DALLAS, Oct. 9, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of an
annual giving campaign, Jacobs Engineering Group
Inc. (NYSE:JEC) is raising donations for nonprofit
organization Water For People, expanding the company's commitment
to helping end the global water crisis with sustainable solutions.
Jacobs also published a new white paper, "The Water of Our Future
is the Water of Our Past" that discusses one potential solution to
help overcome water supply challenges.
Water For People partners with communities, local entrepreneurs
and governments to build, operate and maintain reliable water and
sanitation systems and services in nine countries. During the last
25 years, Jacobs (through past CH2M annual giving campaigns) has
donated more than $2 million to Water
For People.
"Developed countries take safe drinking water for granted, but
it truly introduces fresh vitality in underserved countries.
Globally, 2.1 billion people lack access to safe water and 4.5
billion people live in areas where sanitation is non-existent, or
inadequate at best," said Jacobs Chairman and CEO Steve Demetriou. "With solutions we deliver
across the entire water cycle – along with support we give to
organizations like Water For People – our focus is on changing the
narrative to ensure more communities, industries and regions have
access to the precious resource they need to flourish and
expand."
Much of global livelihoods and economies rely on water – from
growing food to manufacturing computers – it enables the energy
that powers our buildings, homes and transportation systems. U.N.
studies project that by 2030, 47 percent of the global population
will be living in areas under high water stress.
"As demand for freshwater increases, we can't ignore the
pressing issue that this resource is limited in quantity," said
Jacobs Global Director of Water and Vice President Peter Nicol. "Just as water is integral to
nearly every facet of our society, it is a major part of our
business. Whether it is through helping our clients manage their
water resources holistically, or partnering with organizations to
incite positive changes, Jacobs' work to end the global water
crisis is protecting the health of our planet today and for the
future."
Furthering the company's commitment to water sustainability,
Jacobs has released its latest white paper, "The Water of Our
Future is the Water of Our Past," exploring the factors at the root
of the global water crisis and insights on one promising solution
to diminish it: potable water reuse. It also examines
Jacobs-supported cases leading the way to a more connected,
sustainable water future, such the 2018 U.S. Water Prize
award-winning Sustainable Water Initiative for Tomorrow
program.
Interested in learning more about the global water crisis and
how Jacobs helps ensure people have access to safe, reliable water
supplies? Download the white paper.
Jacobs leads the global professional services sector delivering
solutions for a more connected, sustainable world. With
$15 billion in fiscal 2017 revenue
when combined with full-year CH2M revenues and a talent force of
more than 77,000, Jacobs provides a full spectrum of services
including scientific, technical, professional and construction- and
program-management for business, industrial, commercial, government
and infrastructure sectors. For more information,
visit www.jacobs.com, and connect with Jacobs
on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook
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