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Compared to an innovative approach, what does the traditional business approach to water use look like?
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1. Organisations separate ecological modelling from regular decision making
Ecological footprint of World Cup Soccer – Holland/Belgium-bid
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“This made sense when corporate responsibility was about installing water-saving taps,and sponsoring local sports clubs…”
Why would managers and investors bother to spend their limited time on those marginal things??
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Statement: An increasing number of companies acknowledge that ‘sustainability issues’ are in fact material to their ability to create and sustain value.
Surely management and investors are willing to spend their time on those issues!
Unilever: water scarcity
BP: safety
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So: Innovative business approaches to water pop up, including:
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1.Integrated thinking (and reporting)
2.Measuring total impact
3.Holistic decision making
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1. Integrated thinkingCR and business strategies merge into sustainable strategies
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“We plan to double our turnover while halving our environmental footprint.”
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2. Measuring total impact Complement your P&L with an E P&L (and an S P&L)
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3. Holistic decision makingTotal Impact Measurement and Management
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Prioritise material water issues!
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