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Working in partnership with German development finance institution DEG, the tool guides users through a short survey that uses industry and geographic information from 235 countries to evalu- ate potential water risk.


Interactive maps and case studies are offered, as well as specific information which analyses all relevant indicators of water risk. The business is then provid- ed with a mitigation toolbox to help it address areas of concern.


H&M environmental sustainability manager Mikael Blomme said that the results of the filter will be used to help develop its water strategy, which it is collaborating with WWF on. He said: “It shows us where and how we can have the biggest impact, and helps improve our understanding of how sus- tainable our supply chain is, given the often difficult local water situations.” WWF international director general Jim Leape said it is important businesses


understand and factor in how the impact of population growth and climate change will affect their water supplies in the future.


He said: “Water scarcity is a concern for conservationists, communities and companies alike. But simply competing for every last drop will do no good to anyone. If water users become aware of their water risks – and work together to find solutions – we can ensure that peo- ple, nature and businesses have the water they need.”


DEG chairman Bruno Wenn said that “water availability is the most underesti- mated critical issue for the companies we are financing, but we believe that financial institutions can help make the companies more sustainable in their performance”. Carys Matthews


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