Tool 13 – Develop a Response Strategy
Tool 13 aids development of a clear response strategy and water risk governance and monitoring arrangements. This helps ensure goals are clear, resources are effectively mobilised and responsibility for delivery is established.
Step Guide
STEP
1
Bring together internal key management personnel and multidisciplinary teams to develop a strategy for delivering the identified response interventions
STEP
2
Differentiate between immediate, medium and long term actions
STEP
3
Develop the strategy –
- Consider the company’s risk appetite and the degree of ambition for water stewardship issues
- Consider if preventative or mitigating interventions are the most appropriate
- Look at internal company resources, financial and human
- Consider the maturity of the catchment
Top Tips:
The final strategy should include:
- A clearly stated objective
- A set of strategic actions
- A clear timetable/deadline for achieving the strategy
- A monitoring and evaluating plan to ensure progress is on track
- A plan for continuous improvement and learning from responses
- Definition of key roles and responsibilities