Water risk is a major operational and strategic threat investors may be overlooking . Climate change , pollution , increasing global population , power generation , food production and competition for supply by cities are already impacting the worldwide water supply . These risks have to become an integral part of investor research and risk management processes and daily financial decisions. Water risk also can impact a company overnight . Recent examples include competition for water in China forcing Coca - Cola to shut plants and halt expansion plans . Additionally , Newmont had to cancel its $ 5bn mining project in Australia over water fears while BHP and Vale are facing a $ 48bn fine due to compensation claims over water .
Water risk is a major operational and strategic threat investors may be overlooking . Climate change , pollution , increasing global population , power generation , food production and competition for supply by cities are already impacting the worldwide water supply . Water risk also can impact a company overnight . Recent examples include competition for water in China forcing Coca - Cola to shut plants and halt expansion plans . Additionally , Newmont had to cancel its $ 5bn mining project in Australia over water fears while BHP and Vale are facing a $ 48bn fine due to compensation claims over water .