Strategic Water
Security Programme
Challenge
The client operates multiple production sites located in water-stressed and climatically vulnerable regions. In anticipation of tightening environmental standards, climate impacts, and operational risks, they sought to:

Understand the future risks to water availability and pricing

Evaluate site-specific vulnerabilities

Develop a long-term water resilience and sustainability roadmap

Align with environmental targets, including hydrogen transition goals
Our Approach
- Multidisciplinary Team Deployment
Assembled a team of climate scientists, hydrogeologists, filtration engineers, and infrastructure strategists. Our consultants led the strategic and operational delivery interface.
- Site-Specific Water Audits
Conducted in-depth assessments at each factory to understand:
- Water sourcing (municipal, well, tanker)
- Usage patterns (production, hygiene, utilities)
- Forecasted demand to 2025 and 2040
- Risk ratings based on local water infrastructure, climate models, and geopolitical pressures
- Integration of Climate Science
Used data from the IPCC and regional projections to model:
- Increased evapotranspiration
- Decreasing soil moisture
- Regional precipitation variability
- Climate-driven infrastructure threats (e.g. monsoon shifts, deforestation)
- Wastewater and Recycling Review
Evaluated existing reuse and recycling technologies, including:
- Grey water systems
- On-site treatment capacity
- Plastic and nano-plastic disposal
- Hazardous and non-hazardous waste management
- Strategic Infrastructure Planning
Assessed land availability for:
- Future on-site water treatment plants
- Buffer storage systems for climate resilience
- Integration with hydrogen production and green energy transition
Outcomes
- 2040 Strategic Water Plan delivered, balancing operational, environmental, and regulatory priorities.
- Provided a tiered investment roadmap for risk mitigation and infrastructure upgrades.
- Supported client’s transition to hydrogen-powered processes with water system integration.
- Delivered actionable insights for cross-functional teams: production, sustainability, finance, and risk management