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Implementing the Alliance for Water Stewardship Standard with A4WS, Nestle & Waterplan

Thursday, January 9, 2025

With 313 certified sites across 67 countries in 2024, the Alliance for Water Stewardship certification represents a gold standard for sustainable water management, enabling businesses to demonstrate their commitment to responsible water use. In this webinar, Scott McCready and Tyler Farrow join us to explain the A4WS Standard and share best practices for achieving the certification. Additionally, Nestlé’s Water Stewardship and Stakeholder Engagement Lead, Mickael Clement, will share insights from his own experience at Nestlé in implementing the Standard and achieving the certification in multiple sites.

Join us to discover practical insights and tools to align your business with a globally recognized water stewardship standard and achieve the certification.

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The Speakers

Nicolas Wertheimer

Co-Founder & Chief Sustainability Officer at Waterplan

Nico has a decade of experience in the water sector. He is recognized as a Forbes 30 under 30 recipient, and is active in social entrepreneurship. He founded Proyecto Agua Segura, a B Corporation providing safe drinking water to over 200,000 people across Latin America. He is also a Chivas Venture Finalist, and a member of the Global Shapers Community and the Youth Congress of Sustainable Americas.

Nicolas Wertheimer

Co-Founder & Chief Sustainability Officer at Waterplan

Nico has a decade of experience in the water sector. He is recognized as a Forbes 30 under 30 recipient, and is active in social entrepreneurship. He founded Proyecto Agua Segura, a B Corporation providing safe drinking water to over 200,000 people across Latin America. He is also a Chivas Venture Finalist, and a member of the Global Shapers Community and the Youth Congress of Sustainable Americas.

Nicolas Wertheimer

Co-Founder & Chief Sustainability Officer at Waterplan

Nico has a decade of experience in the water sector. He is recognized as a Forbes 30 under 30 recipient, and is active in social entrepreneurship. He founded Proyecto Agua Segura, a B Corporation providing safe drinking water to over 200,000 people across Latin America. He is also a Chivas Venture Finalist, and a member of the Global Shapers Community and the Youth Congress of Sustainable Americas.

Scott McCready

Chief Strategy Officer for the Alliance for Water Stewardship

Scott McCready, Chief Strategy Officer at the Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS), oversees strategic engagement in the AWS Standard System, a sustainability framework for major water users. AWS is a multi-stakeholder alliance of organizations advancing water stewardship. Scott works with private, public, and civil society actors to drive participation and influence in water stewardship initiatives.

Scott McCready

Chief Strategy Officer for the Alliance for Water Stewardship

Scott McCready, Chief Strategy Officer at the Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS), oversees strategic engagement in the AWS Standard System, a sustainability framework for major water users. AWS is a multi-stakeholder alliance of organizations advancing water stewardship. Scott works with private, public, and civil society actors to drive participation and influence in water stewardship initiatives.

Scott McCready

Chief Strategy Officer for the Alliance for Water Stewardship

Scott McCready, Chief Strategy Officer at the Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS), oversees strategic engagement in the AWS Standard System, a sustainability framework for major water users. AWS is a multi-stakeholder alliance of organizations advancing water stewardship. Scott works with private, public, and civil society actors to drive participation and influence in water stewardship initiatives.

Tyler Farrow

Standards Manager with the Alliance for Water Stewardship

Tyler holds a Master’s Degree in Water Security and International Development and has a strong track record of delivering water stewardship programs with partners in business, government, and civil society. He previously served on the AWS Technical Committee, has an in-depth understanding of the AWS Standard and system, and extensive practical experience in delivering water stewardship training and capacity building

Tyler Farrow

Standards Manager with the Alliance for Water Stewardship

Tyler holds a Master’s Degree in Water Security and International Development and has a strong track record of delivering water stewardship programs with partners in business, government, and civil society. He previously served on the AWS Technical Committee, has an in-depth understanding of the AWS Standard and system, and extensive practical experience in delivering water stewardship training and capacity building

Tyler Farrow

Standards Manager with the Alliance for Water Stewardship

Tyler holds a Master’s Degree in Water Security and International Development and has a strong track record of delivering water stewardship programs with partners in business, government, and civil society. He previously served on the AWS Technical Committee, has an in-depth understanding of the AWS Standard and system, and extensive practical experience in delivering water stewardship training and capacity building

Mickaël Clément

Mickaël Clément leads water stewardship and stakeholder engagement at Nestlé Waters & Beverages

He supports Nestlé’s water stewardship strategy, including the “Water Pledge,” AWS certification by 2025, corporate stakeholder engagement, and biodiversity. He serves on the AWS technical committee and has 20 years of experience in sustainability consulting and public affairs, focusing on societal trends and fostering relationships between private sectors and civil society organizations.

Mickaël Clément

Mickaël Clément leads water stewardship and stakeholder engagement at Nestlé Waters & Beverages

He supports Nestlé’s water stewardship strategy, including the “Water Pledge,” AWS certification by 2025, corporate stakeholder engagement, and biodiversity. He serves on the AWS technical committee and has 20 years of experience in sustainability consulting and public affairs, focusing on societal trends and fostering relationships between private sectors and civil society organizations.

Mickaël Clément

Mickaël Clément leads water stewardship and stakeholder engagement at Nestlé Waters & Beverages

He supports Nestlé’s water stewardship strategy, including the “Water Pledge,” AWS certification by 2025, corporate stakeholder engagement, and biodiversity. He serves on the AWS technical committee and has 20 years of experience in sustainability consulting and public affairs, focusing on societal trends and fostering relationships between private sectors and civil society organizations.

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