Join us at this unique event providing diverse perspectives on the critical role of water in solving global challenges, with this year’s theme as Water for Climate Action.
World Water Week, organized annually by the Stockholm International Water Institute since 1991, is the leading global conference on water issues. Bringing together experts from research, industry and civil society, it serves as a dynamic platform for developing solutions to challenges at the intersection of topics like climate, health, agriculture and biodiversity. The 2025 theme, Water for Climate Action, highlights the essential role of water in addressing the climate crisis and focuses on actionable, solution-driven discussions.
Our sessions
SPRING: How to boost operational water stewardship empowering factories’ teams
Sunday, 24 August
Room 24/25, Level 2
16:00 – 17:30
Danone, supported by Quantis, will publicly launch Danone’s SPRING methodology, a structured approach to site-level water stewardship developed for over 20 years. SPRING supports proactive water management from watershed to wastewater treatment, empowering factory teams to turn corporate water commitments into local impact. It aims to:
- Empower site teams to take ownership of water management
- Co-design actionable water plans using a structured framework
- Improve water maturity through continuous learning and progress
This interactive session will include a presentation of SPRING, a panel discussion with WWF and the Pacific Institute, and a practical exercise to experience the methodology firsthand and exchange insights.
Sara Traubel
Nature Lead,
Quantis Switzerland
Céline Chanal,
Senior Sustainability Consultant,
Quantis Switzerland
Evolving Corporate Approaches to Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH) from Philanthropy to Strategic Investment
Tuesday, 26 August
12:30 – 13:30 CEST
Corporate water security and WASH initiatives are increasingly a strategic investment in business resilience rather than philanthropy. We are starting to see glimmers of a transition from largely ad-hoc CSR/sustainability or corporate foundation funded WASH projects to strategically targeted WASH programs but not yet a change of approach at the scale required to achieve lasting improvements in business resilience, worker and basin health. This session explores opportunities to bridge business operational realities with strategic WASH engagement to deliver business value, social and environmental impact.
Join WaterAid and corporate leaders for a dynamic panel on how leading companies are identifying water security and WASH impact hotspots across their value chains, aligning investments where challenges are most material, and leveraging collective action for scalable solutions. Hear real-world experiences from corporate peers and discuss ways to bridge the gap between on-the-ground needs and corporate decision-making frameworks for effective strategic improvements in water security and WASH provision.
Sara Traubel
Nature Lead,
Quantis Switzerland
Taking action with freshwater science-based targets for business resilience
Thursday, 28 August
C3, Level 2
11:00 – 12:30
As the climate crisis increasingly manifests through water-related extremes, this session explores how companies can take credible, science-based action on freshwater challenges to enhance climate resilience.
The session will cover:
- Overview of the Science Based Targets Network‘s (SBTN) latest updates and resources
- A focus on SBTN’s implementation guidance and the case for investing in freshwater response options, highlighting synergies such as biodiversity restoration, water security, and reduced risk of maladaptation
- Firsthand insights from companies implementing freshwater science-based targets and their journey towards responsible water stewardship
Sara Traubel
Nature Lead,
Quantis Switzerland
Meet the entire Quantis delegation there
Sara Traubel
Nature Lead,
Quantis Switzerland
Céline Chanal Senior Sustainability Consultant,
Quantis Switzerland
Tanya Strevens Principal Nature Sustainability Expert,
Quantis Switzerland
Patrick Dahmen Senior Sustainability Strategist,
Quantis Switzerland
