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Evelyn Hanley
Evelyn Hanley
Member Services Associate
February 2026

Understanding Water Scarcity and Its Global Significance

Water scarcity is first and foremost a human crisis. It is no longer a distant environmental concern — it is a defining humanitarian, economic, and business challenge of our time. As climate pressures intensify, the choices made by corporations, policymakers, and investors will shape whether global water systems stabilize or collapse under rising demand.

Here are some key findings:

  • Water scarcity is intensifying: Climate change and overuse are shrinking the small share of accessible freshwater, with global rivers at their driest in decades.
      • Human and economic impacts are significant: About 4 billion people face seasonal water scarcity, and hundreds of billions in global business value are at risk.
          • Solutions exist: Better water management, ecosystem protection, infrastructure upgrades, and corporate stewardship can improve resilience.

          NOW OPEN: The 2026 Innovation Awards 

          The submission period for the 2026 Innovation Awards is now open! Has your company recently launched or completed an innovative CSR program? Submit an entry in one of the following categories: Innovation Amplifier, Eco-Innovator, Social Impact Changemaker, or Transformative Partnership.  
          This year's entry period is open through March 20, 2026. Winners will be announced at the 2026 International Corporate Citizenship Conference in Los Angeles. Join this prestigious group of award winners and share your accomplishments with your CSR peers! Learn more here.

          2025 Innovation Amplifier Winner: NBCUniversal

          2025 Eco-Innovator Winner: Ambipar

          2025 Social-Impact Changemaker Winner: UPS

          2025 Transformative Partnership Winner: The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America

          Watch our Latest Webinar

          BCCCC maintains a robust video library on CSR and ESG topics like corporate community involvement. Most of these videos—including main stage sessions from our annual Conference and monthly webinar recordings—are available to BCCCC members only. Enjoy this free sample of  our video library.

          WEBINAR | 2025 Innovation Award Winners

          Hear directly from award winners as they share the creative strategies and leadership approaches that set their initiatives apart. Let these inspiring success stories spark fresh ideas for your own programs and energize your team's efforts—you might even discover your next Innovation Award submission.

          Upcoming Events to Add to Your Calendar

          The 2026 International Corporate Citizenship Conference

          For nearly 40 years, the International Corporate Citizenship Conference (#BCConf), hosted by the Boston College Center for Corporate Citizenship (BCCCC), has brought together hundreds of global CSR professionals looking to learn, share, and network among peers.

          The Management Intensive | Earn Your CSR Management Certificate

          Created specifically for CSR professionals who manage teams, the Management Intensive is a five-day certificate program that will provide you with the strategic, organizational, and communication tools needed to advance good corporate citizenship.

          The Fall Summit | Earn Your Certificate in CSR Practice

          The field of corporate citizenship is rapidly evolving. Learn how to keep your company on track during this incredibly flexible week of learning. Pick the courses that best align with your work and career goals.

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