Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 6
Looming water crises are among the top five global risks in terms of likelihood and impact. Long-term water scarcity, amplified by climate change, is recognized as a critical challenge to sustainable development and as a cause of social unrest. In June 2020, the United Nations recognized using non-conventional water resources as an opportunity and solution to address the global water crisis. In their publication “UN-Water Analytical Brief: Unconventional Water Resources,” they stated, “Considering the water-related sustainable development challenges in arid regions, utilizing unconventional water resources is an emerging opportunity to narrow the water demand-supply gap.” “Reusing water is the key to water conservation and enhancement opportunities, which lead to fit-for-purpose use of treated municipal wastewater and agricultural drainage water. Additional opportunities to develop water resources exist in the form of desalinated potable water.”
Achieving SDG6 is crucial for attaining other water-related targets in SDGs such as SDG 1 on ending poverty, SDG 2 on achieving food security, SDG 3 on ensuring healthy lives and well-being, SDG 7 on accessing affordable and sustainable energy for all, and SDG 10 on reducing inequalities within and among countries, just to name a few. Improved quality water supplies via non-conventional water resources would support the achievement of these SDGs.
At Almar Water Solutions, we believe that unconventional water resources are an emerging opportunity to narrow the water demand-supply gap, so we finance, develop and operate sustainable water infrastructures to achieve water and sanitation for all, according to United Nations Agenda 2030.
WE ARE AN ACCOUNTABLE BUSINESS AND WE TAKE CARE OF OUR PEOPLE AND OUR PLANET
Almar Water Solutions understands sustainability as a strategy imperative that drives long-term growth and competitiveness, but we see it as much more than that. It integrates criteria for environmental, social and ethical issues into business decisions and establishes a dialogue with stakeholders: workers, suppliers, partners, shareholders, local communities and the water sector in general for the good of all.
Our approach to our sustainability policy is articulated in terms of the company’s mission, vision, values and innovation principles.
THE PEOPLE AT THE CENTER OF OUR ACTIVITY
Here at Almar Water Solutions sustainability is integrated into all our business activities, from day-to-day office tasks to strategic decisions.
Our team is committed to building a better world through innovative solutions that address the challenges of water and climate change. At the same time we are constantly working to improve our relationships with colleagues, suppliers, clients and other stakeholders.
We believe cooperation is the key factor in the creation of a sustainable future.
QUALITY, ENVIRONMENT AND OCCUPATIONAL HAZARD PREVENTION
We believe in continuous improvement and excellence
The company’s objective is clear: to ensure and improve the quality of life of the people who comprise its value chain and to look after and conserve the planet for present and future generations.
Almar Water Solutions ensures that all its processes and operations are consistent with its values and its ethical, social, environmental and quality criteria. To do so, we have implemented a management policy based on best practices and international protocols, codes of conduct and guidelines applicable to each discipline and matter.
Almar Water Solutions fosters respect for the environment and sustainability in the performance of all its activities, optimizing water management and driving initiatives to conserve the surroundings in the regions where we operate. As a result of its commitment to sustainable development, Almar Water Solutions also assesses the environmental impact of all current and potential future projects on the basis of its environmental management policy.
The continuous search for excellence is also evident in our occupational hazard prevention policy, a reflection of our commitment to safety and health in the workplace by controlling and mitigating all inherent risks and improving performance. Employees at Almar Water Solutions know that they are protected by an occupational safety and health model that ensures their well-being, thus fostering identification with the workplace and increasing the company’s productivity and profitability.
The company’s objective is clear: to ensure and improve the quality of life of the people who comprise its value chain and to look after and conserve the planet for present and future generations.
OUR VALUES AND PRINCIPLES
ALMAR WATER SOLUTIONS ETHICAL CHANNEL
Our continuing policy and commitment is that our business be conducted in every location we work in accordance with the highest moral, legal and ethical standards. Our reputation for integrity is one of our most important assets, and each employee, officer and director must contribute to the care and reservation of that asset.
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