New Ceres report identifies seven sectors putting global freshwater resources at risk

A new report released by the sustainability nonprofit Ceres reveals how industry practices are driving five critical threats to global freshwater systems – groundwater depletion, metal contamination, plastic pollution, water diversion and transfer and eutrophication. The analysis also makes clear that 12 key industries within seven sectors – including frequent offenders like Food Products and Textiles and Apparel and others that are not typically top-of-mind, such as Pharmaceuticals and Semiconductors – stand out as the biggest contributors to these threats, undermining the functionality of global freshwater systems that underpin global…

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Freshwater Chief Executive joins PRCA Board of Management

Angharad Neagle, Chief Executive, Freshwater, has been appointed to the Board of Management of the Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA). Angharad leads Freshwater’s diverse and talented team. She joined Freshwater in February 2008, and has worked in communications for more than 20 years. During this time, she has built a track record of developing communications strategies that build reputations, change attitudes, shift behaviour and drive sales. Neagle said: “The communications industry is constantly evolving – and that’s what makes it both challenging and exciting. Despite all of the changes,…

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