Water Risk & Finance 2013

The World Economic Forum report Global Risks 2013 concludes that "water supply crises" is one of the top 5 most likely risks facing the world in the next decade and, furthermore, is the second most serious in terms of potential impact.

More than two-thirds of companies already view water as a substantial risk to their business according to the CDP 2012 survey and some bank analysts predict that water may become scarcer than oil. As a result, investment in water and sanitation is set to soar, presenting a range of new opportunities to industry and the financial sector.

Investors:
Attend to understand the opportunities and risks facing companies in your portfolio. Identify the exciting new areas to invest in.

Companies:
Attend to find out how to measure, manage and disclose your exposure to water-related risks and the potential costs and benefits. Identify the key opportunities to save money so that you can give a boost to your bottom line.

Agenda at a glance:

• The role of public and private finance in tackling the biggest challenges in the global water market
• EU policy and targets on water
• Identify investment trends and opportunities in the water value chain
• Discover the business benefits of measuring, managing and communicating water risk to investors
• Is water trading the right way forward for managing water resources?