World Water Week 2026: How WWT Got to Water Neutrality Early

A moment to talk about water

World Water Week 2026 runs from August 23–27 in Stockholm and online, convened by the Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI) under the theme "Water for People and Progress." Each year, the event brings together policymakers, researchers and businesses around a simple but urgent idea: water security shapes everything from public health to economic progress. It's a good moment to look at how World Wide Technology (WWT) is putting that idea into practice.

Water isn't our biggest footprint, but it's still our responsibility

WWT's direct water use is modest. Across our global operations, water goes mainly toward employee consumption, restrooms and landscaping rather than manufacturing or industrial processes. But a small footprint doesn't mean a small commitment. We recognize that water scarcity is a growing global challenge, and we hold ourselves accountable for the impact our operations have on the communities where we work.

That accountability shows up in our disclosures. WWT earned a "B" score for Water Security from CDP, an external, third-party benchmark of corporate water management practices. It's a signal that our approach to water is measured, verified and open to scrutiny, not just a talking point.

Restoring more than we use

Our clearest water commitment is water neutrality: restoring at least as much water as our operations consume. WWT originally set a target to reach water neutrality by 2040. Through pond rejuvenation projects in water-scarce areas of India, the company achieved water neutrality in 2024 and has maintained it since.

Bringing ponds back to life

The work is concentrated on reviving ponds that had degraded over time: the Ristal and Jauli ponds in Uttar Pradesh and Desai Pond on the outskirts of Mumbai. Before rejuvenation, these sites were overgrown and largely dry, more field than water body. After restoration, they function as working ponds again, recharging groundwater and giving surrounding communities a reliable local water source.

Together, these projects have directly improved water access for more than 900 households. An ongoing rejuvenation of Bambawar Pond is expected to extend that impact to roughly 300 more households.

Building on a head start

Having reached water neutrality years ahead of schedule, WWT isn't treating 2024 as a finish line. The company continues to invest in both community-level restoration and everyday operational efficiency, including water-efficient plumbing fixtures and smarter landscaping controls at company facilities, to sustain that milestone going forward.

Why this matters beyond the numbers

Technology companies don't often think of themselves as water stakeholders. But the ponds brought back to life, the households reconnected to clean water and a neutrality target hit years ahead of schedule show what it looks like when a company treats water as more than an afterthought.

As World Water Week convenes conversations about water security worldwide this year, it's a good time to recognize that meaningful progress often starts small: a restored pond, a water-efficient fixture, a target reached years ahead of plan.