May 31 – Premier League Champions Manchester City have renewed their multi-year global partnership with water technology leader, Xylem, in an agreement that also covers MLS Champions New York City FC and Indian Super League club Mumbai City, who are part of City Football Group (CFG).
In this next phase, the partnership aims to accelerate action on critical water challenges by driving a further 100 million people to participate in water-related initiatives in their communities to address urgent challenges like drought andflooding.
To date the clubs and Xylem have already reached more than 1 billion people through water awareness, education and volunteerism initiatives.
Roel de Vries, City Football Group’s Group Chief Operating Officer, said: “Over the last four years, we have been able to successfully combine our place in the world of football with Xylem’s expertise in water education, to impact a hugenumber of people globally. Using the voice and influence of Manchester City, NYCFC and Mumbai City, we will continue to raise awareness and change behaviours around sustainable approaches.”
The United Nations estimates that 3.2 billion people will live in severely water-scarce areas by 2050, if global warming continues at current projections.
Xylem will also work with City Football Group’s plans to make its global operations carbon neutral and water positive by 2030. Xylem will support the development of water usage and discharge strategies, to increase efficiency and reduce waste on existing and future estate developments.
Patrick Decker, President and CEO of Xylem, said: “When it comes to solving major challenges, our voices are more powerful together… Through our partnership, we are creating a unique and powerful platform to connect with millionsof fans around the world, spark conversation on water challenges and solutions – and inspire widespread action.”
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