Water is crucial for life on Earth and vital for our well-being. Businesses, including ours, can play a significant role in changing how water, including both freshwater and oceans, is used and ensuring its ecosystems are safeguarded through a more holistic approach to sustainable water management in the face of climate change.
Human activities have significantly affected freshwater ecosystems, aquifers, and ocean health for centuries, posing serious risks to human well-being. Due to the interconnected nature of water bodies, improper water use in one location can lead to ecological and social repercussions elsewhere. Managing these issues requires a comprehensive 'Source-To-Sea' approach, emphasising collaborative and consolidated water management across the entire water cycle.
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As a business committed to fostering global prosperity, we recognize the essential role of freshwater. We aim to ensure equitable access to Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) systems while driving sustainable water solutions within our operations and the communities we serve. We are developing a comprehensive global water conservation strategy, which includes mapping our water impact and setting actionable targets for the coming year.
The ocean is the second lung of our planet and its protection is essential for advancing climate resilience and community prosperity. We aim to foster a thriving ocean and stable climate within an equitable trade system, benefiting both nature and people.
As leaders in the Sustainable Blue Economy, we're dedicated to minimising our operational impact on the ocean and enhancing marine biodiversity through restoration and protection efforts. By working with our value chain and partners, we strive to overcome obstacles to positive environmental impact.
As a business committed to fostering global prosperity, we recognize the essential role of freshwater. We aim to ensure equitable access to Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) systems while driving sustainable water solutions within our operations and the communities we serve. We are developing a comprehensive global water conservation strategy, which includes mapping our water impact and setting actionable targets for the coming year.
The ocean is the second lung of our planet and its protection is essential for advancing climate resilience and community prosperity. We aim to foster a thriving ocean and stable climate within an equitable trade system, benefiting both nature and people.
As leaders in the Sustainable Blue Economy, we're dedicated to minimising our operational impact on the ocean and enhancing marine biodiversity through restoration and protection efforts. By working with our value chain and partners, we strive to overcome obstacles to positive environmental impact.
of the world’s population faces severe water scarcity
of natural disasters, deaths are water-related
of excess heat by greenhouse gases is absorbed by the ocean
of CO2 emissions are absorbed by the ocean
of earth’s water is available in freshwater
Our dedicated ocean protection strategy outlines our global ambition and guides our efforts in contributing to a thriving ocean. The strategy focuses on four key areas, using an evidence-based approach to deliver impactful and measurable results: Diverse & resilient ecosystems, healthy waters, blue science innovation & leadership, and blue finance.
By targeting these areas, we aim to catalyse action within our ecosystem of influence and reduce our impact on nature, ensuring our efforts lead to substantial and measurable outcomes for climate, nature and people.
Water-related challenges, like extreme weather and rising sea levels, can destabilise communities and result in health hazards, causing approximately 829,000 deaths annually (WHO, 2022).
We know that building the resilience of infrastructure and capacity of local communities is critical, with a focus on WASH facilities, so we are aiming for a net positive water impact in 10 water-scarce basins, ensuring positive contributions to water access, quality, and quantity.
Freshwater and marine ecosystems are fundamental to human wellbeing and society; influencing the air we breathe, providing food security, and creating liveable conditions on Earth through carbon storage and heat absorption.
Addressing societal challenges requires a holistic approach that recognises the intricate interconnectivity between the land and maritime economies. As a key leader in the Sustainable Blue Economy, we aim to leverage the trade sector's unique position for scaling climate action and promoting resilience through data-driven actions.
DP World's water initiatives strongly align with UN SDGs 6 and 14
We are committed to enhancing global prosperity by prioritising freshwater sustainability, directly supporting UN SDG Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation. Through initiatives aimed at ensuring equitable access to Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) systems, we address water-related challenges that threaten community stability and health, focusing on building resilience and capacity in local communities, especially in water-scarce regions.
As leaders in the Sustainable Blue Economy, we aim to align closely with UN SDG goal 14 to conserve and use the ocean, seas, and marine resources sustainably. We are committed to reducing operational impacts on the ocean and boosting marine conservation biodiversity through restoration and protection. By focusing on data-driven solutions and partnerships, we aim to advance climate action and resilience to contribute to a thriving, sustainable ocean.
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