The Water Sustainability Summit Panel at Sustainability LIVE

More than two billion people across the world lack access to safe water and 3.4 billion people lack access to safe sanitation.

Contaminated water and poor sanitation are linked to many diseases including cholera and dysentery, showing the importance of safe water, especially in underserved areas.

On the journey to providing safe water to global communities, many companies have launched initiatives and partnerships to advance water stewardship.

Join us at Sustainability LIVE: The US Summit to hear from sustainability leaders on The Water Sustainability Summit panel, in association with Ecolab.

About the panel

Sustainability LIVE: The US Summit brings together the world’s top sustainability experts to discuss environmental issues and solutions.

The Water Sustainability Summit, taking place on 22 April 2026, will explore how organisations can move beyond efficiency and towards water positivity.

It aims to tackle how water scarcity and pollution are becoming pressing global risks, requiring urgent and innovative responses.

The panel will feature sustainability leaders from Ecolab, GRUNDFOS, Pentair and the Water Environment Federation.

Speakers will highlight emerging frameworks, partnerships and technologies to ensure water security while creating shared value for communities and ecosystems.

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Ecolab’s water partnerships

During the World Economic Forum’s 2026 Annual Meeting in Davos, Ecolab partnered with other organisations to launch Get Blue, a global movement aiming to solve the global water crisis.

Ecolab partnered with Water.org, Gap, Amazon and Starbucks to launch the initiative, with each company providing products, content and experiences to help fund water access.

The movement is designed to mobilise brands, creators, consumers and capital towards providing clean water.

Emilio Tenuta, SVP and Chief Sustainability Officer at Ecolab, will be speaking on the Water Sustainability Summit panel at Sustainability LIVE.

He will share insights about Ecolab’s partnerships including Get Blue, as well as discussing solutions for global water access and sanitation.

Emilio said on LinkedIn: “Get Blue is designed to enable consumer and B2B companies to treat water as a core operating and market issue.

“We know that when we help customers use water smarter, we unlock growth, value and impact.

“By joining forces with global leaders to expand access to safe water, we can tackle global water scarcity and strengthen the communities in which we all operate.”

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How GRUNDFOS cuts its water use

Courtney Tripp, US Sustainability Director at GRUNDFOS is speaking at Sustainability LIVE: The US Summit.

She will share lessons from her leadership at the water solutions company, which was the first of its kind to have its targets validated by the SBTi.

In 2024, GRUNDFOS achieved 93% of its water reduction target – to reduce withdrawal by 50% compared to a 2008 baseline – through water recovery initiatives, saving both water and energy.

The company also aims to deliver water to communities around the world, working closely with governments, water service providers, NGOs and humanitarian organisations to deliver vital water access services.

Pentair’s water positivity targets

Pentair has set a target to restore 100% of the water volume withdrawn by its manufacturing sites in high water-stressed areas annually.

It plans to expand its water stewardship strategy to include positively impacting these areas through restoration and replenishment of water resources.

Pentair’s Vice President Sustainability, Oriana Raabe, is set to speak on The Water Sustainability Summit panel, in association with Ecolab, sharing her expertise on water stewardship and solutions for the global water crisis.

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About the Water Environment Federation’s work

John Ikeda, Chief Mission Officer at the Water Environment Federation, will discuss methods for building a circular water economy.

The Water Environment Federation focuses on supporting workforce development and empowering the next generation of water sustainability leaders and convening cross-sector partnerships to drive water action.

John says on LinkedIn: “Water systems sit at the intersection of climate resilience, public health, economic development and environmental stewardship.

“My work focuses on helping the water sector navigate that complexity towards a more resilient and sustainable future.

“I’m motivated by practical systems change, bridging together practitioners, policymakers, innovators and communities to strengthen the essential services that underpin everyday life.”