America’s Water Risk: Water Stress and Climate Variability

The emerging awareness of the dependence of business on water has resulted in increasing awareness of the concept of “Water Risk ” and the diverse ways in which water can pose threats to businesses in certain regions and sectors. Businesses seek to secure sustainable income. To do so, they need to maintain a competitive advantage and brand differentiation. They need secure and stable supply chains. Their exposure risks related to increasing scarcity of water can come in a variety of forms at various points in the supply chain. Given increasing water scarcity and the associated deterioration o