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Month: November 2025

AWS China Representative Jason Lu accepts a Bloomberg Green award in November 2025.
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AWS named one of Bloomberg Green’s ‘ESG Innovation Drivers’

Shanghai, November 27, 2025 — The Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS) has been honoured as an ESG Innovation Driver in the prestigious Bloomberg Green The Watchlist 2026, unveiled during a high-profile ceremony at the MGM Shanghai West Bund.

The Bloomberg Green ranking, which aligns with China’s “Dual Carbon” goals and global sustainability priorities, introduced two new categories this year: the Green Financial List and ESG Advocate, alongside its established recognitions. AWS’s selection under ESG Innovation Driver highlights organisations that deliver professional support for sustainable development through pioneering methodologies, industry standards and transformative initiatives.

The announcement dinner gathered leaders from financial institutions, listed companies and ESG-focused organisations for an evening of dialogue under the theme “Compliance as the Baseline, Value as the High Bar.” The event aimed to foster collaboration and forward-looking perspectives on sustainability trends.

Jason Lu, AWS’s China Representative, expressed gratitude for the recognition:

“Thank you to Bloomberg Green for recognising the Alliance for Water Stewardship on The Watchlist 2026. Water stewardship is a critical part of corporate sustainability and ESG efforts. AWS supports this work through the creation of the first international water stewardship standard – the AWS Standard – and our global water stewardship community, providing a clear framework and practical momentum. We are pleased to see the AWS Standard being implemented by a growing number of companies worldwide, with China leading globally in both the number of AWS-certified sites and the rate of growth in certifications. This recognition from Bloomberg Green will inspire us to continue advancing water stewardship and encourage broader engagement in this vital practice.”

This achievement underscores AWS’s leadership in promoting water stewardship in China and globally as a cornerstone of ESG strategies, reinforcing its commitment to driving systemic change and supporting businesses in meeting sustainability goals.

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Building water resilience in Bangladesh’s textile sector

The Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS) convened over 60 key stakeholders in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on 29 October for the workshop to mark the completion of the first AWS Accelerator programme. 

Supported by AWS Funding Member Primark, the AWS Accelerator brought together 16 textile suppliers to advance water stewardship practices in Dhaka’s industrial catchments. Throughout the programme, sites have helped gather information on their catchment, completed AWS Standard System Training, participated in a series of knowledge-sharing workshops, and developed water stewardship strategies and plans. The sites also made a public commitment to water stewardship earlier this year.   

This final workshop celebrated the completion of site evaluations, marking a major milestone in benchmarking site-level progress against the AWS Standard. The event brought together representatives from global brands, government agencies, development partners, NGOs and industry leaders. Participants included:

  • Global brands: Primark, H&M, Marks & Spencer, Celio, Elevate Textiles, Tally Weijl and Bestseller
  • Government agencies: Water Resources Planning Organization (WARPO), Local Goverment Division
  • Development partners: GIZ, Netherlands Embassy
  • NGOs and industry leaders: 2030 Water Resources Group (2030 WRG), the Resilient Water Accelerator (RWA) and the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA)

A high-level panel discussion on ‘Building Water Resilience’ explored how corporate leadership, science and policy can come together to strengthen the Dhaka catchment’s resilience to shared water challenges. Speakers from WARPO, Dhaka University, the Netherlands Embassy, 2030 WRG and the private sector emphasised collective action and financing as the keys to sustainable water management. 

 As AWS prepares to launch the next Accelerator cohort in Greater Dhaka in 2026, we are exploring wider collaborations with partners to unlock finance for producers and industrial parks to access water technologies and build collective action pathways. It is increasingly clear that scaling water stewardship across the country’s primary business sector will be key to enhancing the country’s resilience and competitiveness. 

“We’re incredibly proud of the participating sites for completing the first AWS Accelerator, and appreciative of Primark’s continued support. Collaborating with textile suppliers to advance water stewardship in Dhaka, Bangladesh, has been a truly rewarding experience. We hope this initiative has created a ripple effect – one that inspires more companies to join and helps build a thriving community of water stewards in Dhaka.”

Shahid Kamal, AWS Bangladesh Coordinator
Shahid Kamal

If you are interested in joining the upcoming Accelerator programme in Dhaka, please contact us for more information. 

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