Stockholm Industry Water Award
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The Stockholm Industry Water Award recognizes impressive contributions made by businesses and industries to improve the world water situation
. The honorary prize has been awarded annually since its inception in 2000 with an aim to encourage and reward improved business performance, production and innovation to reduce industrial water consumption and pollution. The award is presented at the World Water Week in Stockholm each August. The prize was established by the Stockholm Water Foundation in collaboration with the Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences
and the World Business Council for Sustainable Development
. It is administrated by Stockholm International Water Institute
.
For "its world class performance in water supply and self-sufficiency" (see also Water supply in Phnom Penh
).
2009 Trojan Technologies, Canada
For their contribution to a viable competitive industry in the area of ultraviolet technologies which has advanced worldwide regulatory acceptance, overcome many limitations of existing technologies, and provided a new means of protecting public health and developing new sources of water supply.
2008 Orange County Water and Sanitation District, USA
For their pioneering work to develop the world’s largest water purification plant for groundwater recharge.
2007 Public Utilities Board
(PUB), Singapore
For their holistic approach to water resources management which made water use sustainable for different sectors of society in a unique and challenging urban island environment.
2006 Sydney Water Corporation, Australia
For their “Every Drop Counts (EDC) Business Program” which demonstrates how the utility is working in partnership with business, industry and government to help ensure the long-term sustainability of Sydney’s water supply.
2005 Procter & Gamble
, USA
In recognition of the development of the PuR - Purifier of Water drinking water treatment system for households.
2004 Staple Fibre Division of Grasim Industries
Ltd, India
For showing that a market leading manufacturer based in a developing country can significantly reduce its water usage, improve its overall environmental impact and be profitable.
2003 ZENON Environmental
Inc, Canada
For their innovative ZENON’s ZeeWeed membrane technology which is regarded as a valuable contribution towards safeguarding potable water supplies.
2002 Kaldnes Miljöteknologi AS, Norway
For the development of the Moving Bed Process - a biological treatment method which makes wastewater treatment more efficient.
2001 The General Motors de Mexico Ramos Arizpe Complex, Mexico
For proving that more products can be manufactured with less water, and that corporate environmental sustainability can go hand-in-hand with the financial bottom line.
2000 Northumbrian Water
Limited, United Kingdom
For their forward looking initiative at achieving a regional solution to sewage treatment and disposal, in co-operation with local government and regulatory agencies, businesses and other non-governmental organisations.
Water crisis
Water crisis is a general term used to describe a situation where the available water within a region is less than the region's demand. The term has been used to describe the availability of potable water in a variety of regions by the United Nations and other world organizations...
. The honorary prize has been awarded annually since its inception in 2000 with an aim to encourage and reward improved business performance, production and innovation to reduce industrial water consumption and pollution. The award is presented at the World Water Week in Stockholm each August. The prize was established by the Stockholm Water Foundation in collaboration with the Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences
Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences
The Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences or Kungl. Ingenjörsvetenskapsakademien , founded in 1919 by King Gustaf V, is one of the Royal Academies in Sweden...
and the World Business Council for Sustainable Development
World Business Council for Sustainable Development
The World Business Council for Sustainable Development is a CEO-led, global association of some 200 international companies dealing exclusively with business and sustainable development....
. It is administrated by Stockholm International Water Institute
Stockholm International Water Institute
Stockholm International Water Institute is an independent, non-profit policy institute that generates research, awareness and policies on global water issues...
.
Past Laureates
2010 Phnom Penh Water Supply Authority, CambodiaFor "its world class performance in water supply and self-sufficiency" (see also Water supply in Phnom Penh
Water supply in Phnom Penh
Water supply in Phnom Penh is characterized by significant improvements in access, service quality, efficiency, cost recovery and governance since reforms were undertaken in 1993...
).
2009 Trojan Technologies, Canada
For their contribution to a viable competitive industry in the area of ultraviolet technologies which has advanced worldwide regulatory acceptance, overcome many limitations of existing technologies, and provided a new means of protecting public health and developing new sources of water supply.
2008 Orange County Water and Sanitation District, USA
For their pioneering work to develop the world’s largest water purification plant for groundwater recharge.
2007 Public Utilities Board
Public Utilities Board
The Public Utilities Board is a statutory board of the Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources under the Government of Singapore....
(PUB), Singapore
For their holistic approach to water resources management which made water use sustainable for different sectors of society in a unique and challenging urban island environment.
2006 Sydney Water Corporation, Australia
For their “Every Drop Counts (EDC) Business Program” which demonstrates how the utility is working in partnership with business, industry and government to help ensure the long-term sustainability of Sydney’s water supply.
2005 Procter & Gamble
Procter & Gamble
Procter & Gamble is a Fortune 500 American multinational corporation headquartered in downtown Cincinnati, Ohio and manufactures a wide range of consumer goods....
, USA
In recognition of the development of the PuR - Purifier of Water drinking water treatment system for households.
2004 Staple Fibre Division of Grasim Industries
Grasim Industries
Grasim Industries Limited is a Aditya Birla Group company that started in 1948 and which started as a textile manufacturer. Since then Grasim has successfully diversified into Viscose Staple Fiber , cement, sponge iron and chemicals -Textile:...
Ltd, India
For showing that a market leading manufacturer based in a developing country can significantly reduce its water usage, improve its overall environmental impact and be profitable.
2003 ZENON Environmental
ZENON Environmental
ZENON Environmental is a Canadian water treatment company based in Oakville, Ontario. Founded in 1980, it specialises in manufacturing ultrafiltration membranes and provides engineering support for its worldwide plants....
Inc, Canada
For their innovative ZENON’s ZeeWeed membrane technology which is regarded as a valuable contribution towards safeguarding potable water supplies.
2002 Kaldnes Miljöteknologi AS, Norway
For the development of the Moving Bed Process - a biological treatment method which makes wastewater treatment more efficient.
2001 The General Motors de Mexico Ramos Arizpe Complex, Mexico
For proving that more products can be manufactured with less water, and that corporate environmental sustainability can go hand-in-hand with the financial bottom line.
2000 Northumbrian Water
Northumbrian Water
Northumbrian Water Group plc is the holding company for several companies in the water supply, sewerage and waste water industries. NWG's largest subsidiary is Northumbrian Water Limited , which is one of ten companies in England and Wales that are regulated water supply and sewerage utilities...
Limited, United Kingdom
For their forward looking initiative at achieving a regional solution to sewage treatment and disposal, in co-operation with local government and regulatory agencies, businesses and other non-governmental organisations.