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Water Neutrality in Investment Portfolios

In: Water Risk Modeling

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  • Nadja Franssen

    (Cardano-ACTIAM)

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Water risks and opportunities could potentially have a huge impact on investment portfolios. Hence, the importance of advancing investors’ understanding of water risks and their management. This chapter outlines ACTIAM’s management of water risks and offers guidance for investors seeking to improve their understanding and management of portfolio water risks. In 2017, ACTIAM as an asset manager set itself the goal of achieving a water neutral investment portfolio by 2030. This means that the volume of water consumed by companies in the portfolio should not be greater than the volume that nature can replenish. Both water quantity and water quality are relevant in achieving this goal. Water footprinting is a tool used for measuring progress toward the goal of water neutrality and for identifying high-priority areas in which action needs to be taken. A qualitative assessment is proposed as a means of reflecting on the water management of shortlisted portfolio companies. The results of this assessment facilitate decisions on portfolio construction and prioritized engagement.

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  • Nadja Franssen, 2023. "Water Neutrality in Investment Portfolios," Springer Books, in: Dieter Gramlich & Thomas Walker & Maya Michaeli & Charlotte Esme Frank (ed.), Water Risk Modeling, pages 247-276, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:sprchp:978-3-031-23811-6_9
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-23811-6_9
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