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• Businesses and industries will benefit by a better understanding of issues related to water. This includes improving relationships with non-business stakeholders and working with them to reduce water related conflicts. In order for sustainable water use practices, industries have to invest in eco-friendly practices in their manufacturing and supply chain processes. ‘Business In The World Of Water’, produced by World Business Council for Sustainable Development, is a document that has developed possible scenarios for industries to work towards the above mentioned objectives. To learn more about it refer to the attachment. Source

• The water footprint of an industry is the total volume of fresh water that it uses directly and indirectly. What is your industry’s water footprint like? Click on this easy to use calculator for a quick estimate of your corporate’s operational water footprint and the supply-chain water footprint. This information was taken from the website of Water Footprint Network.

• The urgent need of the times requires industries to reduce the quantity and toxicity of their wastewater. Various economic and legislative means can motivate industries to become responsible corporate citizens.  ‘Cleaner Industry For Everyone’s Benefit’ developed by UNIDO (United Nation Industrial Development Organization), WHO (World Health Organization) and UNDESA (United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs) examines issues related to sustainable industrial development with recommendations for policies to reduce industrial waste. Click here
  Read also the document titled H2O by the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD)