Grundfos Joins Water Resilience Coalition

Grundfos, a global leader in pumping solutions and water technology, has taken a significant step towards addressing worldwide water challenges by joining the Water Resilience Coalition. This CEO-led initiative aims to drive corporate action on water stress, underscoring Grundfos’ dedication to sustainable water management solutions.

The Water Resilience Coalition, part of the CEO Water Mandate—a collaboration between the Pacific Institute and the United Nations Global Compact—aims to unite a critical mass of companies by 2030. The goal is to bolster water resilience across operations and supply chains, while also investing in collective efforts to enhance water resilience in 100 of the world’s most water-stressed basins.

Expressing enthusiasm for this new partnership, Grundfos CEO Poul Due Jensen stated, “The global water crisis demands a unified, collaborative response and deserves the same focus and attention as the climate agenda. That is why I am extremely excited that Grundfos is joining the Water Resilience Coalition and companies that share our passion and vision to accelerate the water agenda.” Jensen also announced his commitment to the Water Resilience Pledge, aiming for measurable impact by 2030.

Joining Grundfos in this initiative is Haleon, bringing the Coalition’s membership to 40 leading companies, collectively representing a market capitalisation exceeding US$5 trillion.

Michael Nielsen, Regional Sales Director for India, Central Asia, the Middle East, and Africa at Grundfos, highlighted the necessity of corporate leadership in combating water stress: “Water resilience is not just an environmental priority—it’s a business necessity. Across the Middle East, where water scarcity is one of the most pressing sustainability challenges, governments are taking decisive action through national strategies like Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 and the UAE’s Water Security Strategy 2036. By joining the Water Resilience Coalition, Grundfos is reinforcing our commitment to supporting these national priorities with scalable, energy-efficient water management solutions. Our work in the region—from advanced desalination projects to smart irrigation solutions—already aligns with these efforts, and this commitment enables us to further collaborate with policymakers, industries, and communities to accelerate sustainable water use.”

Jason Morrison, Head of the CEO Water Mandate, emphasised the growing importance of water stewardship: “The momentum we are seeing—from new members to deepened corporate leadership in priority basins—demonstrates that water stewardship is no longer optional. It’s a business and sustainability imperative.”

In 2025, more than 60 companies endorsed the CEO Water Mandate, bringing the total to 478. These companies are dedicated to continuous progress in building water resilience across their direct operations, supply chains, watershed management, and other areas.