Key Takeaway
Microsoft and Orbia have partnered to develop sustainable urban solutions addressing global water stress, exacerbated by climate change and aging infrastructure. Their first initiative focuses on a project with SANASA, the public water utility in Campinas, Brazil, which has experienced seven droughts in the past decade. This collaboration aligns with Microsoft’s goal to become water positive by 2030, aiming to replenish more water than it consumes. Eliza Roberts, Microsoft’s Water Lead, emphasizes the importance of collective efforts in tackling water challenges, highlighting the partnership’s role in reducing water loss in São Paulo.
Microsoft and Orbia have formed a partnership to develop sustainable urban solutions aimed at addressing global water stress.
This collaboration directly responds to the increasing pressure on water resources caused by climate change, urban expansion, and aging infrastructure.
Their initial initiative is a project with SANASA, the public water and sanitation utility in Campinas, Brazil, a region that has experienced seven droughts over the past decade.
This project aligns with Microsoft’s corporate goal of becoming water positive by 2030, which means it intends to replenish more water than it uses.
“We believe that Microsoft has a crucial role in addressing water stress in the regions where we operate,” says Eliza Roberts, Water Lead at Microsoft.
“Water is a collective challenge that necessitates a united approach, and we are eager to collaborate with Orbia and SANASA on a water project that brings together public and private sector partners to minimize water loss in São Paulo.”
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