Global water risk index: Responsible management in environmental risk and water scarcity

Global Water Intelligence

GWRI is a forward-looking database which divides the world’s land mass into around 70,000 squares and examines water supply and water demand in each square.

By pulling together a mass of data on either side of the scarcity equation, combining demographic, socio-economic, natural science, business and policy information it forecasts the potential risk of water scarcity in any one location over the next 30 years.

Global water risk map 2030

It contains the results of over 300 trillion calculations. GWRI uses estimated water demand data, juxtaposed with water availability, to show an accurate picture of global water use and demand. This has never been available before.

This powerful tool draws on past trends and current developments collating data from all domestic, agricultural and industrial sectors to give you an accurate picture of global water withdrawal. In a world of growing uncertainty, GWRI is your guide.

Who is it for?

  • Investors and financers – assess the impact of water scarcity on the return on your investments
  • Insurers – quantify your business risk
  • Business community – assess water risk for your supply chain and operations, and understand the impact of your business on society and the environment
  • Equipment suppliers, engineers and consultants – formulate strategy to go where the market is – where there is demand to engineer and manage water
  • Governments and NGOs – develop longer term policies for supply/demand management to offset the risks of water scarcity

GWRI gives you the tools to make an informed decision - so you can be in the right place at the right time.

GWRI estimates the number of years where demand exceeds supply with a probabilistic view

Water demand by 13 major industrial users:

  • power generation
  • oil and gas
  • refining
  • mining
  • chemicals
  • metals
  • automotive
  • food and beverage
  • microelectronics
  • pulp and paper
  • textiles
  • pharmaceutical
  • bio fuel

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