AI for Water Risk & Water Footprinting
Hey there water enthusiasts,
Happy Monday!
As businesses around the world face increasing water-related challenges, staying informed and proactive has never been more important. We’re here to bring you the latest strategies, tools, and insights to help you strengthen your water stewardship and build resilience for the future.
Lined up below, our recent blog on leveraging AI to transform your water stewardship strategy. Right after, an in-depth session on mitigating water quality risk and understanding your company's water footprint.?
Let’s dive deep for water insights! ????♀?
Transform Your Water Stewardship with AI
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We are excited to share our latest blog exploring the critical role of AI in corporate water sustainability. As water risks intensify, companies are faced with the challenge of understanding local water conditions while meeting global sustainability commitments. AI is emerging as a powerful tool to bridge this gap—helping businesses integrate global and local data, forecast future water risks, measure impact with precision, and streamline sustainability reporting.
In our latest blog, José Ignacio G. (Waterplan CEO), Hemant Servia (Waterplan Senior Water Scientist) and? Ben Zaitchik , Professor at John Hopkins University and President-Elect of the American Geophysical Union , distill insights from our recent webinar. Together, we explore how AI can help companies:
?“We have to think of AI as a powerful tool, but also a powerful tool that depends on the quality of the input data and on the interpretation that human operators are able to make.” – Ben Zaitchik.
Read the full blog here
Webinars
Water Quality Risk in the Context of Corporate Water Stewardship
Water quality risk is a critical yet often overlooked component of corporate water stewardship. According to CDP , companies report that 79% of their water risk exposure is due to physical risks, which include compromised water quality. Poor water quality can lead to production disruptions, increased energy consumption and limitations on product development. For example, 68% of Information and Communications Technology supply chain locations face high to very high levels of risk due to water quality ( Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS) ).
Join us to explore how businesses can evaluate water quality risks and integrate assessments into their overall water management strategies. Learn about key metrics, assessment, and technological tools that enhance water quality monitoring and reporting, and gain insights on how companies can turn water quality challenges into opportunities for operational efficiency and sustainability leadership.
Date: Thursday, March 6th at 11:00 AM ET (5 PM CET)
Understanding the Water Footprint: Insights from Rick Hogeboom
With growing awareness of how our habits affect the planet, the term “footprint” is becoming a regular part of everyday discussions. Airlines now calculate the carbon footprint per passenger, public restrooms encourage reduced water use, and supermarkets highlight the environmental footprint of their goods.
For businesses, measuring their own footprint is just as critical. On March 11th, we’re hosting Rick Hogeboom , Executive Director of the Water Footprint Network , to explore why understanding your company’s water footprint is so important.
A water footprint assessment reviews water use across operations and supply chains, helping organizations identify risks, boost efficiency, and set practical reduction targets. Join us to learn how tracking and managing a company’s water footprint supports both sustainability efforts and regulatory requirements.
Date: Tuesday, March 11th at 11 AM ET (5 PM CET)
Expert Insight: Local & Global Data
Bridging the gap between local and global datasets is essential for effective water risk assessments. While many organizations depend on broad-scale information, global data often lacks the granular insights needed at the site level. For instance, a facility flagged as “high risk” for flooding in a global model may be found significantly safer once local topography is considered.
?By combining scientific expertise with an organization’s operational priorities, teams can align risk mitigation efforts more effectively. As a result, water stewardship initiatives become not only scientifically robust, but also practical and achievable.
If you want to learn more about how expert insights and data-driven approaches come together to tackle today’s most pressing water challenges, check out our webinar with Benjamin Zaitchik from Johns Hopkins University.
Water News
Keep up with the latest in water management:
Amazon Introduces AI Initiative to Mitigate Flood Risks in Spain's Aragon Region
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has announced a €17.2 million investment to modernize infrastructure and enhance agricultural water use in Aragon, Spain, using artificial intelligence. This initiative includes deploying an early warning system that leverages real-time data and AI-powered analysis to provide flood alerts for Zaragoza, Aragon’s capital.
Climate Change Poses Growing Threat to Drinking Water
Climate change is increasingly jeopardizing drinking water supplies worldwide. Extreme weather events—wildfires, floods, droughts, and rising sea levels—are degrading water quality and reducing availability, particularly in already vulnerable regions. Many cities face costly infrastructure overhauls, with some struggling to find viable solutions. In the U.S., record dryness in the Northeast has sparked concerns over water shortages, while Panama is investing $1.6 billion in a new reservoir to keep its canal operational amid worsening droughts.
Cyclone Alfred Causes Severe Coastal Erosion and Flooding in Queensland, Australia
Tropical Cyclone Alfred has significantly impacted Queensland's coast, with 17-meter waves recorded off K'gari and substantial erosion at Rainbow Beach. Heavy rainfall and high tides have led to potentially life-threatening flash flooding and damaging winds. The cyclone is expected to intensify to category two and approach southeast Queensland by Thursday, prompting evacuations and cancellations of activities as authorities urge caution and preparedness.
Stay tuned for more updates, opportunities, and insights to propel your water management strategies to new heights ????
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