Beyond ESG with Financial Impacts of Drought and Water Scarcity
Location:
On-Demand
Duration:
1 Hour
Climate water resources. As a result, water is becoming increasingly scarce and costly. Water governance has rarely been prioritized, and corporate action is often disproportionate to the magnitude of the issue. change, population growth and economic development have led to growing competition for This can present an unexpected source of financial risk for companies and investors, especially in developing markets and biodiverse regions.
Ahead of World Water Day, join S&P Global Sustainable1 for the next webinar in our Beyond ESG series to hear from market participants as they examine:
Global water risk and the state of global water supply and demand
Financial materiality of drought and water scarcity
Water-related risks in portfolios and the corporate response to this risk
Xavier Leflaive leads the work on Water in the OECD Environment Directorate. The programme of work aims to support governments for the design, implementation and financing of policies that contribute to water security and sustainable growth. On-going projects cover financing water, and water & health. They touch upon nature-based solutions and resilient infrastructure. Full Bio
Xavier Leflaive leads the work on Water in the OECD Environment Directorate. The programme of work aims to support governments for the design, implementation and financing of policies that contribute to water security and sustainable growth. On-going projects cover financing water, and water & health. They touch upon nature-based solutions and resilient infrastructure.
Xavier joined the OECD in 2004. He coordinated the Recommendation of the OECD Council on water, which captures OECD policy guidance on the management of water resources, water supply and sanitation services, and water-related risks. He has facilitated policy reforms in Brazil, Korea, Europe, the Caucasus and Central Asia…
Xavier Leflaive studied business administration and social theory in France, Canada and the UK. He holds a PhD in Social and Political Sciences from the University of Cambridge, UK.
Xavier Leflaive est responsable de l’équipe Eau, au sein de la Direction de l’environnement de l’OCDE. Le programme de travail est conçu pour aider les gouvernements à concevoir, mettre en œuvre et financer des politiques publiques qui concilient gestion de l’eau et développement durable Les projets en cours portent sur le financement de l’eau, eau & santé.
Xavier Leflaive a rejoint l’OCDE en 2004. Il a coordonné la Recommandation du Conseil de l’OCDE sur l’eau, qui synthétise les principes directeurs de l’OCDE pour la gestion de la ressource, des services et des risques liés à l’eau. Il a accompagné des réformes des politiques de l’eau au Brésil et en Corée, en Europe et dans les pays du Caucase et d'Asie Centrale.
Xavier Leflaive a étudié la gestion et les sciences sociales en France, au Canada et au Royaume-Uni. Il est docteur en sciences sociales et politiques de l’Université de Cambridge. Il enseigne les relations internationales et le financement de l’eau à Sciences Po. Minimize
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Emilio TenutaSenior Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer, EcoLab
Emilio Tenuta is senior vice president of Corporate Sustainability and chief sustainability officer for Ecolab. For the past 11 years, he has led Ecolab’s strategic sustainability journey and is actively involved in advancing global sustainability practices, with a significant focus on water stewardship and climate action. Full Bio
Emilio Tenuta is senior vice president of Corporate Sustainability and chief sustainability officer for Ecolab. For the past 11 years, he has led Ecolab’s strategic sustainability journey and is actively involved in advancing global sustainability practices, with a significant focus on water stewardship and climate action.
In recent years, he’s become a leader in environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices and reporting. Partnering with investor relations and Ecolab’s Chief Executive Officer, Tenuta has advanced Ecolab’s reputation as an ESG leading company. He is chair of the board of directors of the World Environment Center, a global non-profit, non-advocacy organization. Emilio is also on the leadership council of the Corporate Eco Forum.
In partnership with S&P Trucost – and a multi-stakeholder advisory group – Tenuta led development of the Water Risk Monetizer, industry’s first financial modeling tool to assess water-related risks, and the Smart Water Navigator, a free online tool to help businesses improve water management and achieve their water reduction targets. Minimize
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