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The Role of Science-Based Targets in Corporate Water Stewardship: Insights from SBTN and Waterplan
The Role of Science-Based Targets in Corporate Water Stewardship: Insights from SBTN and Waterplan
The Role of Science-Based Targets in Corporate Water Stewardship: Insights from SBTN and Waterplan
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Thursday, May 8, 2025
Science-based targets for water are reshaping how companies approach sustainability, resilience, and corporate responsibility. In this webinar, Allen Townsend, Water Hub Co-Lead at Science Based Targets Network and Water Metrics & Stewardship Senior Program Officer at WWF, and Sara Walker, Water Hub Co-Lead at Science Based Targets Network and Corporate Water Engagement Director at World Resource Institute, will share their expertise on the evolving methodologies for water target setting and why aligning with science-based frameworks is becoming essential for corporate water stewardship.
Attendees will learn about key milestones from SBTN’s guidance, challenges and opportunities in operationalizing water targets, and the role companies play in protecting critical water resources.
Join us for a practical discussion on advancing water stewardship strategies that are credible, science-aligned, and impactful.
Luisina Busso
Chief of Staff Marketing and Sustainability
Luisina leads marketing and sustainability efforts at Waterplan, where she focuses on building the brand and raising awareness about water stewardship and the transformative role of technology. Her prior experience includes strategic consulting in the pharmaceutical industry, as well as roles in strategic planning and innovation. Luisina holds both a Bachelor's and a Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering
Luisina Busso
Chief of Staff Marketing and Sustainability
Luisina leads marketing and sustainability efforts at Waterplan, where she focuses on building the brand and raising awareness about water stewardship and the transformative role of technology. Her prior experience includes strategic consulting in the pharmaceutical industry, as well as roles in strategic planning and innovation. Luisina holds both a Bachelor's and a Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering
Luisina Busso
Chief of Staff Marketing and Sustainability
Luisina leads marketing and sustainability efforts at Waterplan, where she focuses on building the brand and raising awareness about water stewardship and the transformative role of technology. Her prior experience includes strategic consulting in the pharmaceutical industry, as well as roles in strategic planning and innovation. Luisina holds both a Bachelor's and a Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering
Luisina Busso
Chief of Staff Marketing and Sustainability
Luisina leads marketing and sustainability efforts at Waterplan, where she focuses on building the brand and raising awareness about water stewardship and the transformative role of technology. Her prior experience includes strategic consulting in the pharmaceutical industry, as well as roles in strategic planning and innovation. Luisina holds both a Bachelor's and a Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering
Allen Townsend
Water Hub Co-Lead at Science Based Targets Network and Senior Program Officer at WWF
Senior Program Officer for Freshwater Metrics & Stewardship at WWF and co-leads the Freshwater Hub at the SBTN. He guides companies in setting science-based water targets that align business action with ecological thresholds and basin-level needs. He holds a PhD in Civil Engineering from the University of Virginia and a Master’s in Water Governance and Policy from Indiana University
Allen Townsend
Water Hub Co-Lead at Science Based Targets Network and Senior Program Officer at WWF
Senior Program Officer for Freshwater Metrics & Stewardship at WWF and co-leads the Freshwater Hub at the SBTN. He guides companies in setting science-based water targets that align business action with ecological thresholds and basin-level needs. He holds a PhD in Civil Engineering from the University of Virginia and a Master’s in Water Governance and Policy from Indiana University
Allen Townsend
Water Hub Co-Lead at Science Based Targets Network and Senior Program Officer at WWF
Senior Program Officer for Freshwater Metrics & Stewardship at WWF and co-leads the Freshwater Hub at the SBTN. He guides companies in setting science-based water targets that align business action with ecological thresholds and basin-level needs. He holds a PhD in Civil Engineering from the University of Virginia and a Master’s in Water Governance and Policy from Indiana University
Allen Townsend
Water Hub Co-Lead at Science Based Targets Network and Senior Program Officer at WWF
Senior Program Officer for Freshwater Metrics & Stewardship at WWF and co-leads the Freshwater Hub at the SBTN. He guides companies in setting science-based water targets that align business action with ecological thresholds and basin-level needs. He holds a PhD in Civil Engineering from the University of Virginia and a Master’s in Water Governance and Policy from Indiana University
Sara Walker
Water Hub Co-Lead at Science Based Targets Network and Director, Corporate Water Engagement at WRI
Director of Corporate Water Engagement in the Water Program. She leads the Institute's work on corporate water stewardship, leveraging WRI's suite of Aqueduct tools to inform water risks and ambitions and developing thought-leading strategies to address water challenges. Co-lead of the SBTN Freshwater Hub. She holds an M.S. in Environmental Sciences and Policy from The Johns Hopkins University.
Sara Walker
Water Hub Co-Lead at Science Based Targets Network and Director, Corporate Water Engagement at WRI
Director of Corporate Water Engagement in the Water Program. She leads the Institute's work on corporate water stewardship, leveraging WRI's suite of Aqueduct tools to inform water risks and ambitions and developing thought-leading strategies to address water challenges. Co-lead of the SBTN Freshwater Hub. She holds an M.S. in Environmental Sciences and Policy from The Johns Hopkins University.
Sara Walker
Water Hub Co-Lead at Science Based Targets Network and Director, Corporate Water Engagement at WRI
Director of Corporate Water Engagement in the Water Program. She leads the Institute's work on corporate water stewardship, leveraging WRI's suite of Aqueduct tools to inform water risks and ambitions and developing thought-leading strategies to address water challenges. Co-lead of the SBTN Freshwater Hub. She holds an M.S. in Environmental Sciences and Policy from The Johns Hopkins University.
Sara Walker
Water Hub Co-Lead at Science Based Targets Network and Director, Corporate Water Engagement at WRI
Director of Corporate Water Engagement in the Water Program. She leads the Institute's work on corporate water stewardship, leveraging WRI's suite of Aqueduct tools to inform water risks and ambitions and developing thought-leading strategies to address water challenges. Co-lead of the SBTN Freshwater Hub. She holds an M.S. in Environmental Sciences and Policy from The Johns Hopkins University.
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