ESG: Water scarcity a 'high risk for large parts of the economy'

Two-thirds of global population may face water shortages by 2025

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Water scarcity presents both one of the biggest headwinds, and one of the biggest opportunities, for investors, according to industry commentators, who said “massive investments in water-related infrastructure will be required” over the coming months and years to prevent shortages.

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