Workshop: Ecolab’s AI-Enabled Water Resilience Tool

Water resilience is becoming a defining factor in business continuity, profitability and long‑term growth, as climate change intensifies droughts, floods and basin-level water stress for every water‑using sector. 

Organisations that understand and manage water risk more strategically are better positioned to protect operations, meet regulatory and stakeholder expectations, and unlock new value from efficiency and innovation. 

Ecolab’s Smart Water Navigator has been designed precisely for this challenge, helping companies translate ambitious water targets into real‑world performance improvements that strengthen resilience and support sustainable growth.

Register your interest for Sustainability LIVE: The US Summit 2026 to learn more.

Water resilience

Water‑dependent industries such as industrial manufacturing, food and beverage, institutional facilities, mining and life sciences face rising exposure to water scarcity, quality issues and extreme weather disruptions across their value chains. 

Interruptions in water supply, tighter discharge limits and community pressure can directly impact uptime, permitting, brand reputation and the licence to operate. 

At the same time, investors and disclosure platforms are increasingly quantifying water‑related risks in the billions, underlining that water is now a board‑level strategic variable, not just an operational line item. 

Against this backdrop, tools that combine contextual basin data, AI‑driven insights and clear action roadmaps are becoming essential to operational resilience and growth.

AI‑enabled water intelligence

Titled “Increase Water Resilience, Business Performance and Growth with This AI‑Enabled Tool” and sponsored by Ecolab, the workshop runs on 21 April at 10:30 in Room 1 at Sustainability LIVE: The US Summit.

Designed for leaders in industrial, food and beverage, institutional, mining, life sciences and other water‑using sectors, as well as roles including Sustainability Director, CSO, Procurement and Operations, the session is open to all audiences because the Smart Water Navigator is a publicly available tool.

The Smart Water Navigator helps organisations assess water risk, set informed, context‑based water goals and create practical action plans to achieve them, turning high‑level water commitments into on‑the‑ground results that enhance resilience and support responsible growth. Its new Smart Water Navigator IQ capabilities extend beyond traditional tools with predictive risk notifications, geospatial mapping and AI‑powered insights so businesses can anticipate climate‑related events and optimise water use across entire portfolios. 

For attendees, the workshop offers a hands‑on opportunity to see how AI‑enabled water intelligence can strengthen operational resilience, unlock efficiency savings and position their organisations as leaders in water stewardship.

Register your interest for Ecolab's exclusive workshop.

Emilio Tenuta’s sustainability leadership

The workshop is led by Emilio Tenuta, Senior Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer at Ecolab, a global leader in water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions serving customers in more than 40 industries worldwide. 

In his role, Emilio has been central to shaping Ecolab’s sustainability strategy around water stewardship, climate action and resource efficiency, helping customers manage water risk and improve performance across complex, global portfolios. 

"Value creation is the primary aim of every business, and value drives growth," Emilio says.

“What I value and love most about my role is helping companies unlock growth by managing resources more intelligently, especially water.

“It's incredibly rewarding to see how smart water resource management drives business growth and a broader impact in the world.”

He is a recognised voice on global water security and the role of advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence and predictive analytics, in driving operational efficiency and resilience. 

Emilio regularly speaks at international forums and collaborates with initiatives such as the Water Resilience Coalition, bringing practical insight into how companies can turn water ambition into measurable outcomes.

Sustainability LIVE: The US Summit

This session takes place at Sustainability LIVE: The US Summit, a flagship gathering for sustainability leaders focused on accelerating decarbonisation, climate resilience and responsible growth. 

The summit convenes CSOs, sustainability directors, procurement and operations leaders to share best practice, explore enabling technologies and build cross‑sector partnerships that support net zero and nature‑positive outcomes. 

Within this context, water is increasingly framed alongside energy and carbon as a core pillar of net zero‑aligned business strategy and disclosure. 

Ecolab’s workshop contributes to this agenda by demonstrating how smarter water management can de‑risk operations, cut resource use and support both climate and business goals.