(1/2) Despite clear evidence, too few institutional investors have treated water as seriously as they have climate change. Research underscores startling facts about industry and global freshwater availability and quality:

“It is a systemic financial risk and it has been for some time. We need investors to act on water risk with the same boldness they are acting on climate risk.” Kirsten James Ceres barrons.com/articles/water… via Barron's #ValuingWater

“The White House Action Plan on Global Water Security released today by Vice President JD Vance Kamala Harris is a profoundly important step forward in our efforts to properly value water and manage water-related risks.” Mindy Lubber Ceres #ValuingWater Circle of Blue ceres.org/news-center/pr…

We need to significantly scale efforts from investors and companies to ensure global water security and economic development. @JayFamiglietti Read more here: esginvestor.net/water-misvalue… via ESG Investor

When investors come together to move companies to act on climate and water risks, we see the power of capital markets to accelerate the shift to a more just, sustainable economy. ceres.org/news-center/pr… Ceres

Water risk is a systemic, material risk that is causing significant economic and social costs right now. Learn how financial institutions can be a central driver towards a more water-secure world. 👇 Kirsten James @Cate_Lamb CDP OECD ➡️ Better Policies for Better Lives weforum.org/agenda/2022/07…

It’s never been more imperative that companies achieve sustainable water management. That's why 64 investors representing $9.8 trillion AUM have committed to driving corporate water leadership as part of Ceres' Valuing Water Finance Initiative: bit.ly/3BSOmAD

Enjoyed speaking with you today, Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec, about water risk and investor action through the Ceres Valuing Water Finance Initiative

#water: for too long overlooked by investors and companies more focused on #CarbonFootprint. This new activism group backed by Ceres and 64 investor may well change that. About time too. My Reuters Breakingviews take: breakingviews.com/considered-vie…

World Water Week 2022 is now underway! 💦 Join us with Ceres to explore how we can better price and value this precious resource 🌍 Henk Ovink Kirsten James GEPF ACTIAM The Coca-Cola Co. #WWWeek #WWWeek2022 👉 bit.ly/3wq0C8h

Water management is a critical aspect of sustainable business leadership and long-term corporate value and profitability. Learn how investors are taking action through the Valuing Water Finance Initiative — via Mindy Lubber and CalPERS' Marcie Frost: partners.wsj.com/ceres/reducing…

Improving corporate water stewardship is consistent with the fiduciary duty to manage material risks to portfolios and support the best interests of beneficiaries & clients. Learn more about the Valuing Water Finance Initiative: ow.ly/yh1y50L2atv. Ceres

Water stress in TIME's top risks of the year: "We require a transition from crisis to risk management. That shift will not materialize in 2023, leaving investors, insurers, and private companies to figure out how to handle this challenge on their own.” time.com/6243988/top-gl…

Water stewardship and biodiversity go hand in hand. Saving nature cannot occur without protecting the world’s vital water resources.

Good governance is key to protect water resources and mitigate material financial risks. Ceres' Kirsten James shares 4 actions corporate boards should take to accelerate progress and meet investor expectations: blog.nacdonline.org/posts/good-gov… National Association of Corporate Directors

So how do you bolster the case for water stewardship in your company? Ceres and Bluerisk recently released new framework to help companies estimate the cost of addressing the water risks they face. esgclarity.com/understanding-… via @ESGClarity Kirsten James

A Ceres report highlights what the beverage industry can do to better mitigate water quality impacts. Full article by Kirsten James: buff.ly/4bdp5jP

With #WorldWaterDay just around the corner, we're dedicating the entire month of March to highlight our commitment to water and its essential role to humanity, nature, economies, and climate resiliency. Learn more about our work: ceres.org/water

This #WorldWaterDay, we're celebrating an exciting milestone: The Valuing Water Finance Initiative has reached 100 investor signatories! Signatories are committed to engaging large companies to value and act on water as a financial risk. Learn more: ceres.org/water/valuing-…

'By 2040, half of the world’s cotton-growing regions will likely be exposed to severe climate threats—water scarcity and extreme weather—posing a significant financial risk to fashion giants,' writes Kirsten James Ceres greenbiz.com/article/how-fa…