ACCA Report: Water Risks Threaten Supply Chains in South Asia
What happened
A report from Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) found that only 11% of organizations in South Asia consider themselves fully prepared for water-related supply chain risks. The report states that extreme weather events are increasing pressure on supply chains by disrupting production, transport, and access to critical resources.
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Why it matters
Climate-related disruptions are placing growing pressure on supply chains across South Asia. Organizations are facing risks that affect production, costs, cash flow, and business continuity, with many prioritizing improvements in business continuity planning or reducing water use.
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Who's involved
- Association of Chartered Certified AccountantsPublished a report detailing supply chain vulnerabilities.
- South AsiaThe region where supply chain risks were identified.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- PakistanSpeculative
Businesses in Pakistan might face higher operational costs and reduced production capacity.
- BangladeshSpeculative
Businesses in Bangladesh might face higher operational costs and reduced production capacity.
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The entities involved
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South Asia
southern region of Asia
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Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
qualification body for professional accountants