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All Things Sustainable (formerly ESG Insider)

Exploring tech giant Amazon's approach to water stewardship

Mar 28, 2025
Will Hewes, Amazon's Water Sustainability Lead, discusses the tech giant's innovative approach to water stewardship. He details Amazon's goal to achieve 'water positivity' in its data centers by 2030, aiming to return more water to communities than it consumes. Hewes emphasizes collaboration with local communities to manage water scarcity exacerbated by climate change. He also highlights the importance of transparency and consumer engagement in sustainable practices, alongside innovative solutions for water management across Amazon's global operations.
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  • Amazon aims to achieve water positivity in its data center operations by 2030, returning more water than it uses.
  • The company's collaboration with local organizations ensures tailored water stewardship solutions that address community-specific challenges and needs.

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The Global Water Crisis

Access to safe drinking water is a critical issue, affecting an estimated 2.2 billion people worldwide. This scarcity is emphasized by the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goal 6, which aims to ensure water and sanitation for all by 2030. The current estimates highlight that half of the global population experiences severe water scarcity at least part of the year. This alarming situation necessitates urgent action from both governments and corporations to implement sustainable water management practices.

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