The Water and High-Tech Working Group serves as a hub for investor education and idea-sharing on water issues within the industry and supporting industries such as data centers and semiconductor manufacturing. 

Why join? 

The working group offers peer-to-peer sharing about investment risks and opportunities, as well as best practices to integrate those risks into investment policies, strategies and engagement practices. Ceres organizes and provides educational opportunities, including webinars and online convenings to enhance investors’ understanding of specific industry challenges and best practices.  

Members of the working group share research, deepen their understanding, and explore avenues to address water issues within this industry and key supporting industries.  Ceres will also engage NGOs and industry experts to further the discussion on certain topics. 

Discussion topics may include: 

• How to support high tech companies and supporting industries in meeting the Corporate Expectations for Valuing Water 

• Water use stemming from the surge in AI and data centers supporting the technology  

• Water use and pollution impacts resulting from fabrication of semiconductors needed in data centers and electronics 

• Indirect need for water for electricity generation powering the facilities  

Ceres hosts three to four webinars/online convenings annually.   

How to join 

This working group is open to any institutional investor interested in considering water risk and the high-tech industry in investment decision making and strategy.

Please register your firm’s interest in the form below.