New data from a global survey conducted and commissioned by Ecolab has revealed high consumer expectations for the role of companies in water access and conservation.

The Water, Sustainability and Climate Change survey consulted thousands of consumers across eight different countries.

The survey revealed 74 per cent of consumers believe businesses should make conserving water a high or essential priority, while 25 per cent of consumers believe companies are taking the right amount of action to conserve water.

The study also found that more than 60 per cent of consumers said that they or a family member have had trouble accessing drinking water.

“Consumers are sending a message loudly and clearly—if business leaders aren’t prioritising water stewardship, they aren’t doing enough,” Ecolab chairman and CEO, Christophe Beck said.

“Ecolab’s work this past year to help protect the resources vital to life shows that it’s possible to advance sustainability and business growth goals all at once.”

Ecolab Inc. specialises in cleaning, sanitising, food safety, and infection prevention products and services in more than 170 countries.

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