June 16, 2011
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Water & Wastewater Newsletter June 16, 2011 |
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U.S. utility survey respondents believe energy prices will rise significantly, place emphasis on growing nexus of water and energy challenge
OVERLAND PARK, KAN. – Black & Veatch today released the results of its fifth annual Strategic Directions in the Electric Utility Industry survey in which more than 700 U.S. utility leaders took part. Among the top findings in this year’s results, participants believe that energy and commodity prices will rise significantly in the next five years, and water has become the top environmental and business issue. “More than 70 percent of survey participants agreed or strongly agreed that energy and commodity prices would rise significantly in the next ... | ||
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Most firms failing on water risk management – report
A vanishingly small proportion of large companies are adequately managing risks posed by water shortages, drought and pollution, according to research by EIRIS. The London-based research house specialising in environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues surveyed 3,000 large companies globally identified as exposed to water risks. Only 0.22% were adequately managing these risks - all of which were in the chemicals and pharmaceuticals sectors. Around half showed no evidence of a management response to water risk. However, 22% of water-exposed companies demonstrate ... | ||
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