Liquid assets: Why water December 2022 stress should be a priority for responsible investors

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Key points

• Water stress is a matter of availability, quality and access – and can unevenly affect countries, industries and individuals
• We think there may be particular risks in emerging countries where agriculture and industry can demonstrate high levels of water consumption and pollution
• We have found that fewer than 50% of companies from at-risk sectors implement adequate water-use and pollution management systems today. We think active engagement by investors can bring a real change by incentivising companies to address water issues