{"id":161147,"date":"2026-09-07T12:19:11","date_gmt":"2026-09-07T12:19:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/dk\/161147\/"},"modified":"2026-09-07T12:19:11","modified_gmt":"2026-09-07T12:19:11","slug":"carlsberg-and-wwf-denmark-expand-partnership-to-strengthen-resilience-in-asian-supply-chains","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/dk\/161147\/","title":{"rendered":"Carlsberg and WWF Denmark Expand Partnership to Strengthen Resilience in Asian Supply Chains"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"widgetopts860555726 extendedwopts-col col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 wp-block-paragraph\">Carlsberg Group is expanding its long-running partnership with WWF Denmark as the brewer steps up efforts to protect water resources and restore freshwater ecosystems across Asia, underlining the growing role of water stewardship in long-term supply chain resilience.<\/p>\n<p class=\"widgetopts2021750390 extendedwopts-col col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 wp-block-paragraph\">The partnership, which began in 2018, is entering its third phase and will run from 2026 to 2028, focusing on wetland restoration and water replenishment projects in China, Nepal and Laos.<\/p>\n<p class=\"widgetopts644454648 extendedwopts-col col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 wp-block-paragraph\">Water remains a critical resource for Carlsberg\u2019s production network and wider value chain, with the company positioning freshwater protection as a strategic sustainability priority amid mounting global water stress and biodiversity decline.<\/p>\n<p class=\"widgetopts973359662 extendedwopts-col col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 wp-block-paragraph\">According to Carlsberg, nearly two billion people live in areas at risk of severe water scarcity, while 85% of the world\u2019s freshwater species populations have been lost since 1970.<\/p>\n<p class=\"widgetopts149201536 extendedwopts-col col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 wp-block-paragraph\">The expanded programme will focus on:<\/p>\n<p class=\"widgetopts553789965 extendedwopts-col col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 wp-block-paragraph\">The initiative is guided by the WWF Water Risk Filter, an assessment tool used to evaluate water risks across production and supply chains.<\/p>\n<p class=\"widgetopts527565483 extendedwopts-col col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/simonhboas\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Simon Boas Hoffmeyer<\/a>, VP Sustainability &amp; ESG at Carlsberg Group, said: \u201cWater is one of our most critical resources \u2013 both for our production sites and for the communities we are part of.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"widgetopts1636773991 extendedwopts-col col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 wp-block-paragraph\">He added: \u201cWe are working to reduce our water use and, in partnership with WWF Denmark, actively replenish water resources in the areas where the need is greatest.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"widgetopts383586177 extendedwopts-col col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 wp-block-paragraph\">The programme aims to help return clean water to nature through wetland restoration and nature-based solutions, while supporting local ecosystems and communities.<\/p>\n<p class=\"widgetopts1411571070 extendedwopts-col col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 wp-block-paragraph\">One indicator of success will be increased local wildlife populations, seen as a marker of healthier freshwater ecosystems.<\/p>\n<p class=\"widgetopts840398852 extendedwopts-col col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/juliehjort\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Julie Hjort,<\/a> Director of Partnerships at WWF Denmark, said: \u201cFreshwater ecosystems are among the most threatened in the world, and therefore we are very pleased that the Carlsberg Group contributes to restoring unique wetlands in China, Nepal and Laos.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"widgetopts1325897044 extendedwopts-col col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 wp-block-paragraph\">She added: \u201cThe collaboration with Carlsberg Group demonstrates how companies can contribute to nature restoration while also creating value for local communities while at the same time addressing potential value chain challenges.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"widgetopts181198109 extendedwopts-col col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 wp-block-paragraph\">Carlsberg said the first two phases of the partnership have already delivered measurable results, including the creation and restoration of wetlands across seven locations near four breweries.<\/p>\n<p class=\"widgetopts704611400 extendedwopts-col col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 wp-block-paragraph\">Together, the projects replenished 1.2 million cubic metres of water in 2025, equivalent to 2.4 billion half-litre bottles of water, according to the company.<\/p>\n<p class=\"widgetopts646793543 extendedwopts-col col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 wp-block-paragraph\">The projects are now replenishing more than 100% of the water consumed at three Chinese breweries.<\/p>\n<p class=\"widgetopts1734931532 extendedwopts-col col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 wp-block-paragraph\">When fully implemented, the projects in Nepal, China and Laos are expected to contribute around 40% of Carlsberg Group\u2019s 2032 target of replenishing 100% of water consumption at breweries in high-risk areas.<\/p>\n<p class=\"widgetopts375246750 extendedwopts-col col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 wp-block-paragraph\">As climate change, pollution and overuse place increasing pressure on freshwater resources, water stewardship is becoming a more prominent issue for manufacturers with agricultural and industrial supply chains.<\/p>\n<p class=\"widgetopts1259023421 extendedwopts-col col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 wp-block-paragraph\">For Carlsberg, the latest expansion reflects how environmental restoration is increasingly being tied to operational continuity, resource security and long-term business resilience in 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