"The future belongs to those who understand that doing more with less is compassionate, prosperous and enduring, and thus more intelligent, even competitive."
— Paul Hawken, entrepreneur and environmental author
At Black & Veatch, our mission of Building a World of Difference means we
improve the quality of life within the communities where we work and live. As one
of the world’s foremost providers of solutions for energy and water needs, our keen
insights and capabilities are growing evermore important to addressing the challenges
posed by climate change and water scarcity issues along with sustaining and improving
the world’s quality of life.
Energy companies are immersed in the global response to climate change and energy
assurance issues. They face a daunting double challenge: meeting customers’ growing
demands for energy while simultaneously reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The hardening
consensus of public opinion and policy means the energy players must now get on
with the job of shrinking their carbon footprint. Sorting realistically through
the many potential solutions and uncertainties requires engineering expertise and
economic savvy.
Water is a key element of the climate cycle. Significant changes in regional climates
could profoundly affect the availability and costs of water supplies. The threat
of flooding or scarcity is real but not yet well-defined. Water suppliers, their
customers and other stakeholders must acknowledge the risks posed by climate change
and work together to craft robust, long-term strategies and implement cost-effective
solutions.
Climate Change Solutions: