment” program within its product life cycle process that focuses on resource reduction within and across product generations; these tools are implemented globally by customers
Established an “EcoBoard” in 2006 comprised of 14 leaders from across the com- pany; this group establishes the vision, strategy, and goals for Cisco’s sustainability initiatives, including water management
Recently developed a range of products that helps business and government moni- tor, analyze and control water systems for more efficient performance
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