Ruth (Romer) Loftus

Private Sector Lead @WaterAid - my views are my own! Advising companies on sustainabilty and stewardship of natural resources in their supply chains.

[Bernard Aryeetey @BernieAryeetey]

For business, water scarcity is where climate change hits home. ‘If climate change is the shark, water is it’s teeth’ via ⁦@TheEconomist⁩ https://t.co/YKBMGV0kgH
https://t.co/YKBMGV0kgH

[Ruth (Romer) Loftus @RuthRomer4]

Very excited to be launching https://t.co/Brp7Rrmlhn report series ⁦@siwi_www⁩ #WASH has a ROI for business ⁦@parsons_kelly⁩ ⁦⁦⁦@wateraid⁩ ⁦@Diageo_News⁩ ⁦@GapInc⁩ ⁦@CDP⁩

[Ruth (Romer) Loftus @RuthRomer4]

Great to be @siwi_www and be @Nestle session on Human Rights to WASH - lovely @wateraid interventions

[Ruth (Romer) Loftus @RuthRomer4]

Have a read for how to improve WASH knowledge sharing between buyers and suppliers  | WASH Matters https://t.co/RunXDCWPa9 with case-studies and @wateraid examples from collaborations with companies

[Kate Smolski @KateSmolski]

Australia burying ‘head in the sand’ on security risks of climate change, former defence official says https://t.co/sqEtWAwjsI

[Ruth (Romer) Loftus @RuthRomer4]

As always, a useful annual temperature check of the #Sustainability issues from a #corporate perspective BUT it feels very positive-where is the reality check we all need right now? The GlobeScan / SustainAbility Leaders Survey | Report & Webinar https://t.co/7AkUCemeUB

[WaterAid UK 💦 @WaterAidUK]

Tweet @DominicRaab and tell him to stop cuts to #UKAid for vital water & sanitation work...

❗️ 10 million people stand to lose access to water & sanitation
❗️ Water & sanitation are a frontline defence against COVID & climate change
❗️ The UK public support funding in this area

[WaterAid @wateraid]

“There is never a good time to cut aid for lifesaving water & sanitation but the middle of a pandemic must be one of the worst." - @WainwrightTim.

Clean water & sanitation are vital against #COVID19 & #ClimateChange. These cuts to #UKAid must be reversed. https://t.co/23QyO9wsH3

[Sustainable Brands @SustainBrands]

What did research studies during one of the most difficult years in history reveal about consumers' attitudes, opinions and desires? @GlobeScan sums up the top-of-mind issues here: https://t.co/wTgbPdvewP

[Ruth (Romer) Loftus @RuthRomer4]

#WASH for workers and healthy #rivers and #ecosystems underpin business resilience and continuity for apparel sector. Plan to emerge strong post #Covid_19 A pleasure to co-author this blog with @WWF's @alexisjmorgan and promote the WWF Open Letter https://t.co/xELR2bFZOz

[WaterAid @wateraid]

Healthy rivers + sustainable #WASH access = key to apparel businesses' resilience to crises including #COVID19 & climate change.

@WWF's @alexisjmorgan & our @RuthRomer4 highlight how companies can boost resilience & join the sustainable fashion movement. https://t.co/gg5yoUtTqa

[Ruth (Romer) Loftus @RuthRomer4]

A simple consolidation of #goodpractice for #handhygiene in the #workplace from @WASH4Work

[WASH4Work @WASH4Work]

Launched today: Hand Hygiene Protocol. On the heels of #GlobalHandwashingDay and amidst the #COVID19 pandemic, this Protocol consolidates expert recommendations and key actions for companies to deliver effective #hygiene in the workplace. Available now: https://t.co/Z4s2tOuDEE

[BIER @BIERoundtable]

Is there a framework to address the global water challenges of today and tomorrow?

Are there ways to go beyond "low hanging fruit" with #water #conservation best practices & explore a broader adoption of water #reuse & #recycling? Yes! Get the guide today https://t.co/Bee571tG10

[Ruth (Romer) Loftus @RuthRomer4]

#WaterIsResilience - #collectiveaction is needed by companies in response to #COVID19 to propel access to #water and good #hygiene to the top of the #corporate agenda. @globalcompact Water Resilience Coalition and @wateraid working together.

[UN Global Compact @globalcompact]

Announced at #SDGBizForum: The UN @globalcompact Water Resilience Coalition and @wateraid are calling for water access to be urgently propelled to the top of the corporate agenda in response to #COVID19.

Learn why #WaterIsResilience: https://t.co/F1datVPXcO #WaterResilient💧

[CEO Water Mandate @H2O_stewards]

#WaterIsResilience: Today the @globalcompact Water Resilience Coalition, alongside @wateraid, is calling for #water access to be urgently propelled to the top of hte corporate agenda in response to #COVID19.

Learn more and join us in this effort: https://t.co/K7qxUTNjOd

[Ruth (Romer) Loftus @RuthRomer4]

Great to see #unilever stepping up on their water commitments. Exciting to see outcomes of testing the @AWS standard https://t.co/VMGkShGHlb

[Ruth (Romer) Loftus @RuthRomer4]

Water and the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Business Framework for Water & COVID-19: Practical Actions to Contain the Pandemic https://t.co/MXfsCFvBq3 Valuable resources from @PacificInstitut with technical expertise from @wateraid #COVID19 #business #WASH

[Context News @ContextNewsroom]

OPINION: "Physical distancing and handwashing are the first line of defence against the spread of infection and should form the foundation of return to work practices" says @RuthRomer4 @wateraid @wateraidpress l #Coronavirus
https://t.co/gEArdQVrim

[Ruth (Romer) Loftus @RuthRomer4]

#COVID19 has presented a clear business case for companies with global supply chains to lead transformation on #WASH Please read my article @TRF_Stories. Is #WASH now more prominent in your business model? https://t.co/gU0RAEcuNA

[Ruth (Romer) Loftus @RuthRomer4]

Excellent @thecrowd webinar in collaboration with @Caf on redefining purpose-driven frameworks in face of rapid change - 'respond>reset>rebuild' and use theory of change to reset in #COVIDー19 world

[Ruth (Romer) Loftus @RuthRomer4]

Inspiring video and great sound track - have a watch #COVID19 #BringWater @WaterAidUK

[WaterAid UK 💦 @WaterAidUK]

You can’t have a rainbow without water 🌈

Yet one in four health centres globally still don’t have it - a crucial first line of defence against #COVID19.

Help us bring hope to those who need it most.

Help us #BringWater, please RETWEET this video.