http://www.waterunite.org/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.waterunite.org en-us Thu, 18 Jun 2026 20:25:23 +0100 Rocketspark http://www.waterunite.org/blog/post/26642/water-has-a-financing-problem-ai-might-have-just-solved-it/ For decades, investors could point to the reason why the financing gap in water was not closing: a lack of measurable, transparent data for on-the-ground solutions. The slow response of capital markets created a cycle of declining water security and underinvestment. Despite being a material risk to most supply chains, and undervalued as a socioeconomic driver, water is still missing $6.7 trillion in infrastructure funding (WEF 2024; GWI 2025)The financing landscape — and technology — has cha... Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:30:42 +0100 http://www.waterunite.org/blog/#post26642 http://www.waterunite.org/blog/post/26622/water-unite-and-accor-join-forces-on-global-sustainability-innovation-program-ahead-of-un-water-conference/ Water Unite and Accor, a world-leading hospitality group, have announced a new partnership as part of Accor's Sustainability Innovation Program, a global five-year initiative designed to accelerate the identification, testing and scaling of resource management solutions across its network. Water Unite will work with Accor to design and deliver the program's initial focus on water across selected hotels within the Accor portfolio.The Sustainability Innovation Program follows a structured four-pha... Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:51:39 +0100 http://www.waterunite.org/blog/#post26622 http://www.waterunite.org/blog/post/26417/not-just-esg-water-as-material-financial-risk/ The widespread focus on energy supply chains is an expected and necessary response to recent volatility. In directing attention toward energy markets, a different vulnerability remains unaddressed. Water is foundational to most major supply chains, but at present, it is an underpriced blind spot.Water stress represents a risk exposure of $70 trillion of global GDP, according to the World Resources Institute (Bloomberg Green, 2025). By 2030, total freshwater demand is expected to outpace supply b... Fri, 01 May 2026 10:11:08 +0100 http://www.waterunite.org/blog/#post26417 http://www.waterunite.org/blog/post/26195/water-unite-welcomes-harry-bromptons-iced-tea-in-the-fight-against-global-water-scarcity/ Water Unite is excited to announce British ice tea brand Harry Brompton's as the latest partner to adopt its micro-contribution model, supporting water security initiatives in the Global South. Harry Brompton's Iced Tea will donate 1p per litre of beverages sold in Co-op stores to Water Unite. The partnership advances Water Unite's mission to provide clean water for people and the planet. Nearly 1 in 10 people globally still lack clean water close to home, with 52% of the world's population proj... Fri, 20 Mar 2026 16:06:41 +0000 http://www.waterunite.org/blog/#post26195 http://www.waterunite.org/blog/post/26194/aqua-libra-joins-forces-with-co-op-to-fundraise-for-water-unite-and-advance-water-security/ Leading beverage supplier, Carlsberg Britvic, has worked with Water Unite for the past five years advancing water security in underserved communities globally. In the lead up to World Water Day, Carlsberg Britvic has announced the expansion of its ongoing fundraising efforts with key retail partner, Co-op, through its Aqua Libra brand.Aqua Libra will donate 1p per litre of canned drinks sold in Co-op stores to Water Unite. This includes infused variants as well as still and sparkling water.Carls... Fri, 20 Mar 2026 11:49:31 +0000 http://www.waterunite.org/blog/#post26194 http://www.waterunite.org/blog/post/25962/global-water-in-2025-a-year-told-by-the-numbers/ ... Mon, 02 Feb 2026 14:12:22 +0000 http://www.waterunite.org/blog/#post25962 http://www.waterunite.org/blog/post/25717/water-unite-impact-invests-in-flocean-to-accelerate-global-access-to-clean-water-through-subsea-desalination/ Water Unite Impact, managed by Wellers Impact, has invested in Flocean, a Norwegian subsea desalination company pioneering a transformative approach to producing sustainable freshwater.The investment forms part of Flocean’s extended $22.5 million (NOK 235 million) Series A round, which brings together global leaders in water and climate innovation, including strategic investor Xylem Inc. (NYSE: XYL), and continued support from Burnt Island Ventures, Freebird Capital, Katapult Ocean, and Nysnø... Thu, 20 Nov 2025 10:30:11 +0000 http://www.waterunite.org/blog/#post25717 http://www.waterunite.org/blog/post/25645/how-much-water-is-in-your-cup-of-coffee-more-than-you-think/ ​​When you brew your morning coffee, you probably think it takes just a mug of water: maybe 200 millilitres to fill the cup and kick-start your day. But hidden behind your comforting ritual lies more than you think. From irrigating coffee plants on tropical hillsides to washing freshly harvested beans and processing them into grounds or pods, every step in the coffee supply chain relies on water. According to research from the Water Footprint Network, producing a single 125-millilitre c... Tue, 04 Nov 2025 14:36:48 +0000 http://www.waterunite.org/blog/#post25645 http://www.waterunite.org/blog/post/25187/the-state-of-uk-water-in-2025/ Britain’s water crisis has become difficult to overlook. Underneath the headlines of ongoing pollution incidents, drought alerts, and the financial challenges facing sector giants like Thames Water, lies a systemic issue with significant implications for public health, business, and the environment. As an organisation working closely with retailers, communities, and impact investors, Water Unite’s exploration of UK water is shaped by its practical experience in funding and scaling water solu... Thu, 11 Sep 2025 14:41:47 +0100 http://www.waterunite.org/blog/#post25187 http://www.waterunite.org/blog/post/24995/water-risks-wont-wait-for-your-next-report/ As ESG frameworks continue to shape how companies are valued, regulated, and held accountable, a notable inconsistency remains in  how environmental risks are reported. In most corporate disclosures, climate related metrics such as carbon emissions or energy efficiency take centre stage. These are essential no doubt, but they represent only part of the picture. Water, one of the most fundamental inputs across all industries, remains understudied, underreported, and often misunderstood in ES... Wed, 20 Aug 2025 11:11:58 +0100 http://www.waterunite.org/blog/#post24995