A better understanding of the interdependent nature of energy, water and food will help American businesses create operations that are more resilient to shortages of these resources, according to a recent report from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation. In “The Energy-Water-Food Nexus: Insights for the Business Community,” the foundation provided guidance on how businesses can be more resilient to shortages:
- survey and collect data on the resources the company depends upon for its operations;
- address risks and opportunities to ascertain how a corporation’s resource consumption affects its operations;
- implement technologies to mitigate risks;
- collaborate with stakeholders to address shared risks; and
- spread sustainability values along the supply chain.
Download the report at www.amwa.net/WUE_Energy-Water-Food-Nexus.