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Water and the Future of the Canadian Economy… A Business Perspective
Photo by: Geoffrey Whiteway
Why are We Talking About Water?
Global Water Facts 97-2-1 Over 1 Billion don’t have access to clean drinking water 2/3’s of the world population suffers from water shortages
Molson Coors’ Circle of Blue/Globescan Survey Water was Number One Environmental Concern Globally Concerns Transcended Local Circumstances Governments Most Responsible, Corporations Expected to Play
a Role Specific to Canada
97% Agreed Important People have Access to Fresh Water
94% Worry Fresh Water Shortages will Become Global Issue
Why are We Talking About Water (Cont)? Reporting and Awareness
Media NGO’s Academia and Research Sustainability Reports Blogs
Percent of People who say they know a Lot/Fair Amount about Environmental Issues and Problems
51
6572
4248494948
53
0
20
40
60
80
1995 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2005 2007 2008
In-person Online
Methodology Switch
Source: gfk Roper Consulting
52
33 3530
26
4047
0
20
40
60
80
2000 2001 2002 2003 2005 2007 2008
Percent of people who say they follow the environmental records of large companies
very/somewhat closely
More People Following the Environmental Records of Large Companies
In-person Online
Methodology Switch
Source:gfk Roper Consulting
A Sustainable Economy relies on Businesses that utilize Sustainable
Resources – that the Local Communities Support.
Molson Coors’ Water Heritage Fresh Water is our PRIME Ingredient Founders of our Breweries were
Water Focused
John Molson - 1786 Banks of the St. Lawrence River in Montreal
Adolph Coors - 1873 Banks of Clear Creek in Colorado
William Bass – 1777 Burton-on-Trent for the “Burton Salts”
We focus on Cost, Innovation and Brands
We Care about our Communities
What’s the Big Deal?
Direct Risk to: Operations Suppliers Brands Reputation People
HERE’S TO GOOD NATURE™
What are we Doing to Minimize Risk? Communication, Education and
Engagement
Global Water Stewardship Strategy Commitments from the highest levels 3 – year achievable plan Global to regional to brewery specific
objectives and responsibilities
GLOBAL WATER STRATEGY Approved by Executive Leadership Team
DECEMBER 2009
Direct Operations
Watershed &
Supply Chain
Collective Action
Community Engagement
Transparency
Public Policy
CEO Water Mandate
Key Strategic PrinciplesBe good stewards of the drops we use. (Direct Operations)
Be community minded about the ripples we leave. (Supply Chain & Watershed)
Understand and educate others about emerging global water issues. (Collective Action)
Engage with local stakeholders to promote sustainable fresh water for ourselves and others wherever we do business.(Community Engagement)
Say what we’re doing and show others we’re doing it. (Public Policy and Transparency)
Water is a Local Issue!
Water Quality and QuantityDownstream Users (Reuse)
• Drinking Water• Agriculture • Recreation• Endangered Species
Water Quality and QuantityUpstream Users
• Operations• Stormwater• Orphan Sites• Urban Development• Wildfires
Water Demand Ratio(WDR)
Water Consumption Ratio(WCR)
Brewery
Community Engagement
April - Month of Action
September - Water Stewardship Month - Global!
Internal Scorekeeping, Reviews and Committee Assessments
External Independent Assessments
How do we Track Progress
• Backed by 137 investor signatories with combined assets of $16 trillion
• In 2010 targets 302 of the world’s largest companies from sectors that are water intensive or subject to water-related risk, but all companies are encouraged to respond
• Questionnaire covers water management, risks, opportunities, linkages with carbon/energy, and water accounting
CDP WATER DISCLOSURE
CDP Water Disclosure
“CDP Water Disclosure is an important new initiative as water issues are increasingly impacting companies’ ability to uphold competitive advantage in many global industries.” Marc Fox, GS SUSTAIN,Goldman, Sachs & Co
Lead Sponsors:
Water and the Canadian Economy? Existing Business
Stakeholder Engagement Disclosures & Public Policy Expectations Start the Conversations Now
New Business Investors Care and Will Influence Decisions
Prepared for Possible Influx of Business? Water Risk and Scarcity Factors
Positive?
Public Policy Discussions More than just Legislation and Regulation
Water Management Infrastructure and Operations Environmental Protection Emerging Technologies and Research
Where are you at, where do you want to be? Communication, Education, Engagement
All Stakeholders Locally Relevant
Keys to Success/Recommendations Turn Global Lessons into Local Solutions
Leverage Those That Have Gone Before Work with those that you even don’t like
Create Realistic Strategies and Policies Supported from the Top More Than Just Water Demand Ratios
Communication, Communication, Communication
Internal and External Proactive versus Reactive
Watch out for Redundancy “do-loops” Find Canada’s Water Sustainability “Sweet-Spot”
“Whiskey is for drinking; water is for fighting over.” – Mark Twain Thank you!
Photo by: Geoffrey Whiteway