Global challenges in the water sector

By 2030, we will face a global deficit of 40% of water in an identical climate scenario – or even worse – than the one we are facing now. This trend is due to a combination of 3 factors – population growth & demographic change, urbanization, and climate change. To put this into context, the world’s total population is estimated to grow to 9.7 billion by 2050. At the same time, water consumption is increasing by 2.5% per year faster than the world’s population growth.

Each year on International Women's Day, we like to take a moment to spotlight the intelligent and driven women in our industry. This year, we spoke with two extraordinary women of Schneider Electric's Energy & Sustainability Services division to discuss the changes they see happening in energy & sustainability, and the role women play as agents for change.

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• Schneider Electric has renewed its Accredited Provider partnership with CDP to provide global consultancy services in sustainability and software
• The renewal marks the ninth consecutive year of partnership between Schneider Electric and CDP
• 75% of Schneider Electric CDP consulting clients received a Climate disclosure score of “B” or above in 2019

Businesses have long recognized the need to decarbonize operations through setting GHG emission reduction targets, but these goals are typically short-term and incremental in nature – usually based on past performance or regulatory requirements. Science-Based Targets (SBTs) are far more ambitious and go beyond current legislation. They are aligned with climate science and stated aims of the Paris Climate Agreement. Their time horizon is longer (up to 2050) and require more aggressive cuts in emissions.