The tangible value of increased water efficiency, reuse and recycling and improved social license to operate are moving more companies to adopt water stewardship strategies. This book frames an expanded strategy for water stewardship and business value creation, including brand value, that benefits a range of stakeholders including consumers, customers, investors and employees. The book shows that until recently the linkage between full business value and water stewardship has been missing from the corporate agenda. This linkage and value creation from a leading water strategy is increasingly important to socially responsible investors and "aspirationals" who value companies that have a social mission or focus to their overall business strategy. In general the largest portion of a company’s market capitalization is intangible value and understanding how a water strategy contributes to this intangible value is essential. The authors include cases studies and a framework or path forward to guide companies as they seek to build leading water strategy that goes beyond water stewardship to drive full business value from this investment. The book establishes the linkages and value from an integrated water and business strategy and an approach for companies to follow. " This thought-provoking book will undoubtedly spark debate. And that is exactly what water practitioners and business leaders need. The current narrative around water stewardship is not transforming business practices rapidly enough. It needs to be challenged. Water Stewardship and Business Value certainly does that and I recommend it to anyone interested in working with businesses to ensure that freshwater ecosystems and their services sustain people and nature. " - Stuart Orr, Freshwater Practice Leader, WWF International " The authors provide an authoritative and very accessible analysis of the value of water for society, for business and for the planet. The discussions are especially useful in revealing the changes that are taking place in the corporate world in its understanding for the value of water and the consequences of mismanaging it." - Tony Allan, King’s College London and SOAS, UK "In this important new book, the authors cast an unflinching eye on the appropriation of the ‘water stewardship’ label by both public and private sector actors. They rightly distinguish between tactical approaches to water as an issue to be managed, versus strategic engagement with how water is valued. Through their narrative of abundance, Sarni and Grant give fresh impetus to a debate that desperately needs perspectives such as these." - Alex Money, University of Oxford, UK "How do you navigate and respond to a multidimensional global challenge like water stewardship in the 21st century? If you're like me, you seek out help from 'global navigators' like Willam Sarni, who not only understand the important linkages between water stewardship and business value, but is adept at navigating the people, processes and innovations that are critical to sustainably managing water-related resources. Water Stewardship and Business Value is a must-read for anyone looking to elevate the value of water and advance a stewardship strategy within their organization." Josh Henretig, Senior Director, Environmental Sustainability, Microsoft Corporation "Water, at its core, is a business and economic issue. It's imperative that the business community and elected officials rally together towards abundance. Water Stewardship and Business Value is an actionable and approachable framework to do just that." - Michael Parker, Vice President of Public Policy, Salt Lake Chamber, Office of Public Policy and Government Relations, USA "This is a must read for companies and governments ready to embrace the water innovation opportunity. A proactive approach to water will drive shareholder value, attract talent and play a central role in maintaining a company's social license to operate and business growth. Sarni and Grant highlight implementable solutions that go beyond the traditional CSR model and position water as business strategy." - Scott Bryan, President, Imagine H2O "This book is sure to make an important contribution towards understanding and articulating businesses role in a sustainable water future. By focusing on abundance, Sarni and Grant offer a more optimistic and aspirational alternative to the risk-based narratives that have dominated the water stewardship discourse to-date. My hope and expectation is that this book provide motivation for businesses seeking to articulate a positive water stewardship vision, while providing reassurance for those who remain skeptical of business motives regarding water." - Adrian Sym, Chief Executive Officer, Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS) "Sarni and Grant provide a compelling case for the development and implementation of water strategies that include, but go well beyond, good water management and stewardship. To do so