Client: International Manufacturing Group

Project Type: Strategic Water Risk and Resilience Planning 

Timeline: To 2040 

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 

        1. Multidisciplinary Team Deployment

        Assembled a team of climate scientists, hydrogeologists, filtration engineers, and infrastructure strategists. Our consultants led the strategic and operational delivery interface. 

        1. 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 
        1. 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) 
        1. 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 
        1. 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 

        This project exemplifies EES Solutions’ capability to blend technical water management, deep climate insight, and strategic delivery, empowering manufacturers to thrive under growing environmental pressure.