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Changing the Perception of Water.

Water is crucial for life on Earth and vital for our well-being. Businesses, including ours, can play a significant role in changing how water is used and ensuring its ecosystems are safeguarded through a more holistic approach to sustainable water management in the face of climate change.

Considering a way forward.

Accelerated global warming is redistributing water, with serious consequences for humanity and the environmental networks that support it. In 2022, DP World took a decision to expand our "Oceans" legacy pillar to include freshwater ecosystems, along with water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH).

In considering "Water" at large, we have been better able to understand the interdependency of these elements, allowing us to address the water crisis as part of our wider climate action response agenda. Our inclusive approach to water management is crucial for adapting our operations to the climate crisis and using water as a frontline defence against climate challenges.
 

KEY TOPICS

INSIDE

In this paper we dive in for a deeper look at ecosystems relying on water, from businesses to communities to environments, and discuss a holistic approach to sustainable water management in the face of climate change.
 

KEY INSIGHTS

CASE STUDIES INSIDE

Learn how we’re making a difference, inside the whitepaper.

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    Preserving Puná Island's Mangroves For Water Sustainability

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    Preserving Estuary Ecosystems – 
A Source-To-Sea Commitment

    Near DP World Antwerp Gateway, we've partnered with Natuurpunt to implementing a Source-To-Sea approach to safeguard and restore a vital waterway, protecting it from plastic pollution.

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    Transforming Lives In Mozambique – Clean Water & Empowerment

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  • MEASURING AGAINST THE GLOBAL SDGs

    DP World's water initiatives strongly align with 
    UN Sustainable Development Goals.

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    SDG 6

    Clean water and sanitation

    We are committed to enhancing global prosperity by prioritising freshwater sustainability, directly supporting UN SDG Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation. Through initiatives aimed at ensuring equitable access to Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) systems, we address water-related challenges that threaten community stability and health, focusing on building resilience and capacity in local communities, especially in water-scarce regions.

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    SDG 14

    Life below water

    As leaders in the Sustainable Blue Economy, we aim to align closely with UN SDG 14: Life Below Water to conserve and use the ocean, seas, and marine resources sustainably . We are committed to reducing operational impacts on the ocean and boosting marine biodiversity protection through restoration and protection. By focusing on data-driven solutions and partnerships, we aim to advance climate action and resilience to contribute to a thriving, sustainable ocean.

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    CHANGING THE PERCEPTION OF WATER

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    Our Sustainability Commitments: Water

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