The World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) approved Kemira’s application to join the CEO-led, global coalition of some 200 companies from 35 countries dealing exclusively with business and sustainable development.
WBCSD provides a platform for companies to explore sustainable development, share knowledge, experiences and best practices. The Council also advocates business positions on these issues in a variety of forums, working with governments, non-governmental and intergovernmental organizations.
Kemira gives its support and contribution to the WBCSD by making available the knowledge and expertise the company has in water management. Harri Kerminen, President and CEO, Kemira Oyj, will join the other CEO’s who act as Council Members. Aarno Salminen, Vice President, Environment & Safety, has been named as a Liaison Delegate, and will support Harri Kerminen in fulfilling WBCSD responsibilities and coordinate Kemira’s efforts within the organization.
WBCSD aims to provide business leadership as a catalyst for change toward sustainable development, and to support the business license to operate, innovate and grow in a world increasingly shaped by sustainable development issues.
WBCSD has several special project areas one of which is water. Kemira’s expertise in water quality and quantity management will add to the water project which focuses on exploring how to ensure sustainable use and management of water resources while providing widespread access to clean water and sanitation.
“The discussion around the water shortage has intensified in recent years. Stricter environmental regulations and customers’ needs for enhanced efficiency open up a world of opportunity for us to innovate and develop new water applications. The need to find sustainable and energy-efficient solutions is also a significant growth factor for our business operations. We see the WBCSD as an important cooperation and networking forum with means to influence public debate and policy making – a forum which we are eager to participate”, says Harri Kerminen, President and CEO, Kemira Oyj.
WBCSD’s Global Water Tool
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