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New research reveals the business benefits from factory to field of investing in water and toilets

Stuart Mitchell

Clean water, decent toilets and handwashing facilities are vital for business success, and often drive a steep return on investment, WaterAid’s latest research, ‘Boosting business: why investing in water, sanitation and hygiene pays off’, shows. Water and sanitation, at home, in the community and at work are foundations for health and wellbeing. By investing in them, companies can foster a host of socio-economic benefits for employees and their families – boosting productivity, reducing sickness and absenteeism and cutting medical and sick pay costs, according to the new research. Businesses can…

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WaterAid launches ultimate cycling elevation challenge

Stuart Mitchell

In partnership with leading tracking app Strava, international charity WaterAid has launched an innovative cycling challenge to help communities whose access to clean water has been affected by climate change.  Unlike most existing challenges which are distance-based, CLIMB-IT is is the first charity-led cycling elevation challenge where participants will endeavour to climb the height of Mount Kilimanjaro, wherever and whenever they want.   The goal is to climb the equivalent of 5,895m between the 1st and 31st October, and by doing so, raise funds for WaterAid and those most vulnerable to…

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New research: Companies need to invest in water and toilets to drive health, wealth and business

Stuart Mitchell

First-of-its-kind research released recently by WaterAid shows when companies invest in water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) for their employees, their business thrives. Productivity increases, health, morale and loyalty improve, absenteeism reduces, punctuality enhances and staff turnover lowers – ultimately driving business profits.   The new data, released in two reports titled ‘Boosting business: why investing in water, sanitation and hygiene pays off’, supported by HSBC, was carried out in the apparel and leather industries across six workplaces in India and Bangladesh over a two-year period. The reports include projections for the…

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Companies Need To Invest in Water and Toilets To Drive Health, Wealth and Business

Stuart Mitchell

First-of-its-kind research released by WaterAid shows when companies invest in water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) for their employees, their business thrives. Productivity, punctuality, health, morale and loyalty all improve; absenteeism and staff turnover decreases – ultimately driving business profits through increased productivity. The new data, released in two reports titled ‘Boosting business: why investing in water, sanitation and hygiene pays off’, supported by HSBC, was carried out in the apparel and leather industries across six workplaces in India and Bangladesh over a two-year period. The reports include projections for the…

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WaterAid x British Art Fair: A partnership to turn the tide on the climate crisis

Stuart Mitchell

WaterAid recently announces a partnership with British Art Fair, which will see a collection of site-specific, climate-themed works go under the hammer at this year’s fair to raise awareness of the devastating impact of climate change on vulnerable communities’ access to clean water.   British Art Fair, which runs from 29 September – 2 October, is the marketplace for Modern and Contemporary British Art. WaterAid will be curating an exhibition in a dedicated area on the second floor of London’s iconic Saatchi Gallery with the works going up for sale in…

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