Water scarcity is one of the most pressing challenges of our time, with demand for fresh water expected to outpace supply by 40% by 2030, as highlighted in BI ESG’s recent report, Scarcity Rising: How Water Shapes Sectors and Investments. In this episode of Bloomberg Intelligence’s ESG Currents podcast, Ecolab Chief Sustainability Officer Emilio Tenuta joins BI director of ESG research Eric Kane and senior ESG research associate, Melanie Rua to discuss the critical issue of water scarcity and its implications for businesses and investors. They explore the importance of understanding water as both a business risk and a growth opportunity, the role of AI in water stewardship and the impact of policy and financing trends on water management. This episode was recorded on Jan. 30.

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