From installing new wells to improving power grids, these projects are important to improving the communities that companies have an interest in because of a local production center, growing market potential, or a need for these types of projects. Making water and electrical systems more efficient can be vital to improving water quality and energy availability around the world.
When it comes to instituting Energy-Water Nexus projects and efficiencies within a company’s space, these considerations often fall under the purview of Operations teams. Finding a way to execute nexus projects, both internally and externally, is an essential aspect of multiple parts of a company’s goals. It is necessary to both share best practices for these types of projects and figure out how different parts of a company can work together to execute them.
The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO Group) and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation (USCCF) have designed this toolkit to help CSR, Sustainability, and Operations staffs in three ways. First, it gives a brief overview of the Energy-Water Nexus, including the history, issues, and risks surrounding the nexus. Second, it illustrates how the CSR, Sustainability, and Operations staff of a business can work together to pursue more efficient resource management both in-house and in the broader community. Third, it offers practical solutions to different Energy-Water Nexus challenges that can translate into real cost savings, greater profits, and positive environmental impacts.
