New Report on the Economics of Water Scarcity to be launched by
McKinsey & Company, IFC, Nestlé and
(Thomson Reuters ONE) - Corporate news announcement processed and transmitted by Hugin AS.The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ On 23 November 2009, the 2030 Water Resources Group is launching agroundbreaking new report that shows that, by 2030, one-third of theworld's population could have access to only half the water theyneed. For the first time, it will show how future demand for watercan be met through cost-effective measures using existingtechnologies. The report provides greater clarity on the scale of thewater challenge and the cost of the solutions, and offers afact-based tool to help all stakeholders make informed investmentdecisions and guide policy discussions.Join us online for the press conference on Monday, 23 November 2009which will be broadcast live in English.WHEN: Monday, November 23, 3 - 4PM CET / 9 - 10AM EST / 10 - 11PMBeijingWHO: Peter Brabeck-Letmathe, Chairman, Nestlé S.A.Giulio Boccaletti, McKinsey & CompanyMichael Mack, CEO, Syngenta AGKatherine Sierra, Vice President, World BankMartin Stuchtey, McKinsey & CompanyLars Thunell, CEO, IFCWHERE: Follow the live webcast and visit our Events page for moredetails.The presentations will be followed by a Q&A session. The conferencewill be held in English.If you are an accredited reporter, you can ask questions at the pressconference. To register please contact Rob Sholars, McKinsey &Company via rob_sholars(at)mckinsey.com, stating your name, mediaaffiliation, country, email address and phone number.PRESS CONTACTS:Denielle Sachs, McKinsey & Company, denielle_sachs(at)mckinsey.comZibu Sibanda, IFC , zsibanda(at)ifc.orgNestlé Corporate Media Relations, mediarelations(at)nestle.comABOUT THE 2030 WATER RESOURCES GROUPThe 2030 Water Resources Group was formed in 2008 to contribute newinsights to the critical issue of water scarcity. Members includeMcKinsey & Company, IFC, part of the World Bank Group, and aconsortium of business partners: The Barilla Group, The Coca ColaCompany, Nestlé SA, New Holland Agriculture, SABMiller plc, StandardChartered and Syngenta AG. --- End of Message ---Nestlé S.A.Avenue Nestlé 55 Vevey WKN: 887208; ISIN: CH0012056047; Index: SLCI, SMI, SPI, SMIEXP;Listed: Main Market in SIX Swiss Exchange;
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