NU Online News Service, Oct. 19, 1:46 p.m. EDT

A burgeoning global population, unprecedented droughts and extreme floods have hit a number of industries including agriculture, electric power, beverage and apparel, but investors have few avenues to determine how well companies are managing water risks, according to Ceres.

Ceres says in a report “The Ceres Aqua Gauge: A Framework for 21st Century Water Risk Management,” that while some companies are taking action to address these risks, others are not. Water risks are increasingly impacting businesses' supply chains and other areas.

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