Water sustainability : measurement, management, engagement, and disclosure of selected water-intensive companies on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange

Many parts of the world, but South Africa specifically, are facing a water crisis, not only because of the scarcity of water, but also the quality of the water that is available. Companies are the primary users of water and can therefore have the most significant impact on saving water. It is thus i...

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Main Author: Askham, Theresa
Other Authors: Van der Poll, H.M.
Format: Others
Language:en
Published: 2016
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Online Access:Askham, Theresa (2016) Water sustainability : measurement, management, engagement, and disclosure of selected water-intensive companies on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, University of South Africa, Pretoria, <http://hdl.handle.net/10500/20222>
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spelling ndltd-netd.ac.za-oai-union.ndltd.org-unisa-oai-umkn-dsp01.int.unisa.ac.za-10500-202222016-06-02T03:58:47Z Water sustainability : measurement, management, engagement, and disclosure of selected water-intensive companies on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange Askham, Theresa Van der Poll, H.M. Water scarcity Measurement Management Stakeholder engagement Disclosure Water-related risks Ceres Aqua Gauge™ 363.610968 Water-supply -- South Africa -- Management Water resources development -- South Africa -- Management Business enterprises -- South Africa -- Water-supply Water utilities -- South Africa -- Management Sustainable development -- South Africa -- Water-supply Water utilities -- South Africa -- Water-supply Many parts of the world, but South Africa specifically, are facing a water crisis, not only because of the scarcity of water, but also the quality of the water that is available. Companies are the primary users of water and can therefore have the most significant impact on saving water. It is thus imperative to determine how companies are measuring, managing, engaging with their stakeholders and disclosing water-related risks in their businesses. This study was conducted on the premise that South African companies have not as yet grasped the seriousness of the water crisis. Thirty JSE-listed companies classified as being water intensive were selected for the study. Their sustainability/integrated/annual reports for 2011 and 2013 were downloaded from the internet and analysed to determine if and how they were mitigating their water-related risks. The Ceres Aqua Gauge™ was used as the framework for this study. It was established during the analysis of the selected companies’ reports that, with the exception of food producers and food retailers, the companies had grasped the seriousness of the water crisis. One area of particular concern that was evident in all the companies was the lack of attention directed towards supply chain water management. Companies need to address water risks in their supply chain, and to also turn the water crisis from a threat into an opportunity. Investors need to engage with and put pressure on companies to improve their water management practices. Business Management M. Ph. Accounting Sciences (Management Accounting) 2016-05-19T07:27:14Z 2016-05-19T07:27:14Z 2016-01 Dissertation Askham, Theresa (2016) Water sustainability : measurement, management, engagement, and disclosure of selected water-intensive companies on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, University of South Africa, Pretoria, <http://hdl.handle.net/10500/20222> http://hdl.handle.net/10500/20222 en 1 online resource (279 leaves) : illustrations (some color)
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topic Water scarcity
Measurement
Management
Stakeholder engagement
Disclosure
Water-related risks
Ceres Aqua Gauge™
363.610968
Water-supply -- South Africa -- Management
Water resources development -- South Africa -- Management
Business enterprises -- South Africa -- Water-supply
Water utilities -- South Africa -- Management
Sustainable development -- South Africa -- Water-supply
Water utilities -- South Africa -- Water-supply
spellingShingle Water scarcity
Measurement
Management
Stakeholder engagement
Disclosure
Water-related risks
Ceres Aqua Gauge™
363.610968
Water-supply -- South Africa -- Management
Water resources development -- South Africa -- Management
Business enterprises -- South Africa -- Water-supply
Water utilities -- South Africa -- Management
Sustainable development -- South Africa -- Water-supply
Water utilities -- South Africa -- Water-supply
Askham, Theresa
Water sustainability : measurement, management, engagement, and disclosure of selected water-intensive companies on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange
description Many parts of the world, but South Africa specifically, are facing a water crisis, not only because of the scarcity of water, but also the quality of the water that is available. Companies are the primary users of water and can therefore have the most significant impact on saving water. It is thus imperative to determine how companies are measuring, managing, engaging with their stakeholders and disclosing water-related risks in their businesses. This study was conducted on the premise that South African companies have not as yet grasped the seriousness of the water crisis. Thirty JSE-listed companies classified as being water intensive were selected for the study. Their sustainability/integrated/annual reports for 2011 and 2013 were downloaded from the internet and analysed to determine if and how they were mitigating their water-related risks. The Ceres Aqua Gauge™ was used as the framework for this study. It was established during the analysis of the selected companies’ reports that, with the exception of food producers and food retailers, the companies had grasped the seriousness of the water crisis. One area of particular concern that was evident in all the companies was the lack of attention directed towards supply chain water management. Companies need to address water risks in their supply chain, and to also turn the water crisis from a threat into an opportunity. Investors need to engage with and put pressure on companies to improve their water management practices. === Business Management === M. Ph. Accounting Sciences (Management Accounting)
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Askham, Theresa
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title Water sustainability : measurement, management, engagement, and disclosure of selected water-intensive companies on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange
title_short Water sustainability : measurement, management, engagement, and disclosure of selected water-intensive companies on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange
title_full Water sustainability : measurement, management, engagement, and disclosure of selected water-intensive companies on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange
title_fullStr Water sustainability : measurement, management, engagement, and disclosure of selected water-intensive companies on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange
title_full_unstemmed Water sustainability : measurement, management, engagement, and disclosure of selected water-intensive companies on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange
title_sort water sustainability : measurement, management, engagement, and disclosure of selected water-intensive companies on the johannesburg stock exchange
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url Askham, Theresa (2016) Water sustainability : measurement, management, engagement, and disclosure of selected water-intensive companies on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, University of South Africa, Pretoria, <http://hdl.handle.net/10500/20222>
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