as global water scarcity intensifies-with nearly two billion people currently living in water-stressed countries, according to UN estimates-companies involved in water management are facing increasing pressure to demonstrate environmental and social duty. Aqualia, a global water management firm, is responding with an updated sustainability plan for 2024-2026, building on its initial 2021 strategy.The company’s renewed commitment reflects a broader industry trend toward standardized sustainability reporting and alignment with international frameworks like the UN’s Enduring Progress Goals.
Sustainability is at the Core of Aqualia’s Operations
Global water management company Aqualia is prioritizing sustainability, aligning its strategies with the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda and its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The company’s commitment comes as climate change increasingly impacts water resources worldwide, demanding innovative solutions and responsible management practices.
Aqualia has recently expanded its international presence, a growth fueled by its professionals’ adaptability and the development of cutting-edge solutions implemented across its operations. The company specializes in the comprehensive management of the water cycle, recognizing the critical link between climate change and water resource availability.
Strategic Sustainability Plan Outlines Ambitious Goals
Aqualia first published its Strategic Sustainability Plan in 2021, initiating projects focused on sustainable water management from environmental, social, and governance perspectives. The plan has now been updated with a new iteration for 2024-2026, reaffirming the company’s commitments and outlining 43 objectives across seven strategic lines.
The plan aims to build a more equitable, humane, and enduring planet by prioritizing sustainability as a pathway to prosperity and well-being. It focuses on the company’s activities, supply chain, employees, and the broader community.
Readers can download the full Strategic Sustainability Plan by clicking here.
Prioritizing Stakeholder Input and Transparency
Aqualia emphasizes ongoing engagement with its stakeholders, actively listening to identify the most critical environmental, social, and governance issues. This process informs the company’s decision-making and ensures its actions align with the concerns of those it impacts. This commitment to stakeholder engagement helps maximize positive impacts and minimize negative ones.
The company is adapting to evolving standards in sustainability reporting, particularly regarding the accuracy and transparency of triple-impact assessments (environmental, social, and governance). Aqualia is proactively aligning with the recent European Directive on Sustainability Reporting (CSRD) and its associated European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS), which call for a more comprehensive approach to ASG performance and governance. This move underscores the growing importance of standardized sustainability reporting.
More information about Aqualia’s 2023 sustainability process is available here.
