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Water Security for Business

Water Security for Business is a comprehensive training experience tailored to equip employees with the knowledge and skills to effectively understand and manage water resources in both professional and personal contexts.

Recommended Duration

Self-paced

Online learning

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Eco-literacy assessment

CPD credits

Employee surveys

Water Security

Water Policy

Water Impact Assessment

Plastic

Overview

In a world where water scarcity and quality are increasingly critical issues, understanding water fundamentals, regulations, and the importance of responsible water management is essential.

This course empowers participants to navigate water-related challenges, embrace sustainability, and contribute to water security within their organisations and communities.

Assessment Criteria

The assessment takes approximately 10 minutes and is graded by percentage. There are 10 multiple choice questions (MCQs) upon completion of four lessons. The certification criteria is 40%, and learners may retake the assessment.

SDG's

Business Value

Water reduction challenges can reduce water wastage from employee negligence by up to 90% - saving resources and reducing costs.

Objectives

By the end of this course, learners will have a strong understanding of:

Fundamental terminology associated with water.

The links between water security and the UN SDGs.

The Key EU legislation with regard to water security.

Ecologic, economic and social Importance of water.

The key actions employees can take to meet ambitious water security targets in their organisations.

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Course Breakdown

sections

duration

Introduction

Highlight the importance of water, explore key global statistics related to water security, describe its significance to businesses, and link water security to the UN SDGs for a comprehensive understanding of its role in sustainability efforts.

Actionable Outcome:

Conduct a survey among employees to assess their understanding of water security issues.

lessons to complete

min

Section duration

Risk

Outline the concept of water security, elaborate on the primary global challenges it faces, and identify key sectors contributing to the largest water consumption worldwide, providing insights into water management and sustainability.

Actionable Outcome:

Implement a lunch and learn with employees to identify potential water security risks within company operations and supply chains.

lessons to complete

min

Section duration

Solutions

Explore UN SDGs related to water security, discuss key methods of water conservation, and outline significant EU and UK policies relevant to businesses, providing valuable insights into sustainable water management.

Actionable Outcome:

Collect employee feedback on potential water conservation initiatives and best practices for sustainable water management in the workplace.

lessons to complete

min

Section duration

Action

Implement the key actions individuals can take to conserve water, both at home and in the office, promoting sustainable water usage and contributing to environmental conservation efforts.

Actionable Outcome:

Launch a company-wide campaign to encourage employees to track their water usage and identify opportunities for improvement.

lessons to complete

min

Section duration

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What people are saying

Áine Higgins

Head, ESG and Sustainability

"NTR had the pleasure of working with the Vyra Team. The training was engaging, beautifully presented, and prompted participants to consider what they could do to help the biodiversity challenge. The structure of the training made it easy for all to fit into busy schedules."

Jan 2024

Sean O’Connell

Event Operations Executive

“At the beginning of our sustainability journey, we were looking for assistance in helping us to educate our staff on the various topics in this space. We found Vyra’s online platform and content the perfect tool to achieve this.”

Mar 2023

David Terceño

ESG & Corporate Communications

"Working with Vyra has allowed us to develop high quality biodiversity and sustainability modules that are not only informative but also engaging and easy to complete, allowing our employee to keep their focus in all their essential work."

Jun 2023

Nay Pereira

Sustainability Co-ordinator

"Vyra is an amazing tool that makes sustainability part of our everyday life, combining practical challenges and a great interface with trustworthy information on a wide variety of ESG topics. It really helps us to inspire and empower our team!"

Nov 2022